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Derek Taylor

Volunteer at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

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Seasoned library and project management professional with 30+ years of experience.

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Location

Greater Sheffield Area, GB

Skills

Project Management
Library
Information Management
Change Management
Management
Content Management
Research
Knowledge Management
Training
Team Leadership
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$120.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Derek has 30+ years of experience in library management and project management, which is a significant amount of time. He has worked in various roles, including team leadership and project management, at OCLC, Harper Adams University College, and Swansea Institute. He also holds an MLS degree from Loughborough University, which adds to his credibility. Location is the Greater Sheffield Area, which is a more affordable region compared to major cities like London. Considering his experience, education, and location, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $120, which is below the national average for project managers and library professionals in the UK. However, this is a rough estimate and may vary based on specific requirements and industry demands.

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Derek Taylor is a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in library management, project management, and team leadership. He has managed teams, led projects, and worked in various roles at OCLC, Harper Adams University College, and Swansea Institute. Derek holds an MLS degree from Loughborough University and a BA (Econ) (Hons) degree from The University of Sheffield.

Experience

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
- Lower Woods Nature Reserve
- Volunteer
  - Aug 2015 - Present
  - Lower Woods Nature Reserve
  Working as a volunteer one day per week - mostly coppicing in the winter and other clearance work in the summer - both to promote wildlife and for timber products.
Retired
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Retired
  - Jan 2014 - Present
  - Bristol, United Kingdom
  I have now retired from OCLC and look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing the activities which I haven't been able keep up with while working.
OCLC
- Application Services Manager
  - Sep 1996 - Jan 2014
  Managing a team of 4 colleagues involved in the delivery of library automation projects to customers.
Harper Adams University College
- Head of Library & Learning Resources
  - 1982 - 1996
  Managed Computing, Library & Audio Visual Services
Swansea Institute
- Deputy Librarian
  - 1977 - 1982
  Acting Librarian during Librarian's illness

Education

1975 - 1976

Loughborough University
MLS, Librarianship

1975 - 1976
1966 - 1969

The University of Sheffield
BA (Econ) (Hons), Economics, Geography

1966 - 1969

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