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Welcome! My name is Kristina Olsen, and here is where you can find my work as an information professional. Originally, this site was designed to showcase the work I produced as a graduate student in the School of Library and Information Science, and to provide insight into my professional development. Since then, I have added the projects I worked on while in business school, as well as, professional work.

 

For more about me…

I’m a graduate from the ALA-accredited, Wayne State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Before Library School

Prior to beginning my studies at WSU, I earned my MBA (2011) and B.S. in Finance (2010) with a concentration in Investments and Institutions from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.  I’ve developed skills in analytic techniques, strategic planning, and  intellectual inquiry. Furthermore, this education has prepared me for leadership roles and to anticipate changes and adapt to changing environments – crucial to such fields as library and information science.

While at UAB, I competed on the cross country and track teams and participated in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. I learned that being a student-athlete requires diligence and great time management skills. The experience has taught me to keep pushing onward to accomplish my dreams.

I am blessed to have had the opportunity to pursue both of my passions – learning and running – at UAB.

Why the MLIS degree?

Libraries and places of knowledge have always held a special place in my heart. As a child spending summers in the library and participating in summer reading programs, along with having a family support system that encourages continual learning, these have instilled the need for me to share this love with others. As technology advances and environments change, so does the role of the information professional. Yet, the information professional’s purpose still remains – to serve the community with its information needs and to provide access to knowledge.  To put simply,  I want to be a part of this wonderful community.

Professional and Academic Interests:

  • competitive intelligence
  • data science
  • data visualization
  • diversity in librarianship
  • information analytics
  • information behavior
  • information economics and policy
  • information literacy
  • information management
  • knowledge management
  • leadership and management
  • network science