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Dr. Norene Erickson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at MacEwan University, where she has taught since 2004 with expertise spanning library science, organizational behaviour, and business education.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD from the University of Alberta
- MLIS from the University of Alberta
- BA from the University of Alberta
Norene's research centers on the human dimensions of library work, particularly emotional labour in public libraries, digital reference systems, and the professional identity of library paraprofessionals. She actively explores information literacy, pedagogy, and organizational dynamics within library institutions, addressing critical issues in contemporary library science and higher education curriculum development.
Her publication pattern reveals a sustained focus on emotional labour and library technician education standards, demonstrating her commitment to professional advocacy and educational reform within the library field.
She has received significant recognition:
- Punch Jackson Award of Excellence in Library Service, Library Association of Alberta (2023)
- MacEwan University Teaching and Innovation Fund Award (2016)
- MacEwan University Distinguished Teaching Award, nominee (2016)
- Dr. Bernal Walker Graduate Scholarship Award, University of Alberta (2016)
- Alberta Association of Library Technicians Advocacy Award (2015)
Norene mentors students through independent study supervision and field placement coordination for graduating students. Her grant activity includes the MacEwan University Teaching and Innovation Fund Award supporting educational initiatives.
She maintains active leadership in professional organizations, having served as editor-in-chief of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research (2020-2023), president of the Library Association of Alberta (2018-2019), and board member of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (2018-2020).
