Libraries and Information Society Research Group
Our research covers Library and Information Services in all sectors and information-related issues and concerns in contemporary society.
Current interests include:
- Reading, reader development and the promotion of literature and literacy in LIS
- Development of Information Literacy through formal and informal education, for citizenship, for the workplace and for lifelong learning
- Application of business management concepts, tools and techniques in LIS
- Education, training and development for library and information work
- Roles and competencies of library, information and knowledge workers
- Professionalisation and professional identities in the information society