Ursula Gorham

Ursula Gorham is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies. With a legal background, including law clerk experience in Maryland courts, her work bridges information science, law, and social justice. Her research focuses on information justice, human rights, and technology ethics, particularly in legal and government information contexts.

Her research interests emphasize libraries’ roles in democracy, accessibility, and combating misinformation. Key themes include library advocacy, digital accessibility, and curriculum design for social justice. Gorham has published widely in journals like Government Information Quarterly and authored books on information access and justice.

Her recent publications highlight challenges in legal information accessibility, pandemic-era library services, and global democracy trends. She collaborates with the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) and the Search Mastery Interest Group to advance inclusive practices. Her work underscores libraries as vital institutions for social equity and civic engagement.