My central interest is in examining and understanding the practices of people from their perspective, following the interdisciplinary approach of the Ethnomethodology’s Program. More specifically, I am interested in considering issues such as sharing, creating, and handing down knowledge and expertise in organizational settings and communities by examining and understanding how knowledge and expertise is produced and shared in and through actions. This has taken on an increasing importance as this expertise sharing often takes place in technology mediated contexts.I have so far conducted fieldwork in a number of organizational settings, including libraries, hospitals, and corporate organizations. A through understanding of professionals’ practices allows for a more nuanced view of the important issues which arise from practical management of knowledge efforts and in my research, has resulted in the co-design of services and technology with stakeholders. I am currently enjoying how my perspective is gradually broadening through my involvement with the staff at KeMCo.

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