Andreu Sulé Duesa

Andreu Sulé Duesa is a Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media of the University of Barcelona, where he served as coordinator of the Master's in Digital Content Management from 2017 to 2023. He holds a Doctorate in Information and Communication and is actively involved in teaching and research activities. His institutional affiliation includes the Information, Communication and Culture Research Center at the University of Barcelona, where he collaborates on various research projects as an integral member.

Education

• Doctor in Information and Communication

Research Interests

Professor Sulé Duesa's primary research focuses on knowledge organization, information representation, database design, and information retrieval. He has developed a significant research line dedicated to prison libraries, examining their organization, standards, and cultural impact within correctional facilities. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in library science and information management.

His research demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving information access in specialized contexts, particularly within prison environments. He has contributed to establishing guidelines for prison libraries in Catalonia and has conducted comparative studies on international prison library standards. His work also extends to metadata standards, digital libraries, and the application of technology in library services.

Publication Trends

Professor Sulé Duesa's recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strong focus on two interconnected research trajectories. His work on prison libraries has evolved from establishing basic guidelines to conducting bibliometric analyses of research trends in this specialized field. Simultaneously, he has maintained active research in knowledge organization systems, particularly examining their application in the era of big data and massive information environments. His publications frequently address practical challenges in library science, including metadata understanding among LIS students, discovery tools in academic libraries, and copyright literacy.

Professional Activities

As Center PAT coordinator at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, Professor Sulé Duesa plays a key role in academic administration. His teaching responsibilities have included coordinating the Master's in Digital Content Management for six years (2017-2023), reflecting his expertise in digital information management. He is an active member of the Information, Communication and Culture Research Center at the University of Barcelona, contributing to multiple research projects.

• Coordinator, Master's in Digital Content Management (2017-2023)
• Center PAT coordinator, Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media
• Member, Information, Communication and Culture Research Center

Research Groups and Collaborations

Professor Sulé Duesa maintains active collaborations with researchers across Spain and internationally, particularly in studies examining European Union research funding in social sciences and humanities. His work on prison libraries has fostered connections with correctional facility professionals and public library systems in Catalonia. He participates in professional conferences including ISKO Spain-Portugal meetings and Digital Humanities conferences, demonstrating engagement with both traditional library science and emerging digital scholarship communities.