Connecting the Library to the Curriculum (PDF)

(TESOL). She has published single and co-authored articles and book chapters on academic skills development and also continues to research and publish in the field of medieval cultural history.

Fiona Salisbury is the Executive Director Library and University Librarian at La Trobe University. Prior to taking up this role Fiona was Deputy Director, Learning and Engagement in the library at La Trobe. Fiona led the development and implementation of the La Trobe University Library Design for Learning program and the LLTP Framework. This model for information literacy education was awarded an Australian Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning in 2014. Fiona has published papers on information and digital literacy, collaborative practice and library management. She is also currently completing a PhD at the University of Sydney.

Sharon Karasmanis was until recently an honorary Librarian at La Trobe University Library and previously Manager of Learning and Teaching in the Library. Sharon partnered with a team on five years of research and publication, with an intentional focus on teaching and learning in evidence-based practice in Health Sciences. From this research emerged a sound pedagogical model for embedding information literacy and research skills into the curriculum in a scalable and sustainable way. Sharon collaborated with the Faculty of Health Sciences on the development of the award-winning Research and Evidence modules, designed as an introduction to evidence-based practice for first year Health Sciences students, now published as an etextbook. These collaborations received two La Trobe University Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning in 2013, and a 2014 OLT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the National Office of Learning and Learning.

Caroline Ondracek was until recently a senior coordinator, Curricular Services at La Trobe University Library. She has over ten years' experience in academic and special libraries as well close to ten years' experience in the public library sector. Caroline has Bachelor of Biological Sciences (with Honors) (La Trobe University) and Graduate Diploma of Information Management (RMIT University). Caroline also holds a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA ) and has two years teaching English language experience in Europe. She has an interest in developing student's research skills into the higher education curriculum and ensuring that they have an outstanding student learning experience.