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Kyung-Sun Kim serves as a Professor at the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she leads research and instruction in information science with a focus on human-centered systems and equity.
Her academic foundation includes:
- PhD in Library and Information Science, University of Texas-Austin
Professor Kim's research investigates critical dimensions of information interaction, emphasizing how diverse populations select, evaluate, and utilize resources across digital platforms. Her work centers on social media's role in academic contexts, information literacy development, and systemic barriers affecting marginalized groups. Grounded in psychological and sociocultural theories, she employs mixed-methods approaches including longitudinal studies, focus groups, and comparative surveys to address issues of information equity and inclusion. This scholarship directly informs her teaching in courses such as LIS 603 (Research & Assessment), LIS 640 (Information Experience Research), and LIS 940 (Information Use & Users).
Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained investigation into social media information evaluation across academic cohorts, with particular attention to generational and cultural differences in information practices. Her longitudinal work identifies evolving patterns in resource assessment, while comparative studies highlight structural gaps between student information behaviors and library service models.
