Profile: Barbara M. Sorondo

Barbara M. Sorondo joined the University of Miami Libraries in May 2021 as Head of the Calder Library’s Department of Learning, Research, and Clinical Information Services. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics, Science, and Learning Technologies as well as a Master of Science in Psychology from Florida International University, a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Miami. Her research focuses on information literacy in higher education, research metrics, and employee well-being in academic libraries.
 

Dr. Sorondo is a member of the Medical Library Association, Florida Health Sciences Library Association, Florida Association of College and Research Libraries, and South Florida Health Sciences Library Consortium. She is certified as a Chief Well-Being Officer by the World Happiness Foundation.