Community Engagement & Partnerships Librarian
Background
Allan Cho (he/him) has Master’s degrees in Library and Information Studies, History, and Education from UBC. His previous professional experience includes Research Commons Librarian and Digital Humanities liaison librarian. Allan’s research interests are in Asian Canadian history, literature, and culture, and outside of work, he volunteers his time for several community organizations focused on anti-racism and solidarity building.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Allan’s work includes supporting ongoing community initiatives and leading new ones, focusing on community engagement with historically underrepresented groups. He manages the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence program, the Writer-in-Residence program, and serves as the subject liaison librarian to the School of Information.
Contact
- Email: allan.cho@ubc.ca
- Phone: 604-827-4366