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Emily Knox is the interim dean and a professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include information access, intellectual freedom, and censorship. Knox is a member of the Mapping Information Access research team and her recent book, 'Foundations of Intellectual Freedom' published by ALA Neal-Schuman, won the 2023 Eli M. Oboler Prize. She also authored 'Banning 21st Century America', a monograph in the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Her expertise has been showcased through interviews with media outlets such as NPR and her testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding book banning. With a PhD from Rutgers University, she continues to make significant contributions to the field, including her recent honors such as the ALISE Excellence Teaching Award and recognition as a distinguished member of Beta Phi Mu. Currently, she teaches courses on practical applications within her domain, engaging students through mentorship and rigorous academic standards.
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