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Research Interests
I study intellectual freedom, censorship, privacy, and information ethics. Settings often include public libraries, civic institutions, and social media. I primarily rely on qualitative methods (in particular, interviewing and focus groups).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Information Science, MIS, Indiana University
Award Date: May 15 2007
English Composition, BA, DePauw University
Award Date: May 15 2000
Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University
2012
Keywords
- Z665 Library Science. Information Science
- Z719 Libraries (General)
- H Social Sciences (General)
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Public Libraries' Responses to Censorship: Analyzing the Implementation and Effects of Standard Practices
Oltmann, S. (PI)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
8/1/23 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Perspectives on York Book Censorship- OVPR CURATE Program
Oltmann, S. (PI)
Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/22 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
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Library Staff and Drag Queen Perspectives and Decision-Making About Drag Queen Storytimes
Barriage, S. (PI) & Oltmann, S. (CoI)
8/1/19 → 7/31/21
Project: Research project
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Internet Filtering and Information Poverty: Intersections and Challenges
Oltmann, S. (PI)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
7/1/19 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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A Content Analysis of Picture Books Read During Drag Storytimes in Public Libraries
Barriage, S., Betler, S., Lawler, R., Byrd Fort, V., Thorne, J., Kitzie, V. & Oltmann, S. M., 2025, In: Public Library Quarterly. 44, 1, p. 32-54 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How Social Media Affordances Mediate the Digital Diaspora: Latinx Perspectives
Oltmann, S. M. & Espinoza-Vasquez, F., Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Information, Diversity and Inclusion. 8, 2, p. 7-28 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social Justice and Indoctrination: Views of Faculty Accused of Bias
Oltmann, S. & Dowell, M., Oct 2024, In: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. 61, 1, p. 621-625Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The People behind the Research: How Three Researchers Utilized Their Diverse Positionality to Study LGBTQ+ Archives
Oltmann, S. M., Wagner, T. & Martell, A., Oct 2024, In: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. 61, 1, p. 803-806 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“It’s Not the Materials Themselves, It’s the Attitude of the Donors”: The Role of Community Accountability in the Sustainability of Queer Archives
Wagner, T. L., Martell, A. A. & Oltmann, S. M., Sep 1 2024, In: Archivaria. 98, p. 136-163 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Culture Learning and Technology Division / McJulien Scholar Best Paper Award
Oltmann, S. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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