Wei Ma

Wei Ma is a Full Professor and Electronic Resources Management & Reference/Instruction Librarian at California State University, Dominguez Hills. They also serve as the Assistive Technology Librarian and work as a liaison to the College of Education, supporting students and faculty across multiple departments including Liberal Studies, Teacher Education, Graduate Education, School Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education.

Dr. Ma's research focuses on assistive technology for users with disabilities and diverse learning styles. Their work bridges library science with accessibility technology, creating innovative solutions for students with special needs. They developed the "From Print to Audio project" (reported by Chronicle of Higher Education in 2009), which helps students who benefit from alternative learning formats through audio conversion services.

Dr. Ma's scholarly work spans library technology systems, database selection methodologies, and online reference services. Their research shows a progression from traditional library services to digital and accessibility-focused innovations, with early work on database selection expert systems evolving into contemporary assistive technology initiatives that address reading and vision disabilities.

• Certificate of Appreciation for Library – Assistive Technology contributions (2019)
• Research Sabbatical Leave for "Universal access tool for library users with disabilities" (2018-2019)
• Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (RSCA) Faculty Intramural Grant Award (2018-2019)
• Tenured and promoted to Full Professor & Librarian (2008)
• University of Illinois Library Faculty and Staff Award (2002)
• Literati Club Award for Excellence 2003 for "Outstanding Paper"

As the Assistive Technology Librarian, Dr. Ma leads initiatives that transform traditional library resources into accessible formats, ensuring equitable access to information for all students. Their work connects library services with educational accessibility requirements, creating bridges between technology, information resources, and diverse learning needs across the College of Education curriculum.