James Wiser

James Wiser is the Dean of Library Services and Educational Technology at Abilene Christian University (ACU), a position he has held since August 2020. In this role, he oversees a team of 33 librarians and library staff, managing an academic library that serves over 6,000 students and more than 400 faculty members. His responsibilities extend beyond traditional library services to include management of the university's Educational Technology department and ACU Press. Additionally, he is the founding Associate Editor of Tapestry: Journal of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education .1

Prior to his current role, Wiser served as the Director of the Library Consortium for the Community College League of California from July 2015 to August 2020. In this capacity, he was responsible for negotiating licensing agreements and managing electronic resource acquisitions for California's community college libraries. He successfully doubled licensing participation during his tenure .1

Wiser's earlier experience includes positions such as Manager of Library Relations & Sales Support at SAGE Publications and Assistant Director at the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC), where he significantly increased membership and funding for electronic resources .1 His career also includes roles at Pepperdine University and General Motors Corporation, showcasing a diverse background in library management and educational technology .1