Dan Williford is an accomplished researcher, educator, and scholar specializing in nineteenth-century literature and the history of the book. He holds a PhD in English from UCLA and has contributed to the field through original courses taught during his tenure in the English Department for two years. His academic journey continued with the attainment of a master’s degree in library and information science from UCLA in 2019, with a specialized focus on rare books and manuscripts.
As a librarian, Dan has demonstrated interest in instructional design, information literacy and the curation of special collections and archives. Beyond academia, Dan is an enthusiastic connoisseur of the arts and pop culture. He balances his scholarly pursuits with a passion for freelance journalism, editing and photography.
Contact Dan any time at dpwilliford@ucla.edu or using this Contact Form.