Helen Partridge

Professor Helen Partridge is a prominent academic in Library and Information Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in information literacy, digital divide issues, and evidence-based practice. She holds a PhD from QUT (2007) and has led numerous national and international research projects. Her work bridges theory and practice through studies on health information literacy, social media in healthcare, and educational reforms in LIS curricula.

• Research Focus: Information literacy in diverse contexts (healthcare, education, workplace), digital divides, and LIS education innovation.
• Leadership Roles: Co-editor of Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and Practice (2014) and leader of the ALTC-funded 'LIS Education 2.0' project (2011).
• Key Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on participatory libraries, physician social media use, and aging populations' health information needs.

Her research emphasizes the human dimension in information systems, particularly how individuals experience and utilize information across life stages and professional domains.