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Jonathan Younker is Head of Library Systems & Technology Services at Brock University since 2006. Previously, he served as Acting Associate University Librarian (2014-15) and Interim University Librarian (2015-16). His research focuses on integrating technology in libraries, including open-source software/hardware solutions and makerspace development. He joined Brock in 2002 as Electronic Services Librarian, evolving through roles advancing library systems.
Education: MLIS and BA from the University of Western Ontario. His team manages front-facing library technologies and operates the Library’s Makerspace. Research areas emphasize digital/physical making, creative problem-solving with open-source tools, and library hardware applications.
Publications highlight innovations like discovery layers using CouchDB/Elasticsearch, Arduino applications for patron interaction tracking, and community user authentication strategies. No scientific awards explicitly noted, but contributions focus on practical technology integration in academic libraries.
