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Scotland, United Kingdom

As part of a small team I help to manage the library systems at the National Library of Scotland. In this role I am responsible for:• Developing, maintaining, and supporting the library management system (Ex-Libris Alma)• Developing the resource discovery system (Ex-Libris Primo)• Processing, integrating, transforming, and distributing data/metadata to internal and external systems• Team development• Staff training and developmentI am also both an Alma and Primo… Show more As part of a small team I help to manage the library systems at the National Library of Scotland. In this role I am responsible for:• Developing, maintaining, and supporting the library management system (Ex-Libris Alma)• Developing the resource discovery system (Ex-Libris Primo)• Processing, integrating, transforming, and distributing data/metadata to internal and external systems• Team development• Staff training and developmentI am also both an Alma and Primo Certified Administrator. Show less

Kelvin Hall

I am part of a small team based at a new sound hub at the National Library of Scotland (Kelvin Hall), whose aim is to digitise, catalogue and clear rights for 5,000 sound items currently held by organisations across Scotland. My focus will be on preparing catalogue metadata and mapping that data to two different catalogue systems.This post is part of the “Unlocking Our Sound Heritage”, an ambitious project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and led by the British Library in conjunction… Show more I am part of a small team based at a new sound hub at the National Library of Scotland (Kelvin Hall), whose aim is to digitise, catalogue and clear rights for 5,000 sound items currently held by organisations across Scotland. My focus will be on preparing catalogue metadata and mapping that data to two different catalogue systems.This post is part of the “Unlocking Our Sound Heritage”, an ambitious project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and led by the British Library in conjunction with national and regional partners across the UK.My responsibilities include• Cataloguing physical sound carriers and associated recordings to British Library cataloguing standards (MARC, hybrid AACR2 / in-house standard)• Review and quality check all cataloguing work produced by staff and volunteers before submission to the British Library• Provide audio cataloguing training to staff and volunteers• Manage the workload, monitor, and support volunteers involved in the project• Create packages and train staff involved in remote (offsite) volunteer activities• Structure content packages for the British Library’s Digital Library System (DLS) according to defined British Library formats and procedures• Assist with the identification and recording of rights holders to ensure accuracy and that an audit trail of due diligence is maintained• Ensure that collection items and material on loan are appropriately handled, cared for, and returned in a timely manner• Member of Persistent Identifier Task and Finish Group Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

In this role I lead a library team, manage two physical libraries and their respective collections, and investigate ways to improve the services that we provide. I look to implement strategic and service objectives at a local level and contribute to wider library network strategies.I am part of the peer support network for cataloguing. I continue to be active in the Alma Cataloguing Group who are responsible for producing guidance on cataloguing across all NHS Scotland libraries. My… Show more In this role I lead a library team, manage two physical libraries and their respective collections, and investigate ways to improve the services that we provide. I look to implement strategic and service objectives at a local level and contribute to wider library network strategies.I am part of the peer support network for cataloguing. I continue to be active in the Alma Cataloguing Group who are responsible for producing guidance on cataloguing across all NHS Scotland libraries. My responsibilities include:• Physical library space management• Staff management• Budget management• Collection and resource management (physical and electronic resources)• Promotion and raising awareness of the library network• Service provision (training and support for users)• Help to develop guidance for cataloguing using RDA and MARC21• Catalogue administration for Ex-Libris Alma Library Management System• Quality check catalogue records• Literature searching and responding to research requests Show less

Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow

In this role I am part of a team that manages a range of information resources, delivers training on how to use them, and is available on site to deal with user requests. I am for responsible the selection, acquisition, and cataloguing of all new material added to the collections. I am also part of the Alma Cataloguing Group that discusses approaches to cataloguing in the LMS. Other responsibilities include• Staff management and support.• Perform literature… Show more In this role I am part of a team that manages a range of information resources, delivers training on how to use them, and is available on site to deal with user requests. I am for responsible the selection, acquisition, and cataloguing of all new material added to the collections. I am also part of the Alma Cataloguing Group that discusses approaches to cataloguing in the LMS. Other responsibilities include• Staff management and support.• Perform literature searches.• Provide training on how to use online resources.• Manage OpenAthens and Alma user accounts.• Collection management: selection, acquisition, and cataloguing in MARC21 to RDA standard, including the classification of material using both NLM and LoC schemes.• Promotion of library resources and services. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working in the Sound and Vision Department, I was part of a team that that manages the Sound and Moving Image catalogue (SAMI). Responsibilities include• Examination of individual Sound and Moving Image (SAMI) catalogue entries and exercise of judgement in order to decide what metadata needs to be upgraded to allow full access and prepare for Digital Library System (DLS) ingest.• Identifying recordings or parts of recordings and attaching potentially distinct rights to them.•… Show more Working in the Sound and Vision Department, I was part of a team that that manages the Sound and Moving Image catalogue (SAMI). Responsibilities include• Examination of individual Sound and Moving Image (SAMI) catalogue entries and exercise of judgement in order to decide what metadata needs to be upgraded to allow full access and prepare for Digital Library System (DLS) ingest.• Identifying recordings or parts of recordings and attaching potentially distinct rights to them.• Creating and/or enhancing audio catalogue records using international cataloguing standards (MARC/RDA/AACR2) and liaising with curatorial staff if necessary. • Ensure records of a defined standard are created within the scope and timeframe of projects.• Creating Submission Information Packages (SIPs) for digitised audio and metadata, using Library software• Quality checking of catalogue records and SIPs• Testing software in development. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Discovery is the institutional repository for UCL. I worked with part of the team that dealt with green open access material, processing metadata records, and making them accessible to the general public. Responsibilities included• Maintaining publication data and processing full text deposits for use in the repository • Checking that records added are accurate according to designated standards• Querying bibliographic databases and publisher websites, retrieving… Show more Discovery is the institutional repository for UCL. I worked with part of the team that dealt with green open access material, processing metadata records, and making them accessible to the general public. Responsibilities included• Maintaining publication data and processing full text deposits for use in the repository • Checking that records added are accurate according to designated standards• Querying bibliographic databases and publisher websites, retrieving appropriate citations, and using these details to quality-check and enhance existing records• Managing full text deposits by analysing Copyright Transfer Agreements and related documentation to ensure compliance with copyright legislation• Analysis and problem-solving, to ensure the smooth running of the service• Managing personal workflow• Liaison and communication with contributors and other parties• Contacting publishers and other rights holders, for permission to include full text items in UCL Discovery• Communicating with authors about the status of their full text deposit and requesting alternative versions where necessary Show less

C.G. Jung Club London

The Jung Club Library has a collection of around 4,000 items but no library catalogue. I joined the library as a volunteer to begin a library catalogue and investigate ways to increase accessibility through digital media.Through this volunteer position, I submitted a successful proposal to create a new website and online catalogue for the Library that incorporates the use of open source software. This project involved me• Implementing a cloud server to host the Library… Show more The Jung Club Library has a collection of around 4,000 items but no library catalogue. I joined the library as a volunteer to begin a library catalogue and investigate ways to increase accessibility through digital media.Through this volunteer position, I submitted a successful proposal to create a new website and online catalogue for the Library that incorporates the use of open source software. This project involved me• Implementing a cloud server to host the Library Management System• Installation of open source software (Koha)• Mapping of additional MARC fields as necessary• Cataloguing of material through creation of new records using AACR2 and MARC21• Importing data through Z39.50 servers• System and data maintenance• Creating workflows and teaching staff/volunteers to use the systemA second proposal was also accepted to digitise their historic audio collection, with the intention making it available online in the near future. This collection consists of roughly 500 compact audio cassettes. This project involved me• Assessing and preparing cassettes for digitisation• Repair and maintenance of audio equipment• Creation of digital surrogate audio files• Creation of associated metadata• Creation of online access portal• Maintenance of database information Show less

Knockholt, Kent.

I helped produce and finish bespoke fitted furniture for both high-end commercial and domestic premises. The role required a strong attention to detail, design, and the ability to multitask effectively. I was also involved with training an apprentice and develop their skills in finishing.Responsibilities included: • Preparing material to specific dimensions outlined in detailed designs.• Detailing work such as doors and drawer fronts as requested.• Finishing items to… Show more I helped produce and finish bespoke fitted furniture for both high-end commercial and domestic premises. The role required a strong attention to detail, design, and the ability to multitask effectively. I was also involved with training an apprentice and develop their skills in finishing.Responsibilities included: • Preparing material to specific dimensions outlined in detailed designs.• Detailing work such as doors and drawer fronts as requested.• Finishing items to client’s specifications.• Staff training.• Key holder.• Delegation of tasks. Show less

Chiswick, West London

IMG were moving to a new location and needed additional help to prepare and then relocate the digital and tape archive.Responsibilities included: • Sourcing material from the archive as detailed in prepared lists.• Scanning found material to update the archive.• Assigning material for delivery to new storage site.

