LIS ANNEX
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ABOUT
LIS Annex was first conceived by yours truly with the intention of giving students of Library and Information Science (LIS) programs the opportunity of learn about the current trends and practices in our field of work, as well as acting as a open platform for topical discussion.
As an independent study project, this website plays the dual role of keeping anecdotal records behind the process of developing a podcast, in addition to hosting the podcasts themselves.
It is my hope that curious visitors will get a glimpse of the various subjects that can be found within LIS, as well as helpful insight into the production side podcasting from the perspective of a would-be librarian.
Your host,
- V. Wong
Nicole Dalmer
I'm a fourth year PhD Candidate in the Library and Information Science program at The Western University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario). My doctoral research examines the often-invisible information work done by family caregivers of older adults. I'm particularly interested in examining the intersection of information work and caring work; exploring the information related work needed to care for an aging family member and the degree to which this work is recognized or obscured in aging in place policy and discourse. Ultimately, I aim to draw attention to the work involved in seeking, sharing and understanding information needed to provide care, information that is often scattered and fragmented across organizations and services. Wearing my other research hat, I also study and advocate for the development of more responsive public library services for aging populations. When not studenting, I drink heaps of coffee and love playing pinball. Please be in touch through email or Twitter.
LIS PhD Candidate
Natalie Jones
I am currently a second semester Master of Library and Information Science student at the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western. My interest in LIS9373: Services and Materials for an Aging Population grew from attempting to understand information experiences my mom, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 30 years ago, has not only at the library, but with her information needs as someone with physical and cognitive impairments on a day-to-day basis. After beginning this course, my interests quickly grew to a fascination specifically with library services for older adults. It is with my enthusiasm for the content covered in this course (and through my own research/discussions with peers) that I decided to create an individual study that has been proposed to start in January on resources for intergenerational programming at public libraries.
In my spare time I talk about how cute babies are and/or my love for Denmark a lot and drink copious amounts of tea!
Interested in chatting more? Contact me via email!
MLIS Candidate
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