Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
Since 2016, Monique’s research has addressed social justice issues related to the environment and adolescent mental health through a focus on the connected professions of social work and librarianship. Projects have included eco-social practice in Australia and Finland; social work and disaster resilience; social work in libraries; and the role of young adult literature with mental health themes to improve mental health literacy through school and public libraries and in the classroom.
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
English Literature/Information Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, Expanding Mental Health Awareness in Adolescents Using Contemporary Young Adult Literature in the English Classroom , Charles Sturt University
01 Mar 2015 → 07 Jul 2022
Award Date: 29 Jul 2022
English Literature, Master of Arts (Interpretive Writing), A Pebble in My Shoe, Charles Sturt University
25 Jul 2009 → 21 Jul 2011
Award Date: 14 Dec 2011
Subject keywords
- young adult literature
- adolescent
- Mental Health
- libraries
- Australian literature
- Social work
- environment
- Wellbeing
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Public libraries in social work practice: Partnerships for social justice
Wardle, S., Shephard, M. & Bell, K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Elgar Encyclopedia of Social Work. Fouche, C. & Beddoe, L. (eds.). Edward Elgar PublishingResearch output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Australian perspectives on environmental practice: A national survey with human service professionals
Boetto, H., Bowles, W., Ramsay, S., Shephard, M. & Cordoba, P. S., Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Social Work. p. 746-776 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mental health themes in Australian ‘prized’ books: Implications for school library collections
Shephard, M., Garrison, K. & Gagen-Spriggs, K., 28 Oct 2024.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only
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Perspectives of ecosocial practice in human services: An international comparison between Finland and Australia
Nöjd, T., Boetto, H., Bowles, W., Närhi, K., Cordoba, S., Ramsay, S., Shephard, M. & Kannasoja, S., 2024, In: British Journal of Social Work.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public libraries and adolescents with mental health concerns: What's in it (the collection) for them?
Shephard, M. & Garrison, K. (Presenter), 08 May 2024.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only
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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Activities
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LoveOzYA (External organisation)
Gagen-Spriggs, K. (Chair), Garrison, K. (Member) & Shephard, M. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Committees and working groups › Industry
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20th Gender and Education Association Conference 2024
Shephard, M. (Organiser)
17 Jun 2024 → 20 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Future of the Professions Research Group Conference
Shephard, M. (Organiser), Clarke, S. (Organiser) & Tuckwell, W. (Organiser)
16 Feb 2023 → 17 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Australasian Children's Literature Association for Research (ACLAR) (External organisation)
Shephard, M. (Chair)
09 Feb 2023Activity: Membership › Advisory position/panel/policy group/board › Academic
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IASL Annual Conference 2023
Shephard, M. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2023 → 21 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Press/Media
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Study Findings on Climate Change Detailed by a Researcher at Charles Sturt University (Australian perspectives on environmental practice: A national survey with human service professionals)
Shephard, M., Boetto, H. & Bowles, W.
09/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media