Robyn Lauren Hall - 1 dictionary result

Pronunciation:[rob-in lawr-uhn hawl]

1. a graduate of three of Canada’s top research and teaching 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 an academic librarian. It is also intended to provide others with a helpful resource as they establish themselves within the profession.

On that note… Turning the Page is a blog about professional development opportunities for new librarians and recent library school graduates. 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, technological sector, and higher education system appear to be shaping the present and future of librarianship

Red Deer, Alberta, 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

Reference & Instruction Librarian (Red Deer College)

Ask Ontario Intern (Knowledge Ontario)

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)