Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Nestor L. Osorio is a professor and STEM Information Specialist at NIU Libraries. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from Universidad del Atlantico, an M.A. in Physics from SUNY Geneseo, and a Master of Library Science from SUNY Geneseo. His areas of interest include STEM literature, assessment and evaluation, instruction and learning, AI in higher education, quantum literacy, data analysis, and the intersection of Art and quantum science. He has led the Research and Instruction Department at NIU Libraries and currently serves as Vice-President/President-Elect of the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries.
Education
Master of Library Science - SUNY Geneseo
M.A. Physics - SUNY Geneseo
B.A. Mathematics & Physics - Universidad del Atlantico, Colombia
Expertise
- Technical Communication
- STEM Literature Research
- Information Organization & Analysis
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Engineering & Science Information
- Data Analysis
- Instruction & Learning
Courses Taught
- Professor, Science-Engineering Subject Specialist, NIU Libraries (2001 – Present)
- Head, Research and Instruction Dept., NIU Libraries (2011–2016, 2021–2025)
- Head, Science, Engineering and Business Dept., NIU Libraries (2010–2011)
- Associate Professor, Science-Engineering Subject Specialist, NIU Libraries (1990–2001)
Publications
- IMLS National Leadership Grant - Developing assessment tools for library impact on student success ($245,000, 2022–2024)
- Vice-President / President-Elect, Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (2025–2027)
- Extensive published research in STEM librarianship, bibliometrics, and information science