Briony Birdi

Professor of Library and Information Science and Head of School · University of Sheffield · company speakers →

Briony Birdi is a Professor of Library and Information Science and Head of the School of Information, Journalism, and Communication at the University of Sheffield. Her research and teaching explore the social, political and educational roles of public and youth libraries, with a particular focus on social justice and diversity. Until 2023 she was Director of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for the faculty of Social Sciences, a senior leadership role in the areas of race equality, gender equality, disability equality and wellbeing. Briony has also served on national and international committees in relation to reading, literacy and social justice, and continues to be consulted on public library policy and practice, reading and diversity for regional, national and international academic and professional organisations.

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