Zack Lischer-Katz

Zack Lischer-Katz is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the University of Arizona College of Information Science. His research focuses on digital curation, preservation of visual media, and immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and volumetric video. He holds a PhD in Communication, Information, and Library Studies from Rutgers University and an MA in Cinema Studies from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Key research interests include the preservation of emerging media formats, accessibility in academic libraries, and the intersection of digital humanities with cultural heritage. He leads grants such as the IMLS-funded 3DFrame project ($599,816) and co-leads NEH-supported work on BIPOC expatriates’ digital storytelling. His work has been recognized with awards like the Bob Williams Research Paper Award and the University of Arizona Faculty Leadership Award.

Teaching includes courses on research methods (LIS 506), digital curation (INFO 671), and visual epistemologies (INFO 696E). His interdisciplinary approach bridges information science, media theory, and cultural studies.

Recent publications address volumetric video preservation, accessibility in libraries, and historical preservation practices. Ongoing projects explore immersive technologies for cultural memory and ethical curation frameworks for 3D data.