LIS and social work

Intersecting pasts, a shared future

Authors

  • Noah Lenstra University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Greensboro, NC
  • Charles Senteio Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0254-3127
  • Keren Dali Assistant Professor at the Library & Information Science program, University of Denver
  • Kaitlin Wynia Baluk Postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Health, Aging, and Society at McMaster and a researcher-in-residence at Hamilton Public Library
  • Angelica Esposito Undergraduate Social Work program at McMaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1247

Keywords:

social work, public librarianship, academic librarianship, interdisciplinarity

Abstract

Acknowledging the intersecting pasts, recognizing the increasingly collaborative present, and contemplating opportunities ahead, this panel presents several projects and experiences from Canada and the U.S. by researchers from both disciplines of LIS and Social Work. The panel sets out to create a space for informed dialogue and knowledge sharing, moving us towards a collaborative interdisciplinary future that aligns SW and LIS scholarship, expertise, and practice. It will highlight challenges and opportunities associated with the synergy between SW and LIS in various types of libraries and in higher education. The panel will also be situated in the context of discussions on DEIA, social justice, pandemic effects, and health and well-being.

Author Biographies

Charles Senteio, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University

Charles Senteio has a Ph.D. in Information Science with a concentration in health informatics from the University of Michigan iSchool; he also holds an MSW and an MBA from the University of Michigan and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW); Charles has certifications relevant to applied research in community health informatics (CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist, CHW-I – Community Health Worker Instructor).   

Keren Dali, Assistant Professor at the Library & Information Science program, University of Denver

Keren Dali holds degrees in both SW and LIS, as well as certificates in Diversity & Inclusion and Project Management; much of her work is situated on the intersection of both disciplines and examines the cross-pollination between SW and LIS in graduate education, the concept of a blended professional, the role of technology education in SW, and the application of SW in academic libraries. 

Kaitlin Wynia Baluk, Postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Health, Aging, and Society at McMaster and a researcher-in-residence at Hamilton Public Library

Kaitlin Wynia Baluk has a Ph.D in Health and Society from McMaster University. She currently works as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Health, Aging, and Society at McMaster and a researcher-in-residence at Hamilton Public Library, where she helps to facilitate interdisciplinary and inter-organizational research partnerships.

Angelica Esposito, Undergraduate Social Work program at McMaster University

Angelica Esposito has a MA in Sociology from La Sapienza University of Rome. She is currently enrolled in the Undergraduate Social Work program at McMaster University and is an intern with the Community Research Platform. In 2022, Angelica took the role of Local Ambassador for the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Also, she is a volunteer with the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic and sits on the 2021-2022 McMaster Field Instruction Committee as a student representative.

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Published

2022-08-06

How to Cite

Lenstra, N., Senteio, C., Dali, K., Wynia Baluk, K. ., & Esposito, A. (2022). LIS and social work: Intersecting pasts, a shared future . Proceedings of the Annual Conference of CAIS Actes Du congrès Annuel De l’ACSI. https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1247

Issue

2022

Section

Panels

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Copyright (c) 2022 Noah Lenstra, Charles Senteio, Keren Dali, Kaitlin Wynia Baluk, Angelica Esposito

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