Professor Dr. Deanza Williams

Biography

DeAnza Williams is a Teaching Faculty II at the Information School of University of Wisconsin–Madison. With a PhD in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earned in 2021, DeAnza's career reflects a strong dedication to adolescent development and multicultural representation in youth literature. Over the years, DeAnza has emphasized the importance of library services for teens, including collections, programming, evaluation services, and the creation of teen spaces. As part of their commitment to library management and leadership, DeAnza advocates for the role of public libraries as informal learning centers. Their scholarly focus also encompasses youth digital media practices and young adult literature, aiming to enhance the understanding and support of youth services librarianship. DeAnza teaches courses such as LIS 601 Information Perspectives Contexts, LIS 603 Research & Assessment for Information Professionals, LIS 772 Library Services for Children and Young Adults, and LIS 631 Young Adult Literature.

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