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Amelia Koford is an Associate Professor at the Blumberg Memorial Library of Texas Lutheran University. She holds a faculty position and is actively engaged in research and service within the library and information science community.
Education:
- M.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, 2012
- M.S. in Information Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, 2012
- B.A. in English and French, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 2007
Research Interests: Amelia Koford's research primarily focuses on the intersection of disability studies and library and information science. She investigates how disability scholars interact with library classification systems, advocating for more inclusive and barrier-free information organization. Her work also extends to accessibility in online libraries and the critical examination of subject headings from a disability perspective. She employs critical theory to address bias in information systems and promotes universal design in library services.
Publications and Presentations: Dr. Koford has a strong publication record in the areas of disability and libraries. Her recent work includes a 2022 book chapter on building barrier-free online libraries, and several articles on subject headings and disability studies. She has presented at national conferences such as the Texas Library Association and the Association of College and Research Libraries. Her research shows a consistent trend toward improving accessibility and representation for people with disabilities in library systems.
Professional Service: As a librarian and faculty member, she has been involved in collaborative projects with faculty to enhance student research skills and has presented on innovative teaching methods such as using comics in instruction.
