Dr. Kim Nayyer

Professor

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Biography

Associate Dean Kim Nayyer oversees operations at the Cornell Law Library, playing a critical role in the services provided to the law school community. As the Edward Cornell Law Librarian, Kim is responsible for representing the interests of the Law School Library within the broader Cornell University Library system. With extensive experience in teaching legal writing and legal research courses, Kim is committed to educating students in critical areas such as comparative copyright and the ethics of big data and artificial intelligence. Kim's research interests span critical information literacy, disinformation, digital citizenship, data ownership, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives in legal education and libraries. Prior to joining Cornell University, Kim served as the Associate University Librarian at the University of Victoria in Canada and practiced law, specializing in litigation research. Kim has been actively involved in legal education and information professional communities in both Canada and the United States, advocating for vital legal information issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture