Bobbi Newman is a librarian, writer, consultant, library advocate, and an international speaker.  Her interests include privacy, public policy, technology, new media, digital literacy, class, political communication and behavior. She is passionate about the role of libraries in equal access and opportunity for all.

Additionally she has been part of several national initiatives including serving on the National Information Standards Organization committee and the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Bobbi was named a Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in 2011. She is the author of the blog Librarian By Day.