Biography

Laura Costello is a librarian with a passion for applying new technologies and data analysis to library materials and service. As Head of Library Materials & Acquisitions at Teachers College, Columbia University, she managed a fully demand-driven, digital-first acquisitions environment that leveraged digital resources toward on-demand service. Laura currently serves as the Head of Research & Emerging Technologies at Stony Brook University where she works to apply new technologies to existing library and education practice. Her research interests include data and demand-driven strategies for acquisitions and other library management decisions, emerging technologies in libraries, education technology, and designing digital and physical ...

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