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Zipporah Brown is a rising leader in the fields of information design, metadata management, and user experience strategy within libraries and cultural institutions. With a unique dual academic pursuit—Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Design and Technology from Emporia State University—she brings an interdisciplinary perspective to making libraries and museums more accessible, user-focused, and technologically integrated.

 

Her professional journey reflects a commitment to research, design, and educational equity. As a Graduate Assistant and Researcher at Emporia State University, Zipporah contributed to multiple academic and administrative initiatives, including metadata organization, faculty research support, media management, and instructional design. She also held a managerial role at the William Allen White Library, where she led student training, coordinated events, and enhanced the user experience at the circulation desk.

 

Zipporah has also worked extensively in public libraries, most notably the Hastings Public Library, where she supported both circulation and digital programming. Her academic background in history and communication from Concordia University, Nebraska, further reinforces her ability to contextualize and communicate complex information with clarity and purpose.

 

In addition to her academic and professional accomplishments, Zipporah has demonstrated a strong commitment to community impact. She has volunteered as a web designer and media consultant for nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions, advising leadership teams on digital strategy, media production, and accessibility.

 

Her published work includes peer-reviewed research on instructional design and immersive learning environments, underscoring her thought leadership in education technology and user engagement.

 

Zipporah Brown is passionate about transforming traditional information environments into inclusive, data-driven, and user-empowered spaces that educate, inspire, and connect communities.​

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