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Jason Baumann is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Information, Pratt Institute, a position he has held since 2006. He is also the Susan and Douglas Dillon Director for Collection Development and Global Studies at the New York Public Library (NYPL), where he leads the institution's LGBTQ+ Initiative.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in English, CUNY Graduate Center
- MFA in Creative Writing, City College, CUNY
- MLS, Queens College, CUNY
Jason Baumann's research and professional interests center on LGBTQ+ history, archival curation, public library systems, and social justice. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, particularly through exhibitions and edited volumes that document queer activism and cultural memory. He has curated major exhibitions such as Why We Fight: Remembering AIDS Activism and Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50, contributing significantly to the visibility of LGBTQ+ histories.
His editorial work includes The Stonewall Reader (Penguin Classics) and Love and Resistance: Out of the Closet into the Stonewall Era (W.W. Norton), which compile primary sources and narratives from pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history. These projects reflect his deep engagement with archival materials and community-based storytelling.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, his curatorial and editorial achievements represent significant contributions to public scholarship and library science.
Jason Baumann advises on LGBTQ+ programming and collection development at NYPL and contributes to graduate education at Pratt. His interdisciplinary work integrates library science, literary studies, and social activism. He plays a vital role in shaping inclusive archival practices and public humanities initiatives.
He is actively involved in the LGBTQ+ Initiative at NYPL, curating exhibitions and leading efforts to document and preserve queer histories. His work exemplifies the intersection of academic scholarship and public service in library and information institutions.
