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Dr. Mary F. Cavanagh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Studies at Carleton University. Her research focuses on practice theory, organizational learning, and information practices within libraries and telecommunications sectors. She has conducted studies on public library advocacy campaigns, such as the Saskatchewan public library network’s online efforts, and Canada’s rights-based telecommunications marketplace. Dr. Cavanagh holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2009), an MLIS from the University of Western Ontario (1986), and a BA (Hons.) from the University of Regina (1985).
Her teaching portfolio includes courses on research methods, social context of information, ethics in information professions, and organizational ecology of information agencies. Research interests span practice theory, social theory, information ethics, and qualitative methods in information science.
Recent blog posts analyze pandemic impacts on public libraries, Calgary Central Library’s accessibility design, and challenges in small press literature access. While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, her work emphasizes critical analysis of information systems and library service evolution. No formal grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided texts.
