Deborah Charbonneau

Deborah Charbonneau is a Professor at Wayne State University's School of Information Sciences, with expertise in health informatics, digital health literacy, and public health outreach. She has held prior roles at the Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library and Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.

• Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Wayne State University
• M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh
• B.A., English Literature, University of Pittsburgh

Her research focuses on enhancing health information access for marginalized communities, particularly through digital technologies, health equity frameworks, and combating misinformation. She explores topics like digital health literacy, health disparities, and accessible library services for disabled populations.

• Article Trends: Recent work examines pandemic-related library adaptations, health misinformation mitigation, and inclusivity in LIS education. Key themes include health technology adoption, equity in information access, and methodological innovation in qualitative research.

Scientific Awards:

• ALISE/ProQuest Methodology Paper Competition (2023)
• Faculty Accessibility Fellow (2022)
• Smithsonian Research Fellow (2018)
• ASIS&T New Leaders Award (2015-2017)
• Lindberg Fellowship (2014)

Deborah Charbonneau serves as a Research Advisor for Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology, investigating healthcare access and digital exclusion in Detroit's older African American population. She actively engages with community organizations and health departments as a guest speaker.