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Dr. Brian Detlor

Professor

Department / Academic Area

Faculty, Information Systems

Email

detlorb@mcmaster.ca

Phone

DSB: 23949

Biography

Dr. Brian Detlor is a Professor of Information Systems at the DeGroote School of Business. 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 of older adults. Brian Detlor - MIRA Brian Detlor | LinkedIn Brian Detlor - MacSphere publications

Videos

Articles

Two older women seated on a couch, engaged in viewing content on a tablet together.
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

A group of 11 DeGroote researchers in business attire, featuring the SSHRC CRSH logo prominently displayed.
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

Publications

Journals

Public Library-led Digital Literacy Training To Older Adults In Social Housing

Brian Detlor

Journal     2025

Proceedings Of The Annual Conference Of Cais / Actes Du Congrès Annuel De L Acsi

Roles And Responsibilities In University?community Engagement For Library And Information Scientists

Julia Bullard    Heather Deforest    Brian Detlor    Cansu Ekmekcioglu    Kristina Mcdavid    Heather O'brien    Ali Shiri

Journal     2024

Proceedings Of The Association For Information Science And Technology

A Survey Of Public Library-led Digital Literacy Training In Canada: Perceptions Of Administrators And Instructors

Brian Detlor    Alexander Serenko    Heidi Julien

Journal     2024

Evidence Based Library And Information Practice

A Survey Of Public Library-led Digital Literacy Training In Canada: Perceptions Of Administrators And Instructors

Brian Detlor    Alexander Serenko    Heidi Julien

Journal     2024

Evidence Based Library And Information Practice

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Other

Addressing The Digital Divide Among Older Adults In Social Housing

R Elgamal    Brian Detlor

Conference    2024

30th Americas Conference On Information Systems Amcis 2024

Digital Storytelling: An Augmented Reality Approach For Historical Archives

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

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    Alexander Serenko    Digital transformation research centre mdtrc Mcmaster

2020

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