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I am an associate professor in the Department of Library, Archives, & Information Studies at Pusan National University (부교수, 부산대학교 문헌정보학과). My research focuses on the use and depictions of digital literacies and social information behaviors in recreational popular media, such as online games, graphic novels, and works of fiction. I am also interested in the professional development of library and information science (LIS) faculty and practitioners, theory development and use in LIS, and the applications of games, gaming, and extended reality (XR) technologies in LIS contexts. I hope to leverage theory, information, and media across disciplines to provide more inclusive, immersive, and connected resources, services, and digital literacy instruction for digital youth and adults.

TL;DR Research/Teaching/Practice Interests:

• Digital literacies in recreational, popular media for youth and adults
• Online research methods and ethics
• Psychosocial information behavior theory development
• Diverse young adult literature, resources, and services
• User experience and community engagement in virtual environments
• LIS education and professional development
• Game-based learning and game studies