Dr. Catherine Cotter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine joined the Gerard V. La Forest Law Library in 2008 as a Reference/Instruction Librarian, later becoming the Head Law Librarian in 2015. Prior to joining UNB, she worked as a Reference Librarian at the Paul Martin Law Library at the University of Windsor and practiced law in Manitoba for several years before transitioning into librarianship. In July 2020, Catherine was appointed Acting Associate Dean. She has taught legal research components in the Legal Research Advocacy course and has offered the Advanced Legal Research Writing course. Catherine is a co-author of the 'Practical Guide to Canadian Legal Research,' which is widely used by legal research instructors and students across Canada, and has also contributed to a legal dictionary addressing librarian burnout. She actively participates in the Canadian Association of Law Libraries.

Research Interests

Experience

Reference/Instruction Librarian

2008-01-01 — Present

Gerard V. La Forest Law Library, UNB • Fredericton, NB

Joined as a Reference/Instruction Librarian and became Head Law Librarian in 2015.

Reference Librarian

— Present

Paul Martin Law Library, University of Windsor • Windsor, ON

Worked as a Reference Librarian before moving to UNB.

Acting Associate Dean

2020-07-01 — Present

University of New Brunswick • Fredericton, NB

Appointed Acting Associate Dean.

Courses

Law 1323 Legal Research Advocacy Law 3904 Advanced Legal Research Writing

Requirements for University of New Brunswick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in Business or related field Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
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Specialization Notes

Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration