Elizabeth Wells is a PhD candidate with the University of South Australia. She left working in libraries in central Victoria to come to South Australia and undertake research around restoring the therapeutic benefits of reading to people undergoing cancer treatment. She holds a BSc in Computer Science and History & Philosophy of Science from The University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from LaTrobe University, a Graduate Diploma and Master of Library and Information Management from the University of South Australia. Her main area of interest is reading for wellbeing, particularly for people affected by cancer and people in palliative care. She is also passionate about the role of libraries in our communities and pre-literacy and literacy programs. Elizabeth can be reached at elizabeth.wells@mymail.unisa.edu.au
Experience
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–presentPhD Candidate, University of South Australia
Education
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2016University of South Australia, Master of Library and Information Management
Publications
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2023Psycho-oncology Bibliotherapy Program for Improving the Emotional Wellbeing of People Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Literature Review and Preliminary Findings, Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association
Professional Memberships
- Australian Library and Information Association
- International Psycho-Oncology Society
- Clinical Oncology Society of Australia
- Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
