CATHERINE BARNES

Catherine Barnes is a Course Coordinator and Lecturer at the University of South Australia (UniSA), where she teaches courses in Information Description & Discovery, Metadata, and Information Management Project Placement. Catherine integrates academic theory with practical applications, with a special focus on cataloguing guinea pigs. She holds a Bachelor in Information Management, a Master’s in Information Technology, and a Graduate Diploma in Education. An active contributor to the library and information science field, Catherine serves on committees with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI), and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Catherine has published and presented on metadata for diversity, immersive environments, artificial intelligence, and inquiry learning, inspiring lifelong learning and critical engagement with information.