Hannah Foster

Library Specialist (Scholarly Communication)

Library

+61 8 8201 2858

hannah.foster@flinders.edu.au

Central Library

GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE, SA, 5001

Hannah is a Library Specialist (Scholarly Communication) at Flinders University. She supports researchers across the publishing process, including journal selection, open access, Read & Publish agreements, metrics, and broader publishing strategies.

Her work focuses on supporting researchers to navigate an increasingly complex publishing landscape, bringing together practical guidance, sector insight, and a commitment to open research and bibliodiversity.

Qualifications

Master of Information Management (Library and Information Management) | University of South Australia
Bachelor of Social Science | University of Adelaide

Key responsibilities

Provide specialist advice on publishing, open access, Read & Publish, and metrics
Design and deliver training on publishing and open scholarship
Lead Read & Publish communications and maintain publishing tools and webpages
Coordinate Open Access Week and related engagement activities