Deborah Turner

Doctoral Student
Box 353770
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-2840

mailto:turned@u.washington.edu

Degrees:

• BA in English with an emphasis in Native American Studies (University of California, Berkley)
• Masters in Information and Library Science (University of Michigan)

Hometown: currently from Santa Cruz, California

Research Intrests: Human information behavior; Leadership and management issues

Statement of Career Goals: To teach and/or conduct research in human information behavior. To collaborate with practitioners on projects in research areas whenever possible.

Hobbies: I commute via bike. Sports were once a big part in my life (basketball, track, rowing)

Personal Information: Though I have lived in many parts of the U.S., I remain a daughter of the South having spent many of my early years there.

Relevant Experience: I have training experience in the areas of conflict management and resolution, meeting facilitation, and coaching. I facilitate in-person and online trainings for staff in libraries nationally and internationally on various management skills with the Association of Research Libraries. I lead in creation and on-going modifications of a conflict management online workshop. Previously, I conducted trainings for community members with the Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County (California).