West Dulwich

As part of a small team I helped to produce bespoke fitted furniture for both high end commercial and domestic premises and quickly moved into the position of lead Finishing Technician. The role required a strong attention to detail, design, and the ability to multitask effectively. Responsibilities included• Preparing material to specific dimensions outlined in detailed designs.• Detailing work such as doors and drawer fronts as requested.• Finishing items to client’s… Show more As part of a small team I helped to produce bespoke fitted furniture for both high end commercial and domestic premises and quickly moved into the position of lead Finishing Technician. The role required a strong attention to detail, design, and the ability to multitask effectively. Responsibilities included• Preparing material to specific dimensions outlined in detailed designs.• Detailing work such as doors and drawer fronts as requested.• Finishing items to client’s specifications. Show less

Uxbridge Public Library

I helped provide a frontline service for the library, primarily serving the public, but was also involved with stock maintenance, booking, and assisting with computer sessions, and assisting the Duty Manager. Responsibilities included:• Assisting the general public in person, by phone, or email. • Issuing and discharging material.• Registering new users. • Collecting overdue charges• Assisting with computer sessions.• Shelving, tidying, and… Show more I helped provide a frontline service for the library, primarily serving the public, but was also involved with stock maintenance, booking, and assisting with computer sessions, and assisting the Duty Manager. Responsibilities included:• Assisting the general public in person, by phone, or email. • Issuing and discharging material.• Registering new users. • Collecting overdue charges• Assisting with computer sessions.• Shelving, tidying, and reorganising sections.• Data maintenance on in house system (SersiDynex)• General administrative duties. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I assisted the Muniments Team by cataloguing deeds associated with the firm and worked in the library, primarily helping with the re-categorisation of the books kept on site. Responsibilities included• Sorting and cataloguing deed packets.• Retrieving deeds to fulfil deed requests from other departments.• Updating and maintaining database programs.• Organising and cataloguing library material.• Updating the digital library database (PenLib).• Filing books and… Show more I assisted the Muniments Team by cataloguing deeds associated with the firm and worked in the library, primarily helping with the re-categorisation of the books kept on site. Responsibilities included• Sorting and cataloguing deed packets.• Retrieving deeds to fulfil deed requests from other departments.• Updating and maintaining database programs.• Organising and cataloguing library material.• Updating the digital library database (PenLib).• Filing books and supplements. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was attached to the arm of Mouchel contracted to Thames Water that logged complaints and investigated any leakages found on the water system.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

My duties in this position focussed on providing support for the Inspectors in my team, receiving public complaints and successfully resolving them. Responsibilities included• Dealing with health and safety complaints from the public by phone, email, or in person.• Contacting companies that had a complaint raised against them and then working with them to find a resolution.• Provide health and safety guidance/information to public enquiries.• Maintaining in-house database… Show more My duties in this position focussed on providing support for the Inspectors in my team, receiving public complaints and successfully resolving them. Responsibilities included• Dealing with health and safety complaints from the public by phone, email, or in person.• Contacting companies that had a complaint raised against them and then working with them to find a resolution.• Provide health and safety guidance/information to public enquiries.• Maintaining in-house database and filing systems. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

My main responsibility was to maintain all audio equipment in use and ensure the smooth running of sound-checks and shows.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

I was originally employed by Ottakar's Bookstore who were then taken over by HMV group in 2006. I quickly rose to the position of Floor Manager and ran the Academic Department where I helped maintain strong business links with the EFL Department at the local college. Responsibilities included• Dealing with customer enquiries.• New title buying and stock level management.• Staff training.• Team management and goal establishment.• Preparing employee schedules.•… Show more I was originally employed by Ottakar's Bookstore who were then taken over by HMV group in 2006. I quickly rose to the position of Floor Manager and ran the Academic Department where I helped maintain strong business links with the EFL Department at the local college. Responsibilities included• Dealing with customer enquiries.• New title buying and stock level management.• Staff training.• Team management and goal establishment.• Preparing employee schedules.• Completing weekly administrative and financial tasks. Show less

Master’S Degree, Library And Information Studies, Pass With Distinction

Cataloguing and Classification. Advanced Preservation. Information Sources and Retrieval. Information Management. Historical Bibliography..

Singular Module, Miltary Archives, Grade B

Long distance learning module on Military Archives.

Beyond Google - Working With Online Information, Library And Information Science, Pass

Long Distance Learning Module.

Hnc, Audio Production, Grade A

Full time HNC course in audio engineering and sound production.

Master’S Degree, Joint Honours English And Film Studies, 2:2

Full time MA joint honours degree in English and Film Studies.