Karli Pederson

Karli Pederson is an Adjunct Instructor in the School of Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She teaches INFOST 646: Library Materials for Young Adults. Pederson earned an M.L.I.S. from UWM’s School of Information Studies in 2008. With over 15 years of experience in public libraries, her professional focus includes children and teen services, collection development across all ages, and technical services. She emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusivity in collection development.

Education:

• Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies, 2008

Research Interests: Pederson’s work centers on enhancing library services for youth through inclusive collection development. She advocates for equitable access to materials that reflect diverse voices and perspectives. Her professional activities include committee work with the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) and the American Library Association (ALA). She has contributed to initiatives such as the WLA Children’s Book Award Committee, WLA Awards & Honors Committee (including chair roles), and the selection committee for the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

Scientific Awards: None listed.

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