African Cultural Studies
Researching and teaching the languages and expressive cultures of Africa and Africans around the world since 1964

Olivia Ligman

Credentials: BA, African Cultural Studies and International Studies (2024)

Position title: Library Reference Assistant, Indiana University Bloomington

Olivia Ligman earned her BA in African Cultural Studies and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2024 before completing dual graduate degrees at Indiana University Bloomington: an MA in History and an MLS in Library and Information Science. She is now a Library Reference Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington, where her work centers on patron‑focused librarianship, innovative programming, and expanding access to information resources.

Her professional experience includes outreach, reference services, community engagement, and team leadership. Ligman is particularly committed to improving information literacy, strengthening public access to resources, and fostering meaningful engagement with library collections and services.