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Dr. David Tréfás is the Head of the Modern Collections Section at the University Library of the University of Basel, Switzerland. He holds a doctoral degree and is actively engaged in research and academic service within the domains of library science, media history, and East European historical studies. His work bridges library leadership with scholarly inquiry, particularly in the areas of academic service, public sphere development in Europe, and 20th-century political history.
- Institution: University of Basel
- Unit: University Library, Modern Collections Section
- Role: Head of Modern Collections
- Email: david.trefas@unibas.ch
- Location: Schönbeinstrasse 18-20, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Dr. Tréfás's research interests center on the evolving role of libraries in academia, the intersections of identity and service in library professions, and historical analyses of media and migration, particularly focusing on Hungarian refugees in Switzerland during the Cold War. His scholarly work also extends to the experiences of dictatorship in 20th-century Hungary, reflecting a deep engagement with Central European history.
The most recent publications by Dr. Tréfás reveal a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining library science with historical and sociopolitical analysis. His works span book reviews on academic service, historical studies of refugee movements, and contributions to educational practices in history departments. These publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of identity, memory, and institutional roles in both academic and societal contexts.
There are no scientific awards currently listed in the available information.
Dr. Tréfás has been involved in academic teaching, notably delivering a Bachelor's colloquium on the experience of dictatorship in 20th-century Hungary at the University of Zurich. He has also led or contributed to research projects such as 'European Public Sphere and Identity: Selected War Communication Events in Leading European Media since the Mid-1950s.' While no formal advisees are listed, his teaching and project roles indicate mentorship and academic guidance activities.
He is associated with the Modern Collections Section of the University Library, which manages contemporary academic materials and supports research and teaching at the University of Basel. His work contributes to the library’s mission in open science, digital humanities, and scholarly communication.
