Cleire Lauron

Metadata & Discovery Librarian

EDUCATION
M.L.I.S., University of Alberta
B.A. (Psychology), Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Diploma - Library & Information Technology, Langara College

Cleire is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata representing KPU Library's physical and digital collections. Her areas expertise include cataloguing, subject analysis, classification and name authorities management.

PROFESSIONAL & SCHOLARLY INTERESTS
- Resource description and access
- BIBFRAME
- Database management
- Linked data
- Open education
- Open access

AWARDS
NASIG (North American Serials Interests Group)
Equity & Inclusion Award
Presented at the 2023 NASIG Conference (Pittsburgh, PA)

PRESENTATIONS
Lauron, C. (2024, June 30). Indigenizing metadata through classification: Brian Deer Classification Implementation at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Library. Poster session presented at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, CA.

Chong, R., Edwards, A., & Lauron, C. (2023, November 29). Breathing new life into information organization: Brian Deer Classification in two academic libraries. Session presented at the International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum, Honolulu, HI.

Casenas, C., Lauron, C., & Smith, M. (2023, November 17). Persistence and resistance: Reframing our work through a lens of abundance. Session presented virtually at the BC Academic Libraries Section 2023 Winter Event, Vancouver, BC.

Chong, R., Lauron, C., Manhas, A., Maylott, P., & McLeod, C., (2023, August 23). CARL inclusion perspectives webinar series: Sixth panel featuring library colleagues with intersectional identities. Panel discussion presented virtually at the Canadian Association of Research Libraries.

Casenas, C., Lauron, C., & Smith, M. (2023, June 1). And/and: Reframing our work through a lens of abundance. Session presented at the Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians Conference, Toronto, ON.

Chong, R., Edwards, A., Kalfon, E., Lauron, C., Liang, B., & Taylor, J. (2023, April 13). Indigenous library practices: Shattering mirrors and expanding landscapes. Session presented at the BC Library Association Conference, Richmond, BC.

Chong, R., Edwards, A., Lauron, C., & Wellwood, E. (2022, November 18). Classification collaboration: Three libraries and the Brian Deer Classification system. Session presented virtually at the BC Academic Libraries Section 2022 Winter Event, Vancouver, BC.