Emilia C. Bell (they/them) | Hear my name.
I am an LIS professional, non-executive board director, and PhD candidate who is passionate about inclusive and impactful leadership that drives positive change for individuals, communities, and organisations.
My doctoral research explores open knowledge diplomacy, focusing on the role of Australian university libraries in open practices for climate scholarship. As a proudly queer and disabled person, my lived experience is a catalyst for community-building, partnership, and engagement.
My work and leadership have included:
- Publishing, speaking, and blogging on topics that include evidence-based practice, research and open knowledge, and inclusive leadership.
- Co-founding and serving as President of the Alliance for Neurodiversity and Disability in GLAMR Professions Australia Inc. (ANDPA).
- Co-hosting the GLAMR Disability in Dialogue podcast, facilitating conversations about accessibility and inclusion in the GLAMR sector.
- Participating in the Australian Parliamentary Library Internship program in 2019.
- Receiving a governance scholarship for leaders with disability as part of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Disability Leadership Program and completing the Foundations of Directorship course in 2023.
- Being elected as a Non-executive ALIA Board Director (2024-27).
- Being awarded the ALIA Metcalfe Award in 2024.
- Being appointed to the Board of Ballet Without Borders in 2025