Faculty: Robert Daniel Vega

Professor Vega is Co-Editor of book reviews for First Monday journal

Public Services Librarian
Robert.Vega (at) valpo.edu

Professor Vega joined the Valparaiso University faculty in the summer of 2004. He teaches Library Instruction courses in a variety of fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also works in Reference Services, helping students with their research needs. In addition, he is the library liaison to the Departments of Geography & Meteorology, History, Political Science, and Social Work.

Prior to joining the VU faculty, Prof. Vega had experiences as Evening Circulation Manager of Moellering Library, and as the Assistant Resident Director for the University of Notre Dame London Program.

Areas of research interest include manuscripts and early books, the history of book publishing, information policy, and reading studies.

Organizations:

American Library Association
-- ACRL Division, College Libraries Section
-- RUSA Division

Honor Societies:

Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

Degrees:

M.L.I.S. – Dominican University
M.A. – University of Notre Dame
A.B. – Wabash College

Areas of Specialization:

Library Instruction
Reference

Prof. Vega is Co-Editor of Book reviews for First Monday, an online journal devoted to the Internet and Information Policy.