John Richardson

John Richardson is a distinguished educator and researcher with a career spanning several decades at the University of California, Los Angeles, where roles included Professor, Associate Dean, and various ranks within the faculty. Richardson's academic contributions focus on teaching, research, and service to the university and professional community. Notably, a five-year term as Associate Dean involved overseeing policies for postdoctoral and visiting scholars. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for IVCLA, as well as holding an editorial position on the board of Reference Services Review. Temporary duty assignments at multiple US Embassies and a tenure as Editor in Chief for the University of Chicago Press' Library Quarterly further reflect Richardson's commitment to fostering information economies. Academic credentials include a PhD in Information Systems from Indiana University Bloomington and an MLS from Vanderbilt University, complemented by a BA in Sociology and Philosophy from The Ohio State University.