Edward M. Corrado
University Librarian (Acting)
 

Edward M. Corrado is the University Librarian (Acting) of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Prior to taking on this position, he has been the Associate University Librarian (AUL) at NPS since 2017. In his AUL role he is responsible for administering Dudley Knox Library (DKL) operations and for formulating and implementing library information policies, programs, services, manpower, and associated technologies that support NPS’s educational and research mission.

Before arriving at NPS he was at the University of Alabama where he was Associate Dean, Library Technology Planning & Policy. Prior to working at the University of Alabama, Mr. Corrado held library and information technology related positions at Binghamton University, The College of New Jersey, Rider University, and Rutgers University.

Mr. Corrado earned his Master of Library Service from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Caldwell University. He has completed the Leadership Institute for Academic Libraries at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and EDUCAUSE’s Senior Directors Institute.

Mr. Corrado is co-author of the book Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums, which is now in its second edition. He is on the editorial board of Technical Services Quarterly where he edits the “Trending Technical Services” column. He also co-edited Getting Started with Cloud Computing and has published over 30 articles and book chapters (including in peer-reviewed journals, professional magazines, and conference proceedings) and has presented at over 100 academic conferences in 24 states (plus DC) and 17 countries. His research interests include digital preservation, metadata, library leadership, and artificial intelligence in libraries.