Why are you interested in the topic you are presenting?
I am fascinated by collaboration and collaborative leadership; the tremendous potential of collaboration, the art and science of collaboration, and practically how can we collaborate towards achievement of best outcomes. In this area, the opportunity to work with others to explore integration of librarians as part of a research team was compelling as this is an area that has not been widely addressed but is of importance to many.

What does “fearless” mean to you?
Marianne Williamson says it best in my opinion, “Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us….As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

What have you read/seen/listened to lately that you would recommend to your audience (something that would help them to learn more about your topic)?
Lorenzetti, DL & Rutherford, G. (2012). Information professionals’ participation in interdisciplinary research: a preliminary study of factors affecting successful collaborations. Health Information and Libraries Journal. 29:274–284