Dr. Bharat Mehra | Library and Information Studies
Dr. Bharat Mehra Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.
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Dr. Bharat Mehra, the EBSCO Endowed Chair in Social Justice at the School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama, is a distinguished academic shaping the landscape of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. His expertise spans intercultural communication, critical studies, and rural libraries. With a robust background in Education and Social Sciences, Dr. Mehra’s research delves into human information behaviors, LGBTQ+ concerns, and community informatics. His teaching initiatives revolve around diversity leadership, public library management, and resource development for information professionals.
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EBSCO Endowed Chair in Social Justice and Professor, University of Alabama Professor at the University of Tennessee Recognized for Excellence in Academic Advising and as a Diversity Advocate Trainer
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Named Top Published Author in Advances in Librarianship (Lifetime) Featured in leading journals like The Library Quarterly for groundbreaking articles on anti-racist politics and libraries during global crises Recognized for Most Cited Articles by Wiley and Journal of Education for Library and Information Science Dr. Mehra’s contributions to social justice in library sciences and education are widely acclaimed, making him a pivotal figure in advancing equitable learning and information access. Explore his impactful work through his published articles and influential academic positions.
Publication Top Note:
- Toward an impactâdriven framework to operationalize social justice and implement ICT4D in the field of information paper published 2023
- The Practice Lens: Intersectionality and Contemporary Public Library Services to Adults paper published 2023
- âDon’t Say Gayâ in Alabama: A taxonomic framework of LGBTQ+ information support services in public librariesâAn exploratory website content analysis of critical resistance paper published 2023
- The Digitally DisposedâRacial Capitalism and the Informatics of Value. SebFranklin. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2021. 280 pp. $27.00 (paperback). (ISBN: 978â1â5179â0715â0)Â paper published 2023