Jim Hahn

Jim Hahn is Head of Metadata Research at the University of Pennsylvania. He has a passion for technology focused research and the creative uses of technologies in research libraries. Jim Hahn has led a number of successful and novel projects which integrate library services and emerging technology. In 2020, he began an exciting new role with the University of Pennsylvania Libraries as the Head of Metadata Research leading linked data and metadata projects and research for the Libraries. Working collaboratively across the Libraries, his work will develop a vision for the services, technologies and policies to enhance discovery of collections, following international standards and best practices for linked data and metadata. He holds a M.S. and C.A.S in Library and Information Science from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at University of Illinois.