Head of Scholarly Communications and Copyright, University of Toronto
Bobby’s research and professional interests cluster around the role of the academic research library as a nexus of the teaching, research, and service missions of the university. He is particularly interested in how librarians can act as leaders in cooperation with a diverse set of partners to identify and dismantle impediments to this role, such as legal uncertainty, fear of new technology, and barriers to accessibility.
Collection Services Librarian, University of Saskatchewan
Crystal Hampson is Collection Services Librarian at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in acquisitions. Prior to arriving at the University of Saskatchewan in 2011, Crystal worked in public libraries, in technical services and managerial positions, and for a library consortium.
Systems Librarian, Digital Projects and Technologies, Carleton University
Acting Head of Liaison Services/Scholarly Communication Librarian, Brock University
In her role as Scholarly Communication Librarian at Brock University, Elizabeth Yates enjoys promoting new modes of research dissemination including Open Access. She also actively develops students' information skills as a liaison librarian, and, until August 2016, is trying on a manager's hat as department head for Liaison Services. Librarianship is her second career, following 19 years as a newspaper reporter/editor.
