Jordan S. Sly

Washington, D.C. Metro Area

I am a Librarian devoted to the education of users and the creation of a Culture of Information. I am also dedicated to ensuring the future of libraries and information centers by working with evolving and innovative technologies as well as learning and proselytizing the business of libraries.

Professional interests: emerging technologies and social media within the context of libraries, creating a culture of information for library users, UX, teaching, digital humanities, natural language searching, information architecture, mobile and tablet computing, semantic web, open access

Personal Interests: international labour history, intellectual history and the history of literacy, travel, writing, adventure, reading, film, soccer (D.C. United), cooking, homebrewing, and spending time with my lovely wife

  • Work
    • Libraries and Education
  • Education
    • MLIS, Simmons College ; BA European History, University of Maryland