Dr. Spencer Lilley will present his talk: Ki te Ao Marama – Towards the Light: Indigenous knowledge and the New Zealand Library & Information Professions
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room (3rd Floor)
Event is open to the public
Abstract
In 2006, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) introduced its Professional Registration scheme. Using IFLA’s core elements for library and information curricula as the framework for the body of knowledge that defined the characteristics of a registered professional, LIANZA added an extra element that requires all registrants to demonstrate they have an understanding of indigenous knowledge paradigms. This presentation focuses on the impact that the introduction of this framework has had on LIM education, professional development programmes and the delivery of information services to Māori clients.
Dr. Lilley is a Senior Lecturer in Te Pūtahi a Toi, the School of Māori Art, Knowledge and Education at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. His Māori tribal affiliations are to Te Atiawa, Muaūpoko and Ngāpuhi. Having published widely, his research interests focus on Indigenous information behaviour, Māori information literacy issues and professional and cultural development issues for Māori library and information management staff. Before assuming his academic position Dr Lilley held leadership positions in the University and Special library sectors, specializing in the development and delivery of library and information services to Māori clients. Dr Lilley is an Honorary Life Member of Te Rōpū Whakahau (Māori in libraries and information management) and is a Fellow and former President of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.
Dr. Lilley will join the iSchool as the Dodson Visiting Professor during the 2015-2016 academic year.
