About Sara Fine
Dr. Sara Fine, Professor Emeritus of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, brought her background as a licensed psychologist to her research, teaching and publications in the field of information science. Her work explored many facets of human interaction with information and technology and how the technological revolution affects individuals, organizations and societies. She conducted a series of national research studies, sponsored by the United States Office of Education, on the human aspects of technological innovation and worked with libraries as well as a variety of other organizations on preparing staff for new technological events.
Dr. Fine earned her BA, MA and PhD in Education from the University of Pittsburgh; she also served as a professor at the School of Information Sciences until her retirement in 1999. Most recently, she held the position of Professor of Information Science at Bar Ilan University.
Unfortunately, Dr. Fine passed away on February 3, 2012 in Tel Aviv. Those interested in supporting the continuation of her work might consider making a memorial donation to the Sara Fine Institute which was created to honor and extend her work studying the relationship between and people and technology. Gifts can be mailed to: University of Pittsburgh, Office of Institutional Advancement, 128 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Please write checks to “University of Pittsburgh” and note “Sara Fine Institute – in memory of Sara Fine” on the memo line of the check; or, visit www.giveto.pitt.edu to make your gift online.