Robyn Lauren Hall - 1 dictionary result

Pronunciation:[rob-in lawr-uhn hawl]

1. a graduate of three of Canada’s top universities.

2. an impassioned preacher of the gospel of information literacy.

3. one who is dedicated to:

a. providing knowledgeable and friendly service.
b. developing comprehensive, relevant library collections.
c. helping to cultivate her profession in a time of rapid technological change and economic strife.
d. supporting open access publishing initiatives, open source software and fair copyright reform.

About this Site

Launched on November 29, 2009, this site highlights my professional skills, interests and experiences as a recent graduate of the Master of Library and Information Science program at the University of Western Ontario.

It is also intended to provide others with a helpful resource as they too try to establish themselves as librarians. On that note…

Turning the Page is a blog about professional development opportunities for new librarians and recent library school graduates eager to move forward in their careers. Its main focus is librarianship in Canada.

The type of content one can expect to find here includes:

  • Job search tips and tricks
  • Employment resources
  • Features on libraries, librarians, scholars, publications and information technologies of interest
  • Information about upcoming events that cater to those of us who are entering the profession
  • Analysis of how developments and trends in the economy, technology and education appear to be shaping the present and future of librarianship
 Location

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Education

Master of Library and Information Science (University of Western Ontario)

Masters Degree in Sociology (University of Guelph)

Bachelor of Arts, Honours, in Social Anthropology (Dalhousie University)

Professional Experience

Business Library Co-op Student (McMaster University)

JobWeb Assistant (University of Western Ontario)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (University of Guelph )

Graduate Research Assistant (University of Guelph)

Capabilities

- Copy Editing
- Information Literacy Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Qualitative Research
- Reference Services (in-person & virtually)
- Technical Writing
-Web Design