معرفی
James E. Van Loon is an Assistant Professor and Research Data Librarian at Oakland University Libraries. He serves as subject librarian for Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, and Physics. With a background spanning mechanical engineering (BS 1983, MS 1993 from Wayne State University) and library science (MLIS 2010), he bridges technical and information disciplines. His research focuses on research data management, accessibility in STEM databases, and evidence-based collection development.
- Academic Roles: Senate Library Committee (2020-22; 2024-26), Academic Conduct Committee (2022-25), Michigan Academy of Science representative
- Education: MLS from Wayne State University
Research emphasizes
- Data governance frameworks
- Accessibility barriers in STEM resources
- Bibliometric analysis of scholarly outputs
Awarded the Patricia B. Knapp Award (2010) for academic library contributions. Professional service includes ASEE Engineering Libraries Division leadership roles and peer review for multiple library science journals. Active in institutional committees addressing research ethics and academic integrity.
