Experience

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  University of New England (AU)

  • Armidale, Australia

  • Manger, Library Information Resources

    • Jun 2019 - Present
    • Armidale, Australia

    Managing the acquisition of information resources in all formats for the library collections, with responsibility for expending the library acquisitions budget within the constraints imposed by currency fluctuations and pricing of subscription. Liaison with vendors, negotiation of licenses within established guidelines; and terms of trade, as well as provision of advice on strategic purchases to the Director & University Librarian. Responsibility for inward Resource sharing & the Course Readings Service.

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  Qatar National Library

  • Qatar
  • Libraries
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Manager, Collection Acquisition Services

    • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

    Management of acquisitions of all Information resources for the Qatar National Library. Leadership and guidance associated with access and ownership of print and digital resources. Supervision and coordination of the staff and work of the acquisitions department. managing stakeholder relationships to ensure effective and user-friendly access to library resources.

  • Head of Acquisitions

    • Feb 2013 - Dec 2017

    Management of acquisitions of all Information resources for the Qatar National Library. Leadership and guidance associated with initial setup of the operations; Preferred Vendor Contracts for access and ownership of print and digital resources. Supervision and coordination of the staff and work of the acquisitions department. Managing relations with Public Services and Library Information Technology to ensure effective and user-friendly access to library resources.

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  The Petroleum Institute

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Librarian - Acquisitions & Collection Development

    • Jun 2008 - Feb 2013
    • Abu Dhabi

    Collection development and Management; Acquisition & Budget Management; Policy and procedure development, Systems implementation. Clients and Vendor relationships. Contracts management and execution.

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  University of Melbourne

  • Parkville, Melbourne Australia

  • Technical Services Cordination and Managerial roles

    • Oct 2000 - Jun 2008
    • Parkville, Melbourne Australia

    Coordinator Acquisitions / Team Leader Remote Access Services. 2005 to 2008-Collection management and Budget functions plus vendor relationship. Management of remote facilities access and delivery of resources.Manager -Information Acquisitions & Organisation - July 2003 to May 2005Collaborative Development and acquisition of scholarly resources; Human resources, operational & materials budget management for effective functioning; consistent customer service and delivery of results.Coordinator Finance and Acquisitions October 2000 to June 2003Responsible for Library Materials Vote allocations and management; and vendor relations for the sourcing and delivery of Scholarly resources across a network of 22 Branch Libraries.

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  Charles Darwin University

  • Library Services Division; Darwin, Australia.

  • Manager, Information Resources Management Branch

    • Oct 1998 - Oct 2000
    • Library Services Division; Darwin, Australia.

    • Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for acquisitions, cataloguing, serials accounts and collection management, including library building and facilities.• Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best value for products and services.• Lead and motivated staff, with an emphasis on personal and career development, internal training and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety

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  RMIT University

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Librarian, Acquisitions and Information Services

    • Jan 1990 - Sep 1998

    Managed the centralized acquisition of monographs and non-book resources for the RMIT Libraries, Budget and Human Resources management as well as provision of reference and information services to clients. Projects & Achievements highlights included Australian Quality Council review of New Materials Processes leading to a Monetary Quality Award.

  • Head Librarian, Collection Management

    • Jan 1990 - Apr 1990

    Acquisitions and Cataloging; Collection Management and Implementation of GEAC Acquisitions Module.

  • Librarian

    • Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

    Reference services; Supervision and management Branch Serials Collection

  • Library Officer

    • May 1987 - Dec 1988

    Library Officer in charge of the centralized Orders functions.

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  University of Melbourne

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Sessional Library Worker

    • Feb 1987 - May 1987
    • Melbourne, Australia

    In Between jobs Sessional Library Work.

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  Makerere University

  • Kampala City, Uganda

  • Graduate Fellow

    • Apr 1984 - Dec 1986
    • Kampala City, Uganda

    Graduate Assistant with School of Librarianship at Makerere University

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  Uganda College of Commerce

  • Kampala, Uganda

  • Assistant Librarian

    • Mar 1976 - Mar 1980
    • Kampala, Uganda