John Carlo Bertot

John Carlo Bertot is a Professor and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies. His primary affiliation is with the College of Information Studies, where he holds a full-time academic position. He received his PhD from Syracuse University.

His research focuses on information policy, public service innovation, and equitable access to technology. Key areas of study include telecommunications policy, e-government strategies, and the evaluation of library services, particularly networked services and public library internet usage. He also explores smart cities, social media's societal impact, and inclusive design principles.

Bertot serves as an Associate Editor for Government Information Quarterly and Co-Editor of Advances in Librarianship. His work intersects with interdisciplinary initiatives in smart communities and social networks. He maintains an active professional presence through his website http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jbertot/.