Lulu Yee

Proposed Title

Public libraries and community attachment in regional Australia: An ethnographic exploration

Supervisors

Principal Supervisor: Philip Hider
Co-Supervisor:  Simon Wakeling

Research

Embedded within the ARC Discovery Project “The role of public libraries for a changing rural Australia” I am conducting in-depth ethnographic research into public libraries in two regional towns, looking specifically at their role in facilitating community attachment and belonging.

Why I chose Charles Sturt

I have come to research through practice. I am a librarian and applied for scholarship to join a group research project looking at the role of rural libraries in Australia. While I did not anticipate writing a thesis as part of my career, I am excited to extend my passion for public libraries into the research space and contribute meaningfully to the sector.

Engagement and Memberships

ALIA membership

Libraries Research Group

Publications

ORCID 0009-0005-8369-2931

Hider, P., Wakeling, S., Chan, X. W. (Carys), Xerri, M. (Matt) J., & Yee, L. (2026). Remote Working in Public Libraries: Supporting an Emerging Post-COVID User Group. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 1–17. https://doi-org.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/10.1080/24750158.2025.2604837