Education:
BA (Hons) in English (Strathclyde)
MSc in Information and Library Studies (Strathclyde)
Pg.Cert. in Advanced Academic Studies (Strathclyde)
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) MSc MCLIP FHEA
Classes:
CS.211 - Professional Issues in Computing
CS.955 - Information Law
CS.962 - Libraries, Information and Society
Memberships:
- Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
- Higher Education Academy
Research Interests:
I am interested in information ethics and information policy in the public domain. Specifically the societal implications of information policy on the ability of citizens to access information. Specific topics of interest include filtering policies and censorship in public libraries, Freedom of Information legislation, and general issues around freedom of access to information.
Research Affiliations:
iLab
External Examiner:
- Liverpool JMU - MA Information and Library Management (2005-2009)
Professional Association Involvement:
- External Examiner for CILIP Chartership Board (2006-2010)
Editorships:
- Editor of Library Review 2006-2011
Other Departmental Duties:
- Course Director MSc/PgDip Information and Library Studies
- Freedom of Information contact for CIS
