Deirdre Ellis-King speaking at the SILS Alumni Association Launch
Deirdre Ellis-King has joined the School of Information and Library Studies in an honorary appointment as Adjunct Professor for five years. Deirdre held the post of Dublin City Librarian from 1985 until 2010. She served four terms as President of the Library Association of Ireland, 1992 & 1993 and 2007 & 2008 and also served on the Board of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna (The Library Council) for four consecutive terms from 1990 to 2010.
Regarding her appointment she states:
"I am proud to be a member of a profession which I believe, having regard to its remit to manage and disseminate knowledge, that most powerful of currencies, to be one of the most powerful in the world. That power carries responsibility, not least in ensuring that future professionals are educated to the highest possible level.
UCD School of Information and Library Studies has been to the forefront in advancing professional education consistent with national and International best practice for many years. That advance has occurred in a collaborative process with library practitioners in Ireland. I am proud to be one of them.
It is a great honour to have been appointed as Adjunct Professor at UCD. I look forward to being involved with SILS in contributing further to the evolution of professional development in Irish librarianship."
During her appointment as Adjunct Professor, Deirdre will be working with students and staff in the School of Information and Library Studies.
