Prof. Anthony Bernier

Associate Professor, School of Library and Information
Science, San Jose State University

San Jose, CA, USA

Dr. Bernier designed the first purpose-built library space for teenagers: the LA Public Library’s acclaimed TeenS’cape Department in the late 1990s. A critical youth studies scholar Dr. Bernier’s research publications and teaching explore public space equity and administration of library services with young people. He has chaired national committees and task forces and currently serves on the Editorial Boards of Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) and Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP). Dr. Bernier wrote his doctoral dissertation on changing notions of public space in 20th century America at the University of California.