Dr. Brian Detlor

Professor

Department / Academic Area

Faculty, Information Systems

Email

detlorb@mcmaster.ca

Phone

Area Chair

Information Systems

Available to Supervise PhD

Information Systems

Biography

Dr. Brian Detlor is Professor and Area Chair (Information Systems) at the DeGroote School of Business and Vice-Chair of the McMaster Research Ethics Board. His current research investigates the efficacy of digital literacy training programs offered by community organizations, such as public libraries and social service agencies. His research seeks to explore ways to enhance the digital literacy skills and online mobility of older adults.

Videos

Articles

August 9, 2024 · BRIAN DETLOR | DIGITAL DIVIDE | INFORMATION SYSTEMS | MDTRC | RESEARCH | RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Bridging the Digital Divide

January 5, 2022 · BRIAN DETLOR | DIGITAL LITERACY | RESEARCH

Brian Detlor Helps Deliver Digital Literacy

September 8, 2021 · BRIAN DETLOR | COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS | DIGITAL LITERACY | INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY | LIBRARIES | RESEARCH

Promoting digital literacy in the 21st century

July 9, 2020 · BRIAN DETLOR | GORAN CALIC | JENNA EVANS | JOHN MAHEU | KATYA MALINOVA | KEVIN VEENSTRA | MARYAM GHASEMAGHAEI | RESEARCH | RICK HACKETT | SASH VAID | SEAN O'BRADY | SSHRC | YANG PAN

The DeGroote School of Business Celebrates SSHRC Grant Success

Three individuals in business attire, including Maureen Hupfer, Benson Honig, and Brian Detlor, all smiling together.

September 12, 2019 · BENSON HONIG | BRIAN DETLOR | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | DEGROOTE | HAMILTON | HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | MAUREEN HUPFER

Recognized for Community Engagement: DeGroote Honours Three of its Own

A man passionately plays an electric guitar, positioned in front of a vibrant drum kit, creating a dynamic musical scene.

July 17, 2019 · BRIAN DETLOR | CATHERINE CONNELLY | ELKAFI HASSINI | GILLIAN MULVALE | HUMANITIES | PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | RESEARCH | SOCIAL SCIENCES | SSHRC

Knowledge mobilization: DeGroote faculty earn support via Partnership Development Grants

Publications

Journals

A Community Partnership Approach To Digital Literacy Training For Older Adults Between Public Libraries And Seniors’ Organizations

Brian Detlor Raghad Elgamal Heidi Julien Alexander Serenko

Journal 2024

Canadian Journal Of Information And Library Science

Pathways To Positive Change: Exploring Research Engagement In Practice Contexts

Lynne Bowker Brian Detlor Mary Greenshields Dana Mckay Sarah Polkinghorne

Journal 2023

Proceedings Of The Association For Information Science And Technology

Exploring The Digital Literacy Needs And Training Preferences Of Older Adults Living In Affordable Housing

Carmela Alfaro-laganse Kaitlin wynia Baluk Brian Detlor

Journal 2023

Journal Of Technology In Human Services

Towards A Contingency Model Of Knowledge Sharing: Interaction Between Social Capital And Social Exchange Theories

Brian Detlor Li Zhao

Journal 2023

Knowledge Management Research & Practice

Other

Digital Storytelling: An Augmented Reality Approach For Historical Archives

Daven Bigelow Brian Detlor Michael Egan Calvin Hillis Maureen Hupfer Simon Ma Rehan Theiveehathasan

Conference 2021

International Conference On Education And New Learning Technologies

Local Community Digital Literacy Training

Brian Detlor Heidi Julien Rose tara La Alexander Serenko

2020

Local Community Digital Literacy Training

Brian Detlor Heidi Julien Rose tara La Digital transformation research centre mdtrc Mcmaster Alexander Serenko

2020

Power Of Stories In Transferring Information: Evidence From A Digital Storytelling Initiative

Brian Detlor F Nosrati

Conference 2020

26th Americas Conference On Information Systems, Amcis 2020

Tags: BRIAN DETLOR FULL TIME FACULTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS