Shari Lee

Shari Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in youth services, information literacy, and diversity initiatives in library science. She teaches courses focused on children's and young adult literature, information services, and special topics in teen spaces.

Education

• Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (2009)
• ML.S., St. John’s University (2004)
• B.S., City University of New York Baccalaureate Program (2002)

Research Interests span critical areas of library science, including social justice, racial identity in professional practice, and evolving digital environments for youth. Her work examines the intersection of technology, education, and equitable access, particularly through

• Online LIS education quality assessment
• Storytelling's role in community building
• Design of teen-centric library spaces

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Recent Publications focus on diversity frameworks, virtual spaces for youth, and pedagogical innovations in LIS education, reflecting her commitment to inclusive practices and technological adaptation.