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Scott R. Brown serves as a Lecturer at San José State University's School of Information while working full-time as a Senior Cybrarian at Oracle, demonstrating over 20 years of experience across public, academic, and corporate library environments. His unique "cybrarian" role at Oracle focuses on virtual information services that help the company make better business decisions through timely information delivery.
His educational credentials include:
- M.A. in Counseling from Regis University, Colorado (2010)
- M.L.I.S. in Library & Information Science from San José State University, California (1999)
- B.A. in Comparative Literature & Creative Writing from University of California Santa Cruz (1989)
Brown's research bridges traditional library science with contemporary digital practices, particularly examining how social media tools can enhance information sharing, competitive intelligence, and business decision-making. He pioneered the application of social media for research purposes well before mainstream adoption, recognizing early the potential for discovering valuable business intelligence through these channels. His work emphasizes communication skills and adaptability as critical components for modern information professionals.
His publication record reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of social media in corporate information environments, with recurring themes of content repurposing, organizational intelligence, and efficient information management. Brown's scholarly output demonstrates how traditional library science principles remain relevant while adapting to rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
As an educator, Brown developed and teaches multiple specialized courses at SJSU including Web 2.0 and Social Media, Marketing LIS Skills in a Networked World, and Conflict Management. He encourages students to craft effective elevator speeches that articulate their professional value in fast-paced environments and emphasizes continuous reinvention within the information field, noting that 'there's a lot of opportunity out there, but not necessarily in traditional libraries.'
Brown also founded Social Information Group, an independent consulting practice focused on effective use of social tools for information sharing, and remains an active national speaker on information work practices.
