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Rebekah Willett is a Professor and the Director of the Information School PhD Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She specializes in childhood studies, media cultural studies, and educational practices. Her research extensively covers children's media cultures, play, public library makerspaces, and the impact of new literacies and digital cultures on young people. Willett employs methodologies such as discourse analysis, ethnography, and qualitative methods, drawing on sociocultural theories and feminist post-structuralism. She has published several influential articles in prominent journals, exploring topics like parenting practices in relation to media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willett's academic contributions position her as a key figure in understanding the dynamics of children's interactions with media and the implications for education and library services.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences