Weaving a web of recruitment

Sherry Renee Ward

101 Louis Shores Building
School of Information Studies
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fl 32306-2100

srw4000@garnet.acns.fsu.edu

Degrees:

  • B.S. in Elementary Education, Florida State University
  • M.S. in Library and Information Studies, Florida State University

town: Tallahassee, Florida

Research Interests: Social Informatics, Medical Informatics, Digital Divide, Diffusion of Innovations, Universal Design

Publication: Ward, S.(2003).Health Smart Cards: Merging Technology and Medical Information.Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 22(1), 57-65.

Work Experience: Six years teaching experience in Elementary Schools; Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University;

Career Goals: To become a professor at a public institution; work with corporations and community groups; to encourage all students (especially minorities) to be involved in information technology use, education and careers; complete independent research projects and write to contribute to the LIS information base.

Hobbies: Reading, watching documentaries, traveling

Personal Info: Mother of six-year old Meghan Spencer; member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; member of Flipper Chapel AME Church