Dr. Peter Lor

Dr. Lor's research interests include:

• National libraries

• National library and information policies

• National and international library associations

• Political, economic and ethical aspects of international information flows between developed and developing countries

• International library and information relations

• International and comparative librarianship (with a focus on research methodology)

Peter Lor, D.Phil

Visiting Professor
School of Information Studies
University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee

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Bolton Hall, Room 646
(414) 229-6937
(414) 229-6699
lorpj@uwm.edu

EDUCATION

B.A. Librarianship, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
L. ès L. (Licence d'enseignement de lettres modernes), Université de Caen, France
B.A. Honors (French), University of Pretoria, South Africa
B.Bibl. Honors. (Honors degree in Library Science), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
M.Bibl. (Masters degree in Library Science), University of Pretoria, South Africa
D.Phil. (Doctorate of Philosophy in Library and Information Science), University of Pretoria, South Africa
D.Phil. (honoris causa) (Honorary doctorate of Philosophy),  University of Pretoria, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Library and Information Association of South Africa: Founder member and honorary member
American Library Association
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): Personal Affiliate and member of the Standing Committee of the IFLA Section for Library Theory and Research