Shawne D. Miksa

Dr. Shawne D. Miksa is a Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT), College of Information. He specializes in information organization, cataloging standards, and metadata. His research focuses on bibliographic control, information behavior, and the history of library and information science.

Education:

• Ph.D., Library and Information Sciences, Florida State University, 2002
• M.S., Library and Information Sciences, Florida State University, 1997
• B.A., Liberal Arts with Anthropology minor, University of Central Florida, 1995

Research Interests:

Dr. Miksa's work addresses cataloging rules (e.g., RDA, AACR2), metadata standards (MARC21), authority control systems, and LIS education. He explores theoretical frameworks like FRBR/LRM and investigates the intersection of bibliographic control with information behavior and scholarly communication.

Grants & Professional Activities:

• Recipient of OCLC/ALISE grants (2004–2005) for cataloging tool utilization studies.
• Leadership roles in ALA's Core Metadata and Collections Section, ALISE, ASIST, and ISKO.
• Editor of the Journal of Library Metadata and contributor to key publications on RDA and FRBR.

Recent Articles:

Recent work analyzes trends in Cataloging & Classification Quarterly (2024), explores linked data in metadata (2021), and examines Elfreda Chatman's theoretical contributions (2021). Dr. Miksa's research bridges cataloging practices with evolving digital environments.

Labs/Teams:

Active in cross-disciplinary initiatives like the MARC Content Designation Utilization Project and collaborates with global LIS networks.