Allison Killins

Background

About Allison Killins

I am passionate about information and innovation. Since I graduated from the Faculty of Information Studies, the first graduating class of the revamped and expanded Master of Library Science (1997), I have not looked back, not once. I enjoy being a new adopter of technology, as long as it meets a practical requirement and is not just a fad. I enjoy shaking things up and I am just as comfortable working solo as I am working as part of a team. People ask me all the time if the internet will make my career obsolete.I refer them to the following quote:"We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom. The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely." E. O. Wilson I regularly demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communications skills; am a motivated, progressive team player; in turn, motivate and support staff; demonstrate effective research skills, diplomacy, creativity, and a willingness to develop library skills and management techniques; demonstrate an ability to promote the library and the library system.