Anders Villalta

Anders Villalta is a Librarian III at the Los Angeles Public Library, and a lecturer in the Department of Information Studies at UCLA. Their professional practice focuses on carceral and reentry services, trauma-informed systems, and transformative justice. Anders has worked in academic, school, and public libraries with patrons of all ages. Their experience as an artist, community organizer, and educator shapes their creative and collaborative approach to both teaching and public service.