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Personal profile
Personal profile
Dr Jane Garner is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Information & Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University, and an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow.
Jane received her PhD from RMIT University in 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Business, Information and Library Management from RMIT University.
Prior to starting at CSU, Jane worked in the Information Management team at RMIT University, teaching into their Masters of Information Management program. Jane has also undertaken sessional roles in information studies schools at Monash University and CSU.
Before commencing her teaching roles, Jane worked as an academic librarian at the University of Melbourne.
Research Interests
Current research focuses on the role of libraries, reading and information provision to disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on incarcerated communities, and people experiencing homelessness and other outcomes of poverty.
Professional Information
Professional Engagement:
- Associate, Australian Library and Information Association (AALIA)
- International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions Standing Committee Member
- Australasian Correctional Education Association Research Advisor
- Peer review for various sector-related publications
- Management of the ALIA Prison Libraries Interest Group
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Information Studies, PhD, Experiencing Australian prison libraries: a phenomenological study, RMIT University
2015 → 2017
Award Date: 18 Dec 2017
External positions
Chair - ALIA Prison Libraries Interest Group, The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
2015 → …
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Ethnographic methods in libraries revisited
Hider, P., Wakeling, S. & Garner, J., Jan 2025, In: Information Research. 30, 1, p. 67-79 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public library partnerships: Using collaborative governance to support vulnerable users
Garner, J., 2025, In: Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association. 74, 1, p. 4-23 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing for communities with communities: A public library codesign project
Hider, P., Garner, J., Godfrey, A., Jamali, H. R. & Wakeling, S., Apr 2024, In: Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association. 73, 2, p. 148-176 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing for communities with communities: the efficacy of co-design workshops in library design
Jamali, H. R., Garner, J., Wakeling, S., Hider, P. & Godfrey, A., 19 Nov 2024, p. 7-8. 2 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Moving from why to how: Embedding social and community services practices in libraries
Garner, J., 08 May 2024.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract
Prizes
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ANZSWWER Research Achievement Award
Bell, K. (Recipient), Shephard, M. (Recipient), Garner, J. (Recipient), Garrison, K. (Recipient) & Wardle, S. (Recipient), 22 Nov 2024
Prize: Award › External award
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Australian Library and Information Association Greening Libraries Research Award
Garner, J. (Recipient), Garrison, K. (Recipient), Wardle, S. (Recipient) & Bell, K. (Recipient), Jun 2021
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Australian Library and Information Association Research Award
Garner, J. (Recipient), Garrison, K. (Recipient), Wardle, S. (Recipient) & Bell, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Charles Sturt University Early Career Researcher Award
Garner, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Activities
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Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) National Conference 2024
Garner, J. (Participant)
06 May 2024 → 09 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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Dr Jane Garner and Dr Beth Wahler in Conversation
Garner, J. (Invited speaker)
22 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
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International Journal of Lifelong Education (Journal)
Garner, J. (Guest editor), Krolak, L. (Guest editor) & Ireland, T. (Guest editor)
2024 → 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
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Public Libraries New South Wales
Garner, J. (Invited speaker)
15 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (Journal)
Garner, J. (Guest editor), Wakeling, S. (Guest editor), Hider, P. (Guest editor), Thompson, K. (Guest editor) & Ee, L. C. (Guest editor)
2024 → 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people - so some are hiring social workers to help
16/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Supporting prisoner rehabilitation through libraries
28/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The Australian Library and Information Association: Greening Libraries in Australia
Garner, J., Garrison, K., Wardle, S., Bell, K., Redshaw, S. & Redshaw, S.
01/02/22 → 19/05/22
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Public libraries as support for people experiencing homelessness grant success
24/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Establishment of 13 new jail libraries in the Philippines
Garner, J. (Creator)
Impact: Social Impact, Quality of life Impact