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Dr. Ziming Liu is a Professor at the School of Information, San José State University, where he has been a core faculty member since 2000, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor by 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies from the University of California, Berkeley (1996), and an M.S. from Zhongshan University, China (1990).
- Ph.D., Library and Information Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1996)
- M.S., Library and Information Science, Zhongshan University, China (1990)
His research focuses on digital reading, digital libraries, information behavior, and scholarly communication. He has extensively studied how users interact with digital versus print materials, gender differences in online reading, and the evolution of documents in the digital age. His 2008 book, From Paper to Digital: Documents in the Information Age, is a seminal work in the field. His research on digital reading has been featured in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Guardian, and Scientific American.
The recent scholarly output (2022–2023) shows a continued focus on digital reading behavior, particularly how social media and digital distraction affect reading practices. His work combines empirical user studies with theoretical insights into information behavior, often using comparative and cross-cultural methodologies. The publications appear in leading journals like Journal of Documentation and Information Processing and Management, reflecting sustained scholarly impact.
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Dr. Liu has taught key courses including INFO 200 – Information Communities, INFO 275 – Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities, and INFO 287 – Seminar in Information Science Education. While no specific students are listed, his role as a professor and publication record imply graduate student mentorship. He has not held administrative or part-time roles, and there is no indication of lab or team leadership in the text.
