Dr. Rolf Hapel

Instructor

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Biography

Rolf Hapel is an Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington's Information School, focusing on leadership and management in public libraries, as well as the development of public library services and spaces. He has a notable history in community engagement and partnership building within libraries. Rolf held the position of Director of Citizens' Services Libraries in Aarhus, Denmark from 2006 to 2018, and previously worked in various roles across four Danish cities, including librarian and deputy manager, before becoming the City Librarian for Aarhus Public Libraries in 1994. He holds a Master’s degree in Digitization of Public Governance from Aarhus University and an MLS degree from Danmarks Biblioteksskole. Rolf has contributed to numerous presentations and discussions surrounding the evolving roles of libraries and their impact on society, focusing on the intersection of technology, social infrastructure, and community needs.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.