Dr. Tami Oliphant

Professor

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Biography

Tami Oliphant is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, specifically in the School of Library and Information Studies, where she also serves as the Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program. She obtained her PhD from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario and earned her MLIS from the University of Alberta. Tami's research focuses on intersectional feminist anti-violence theory and practice, particularly in the context of library and information studies (LIS). Her work explores themes such as epistemic injustice, social information practices, and the experiences of library workers regarding issues like patron-perpetrated sexual harassment. She is involved in CIHR-funded projects and has received SSHRC funding to advance her research on sexual harassment in libraries. Tami is dedicated to making the LIS field and its educational institutions more visible, aiming to promote social, epistemic, and informational justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Graduate Coordinator

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton

Oversees the MLIS program and coordinates graduate-level education and curriculum.

Courses

LIS 505 Introduction Research LIS 543 Human Information Interaction LIS 591 Publishing LIS 597 Seminar Advanced Research Scholarship LIS 598 Knowledge Production, Dissemination, Reception LIS 599 Directed Study LIS 600 Capping Exercise

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management