Experience

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  Crown Law Queensland

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Research and Reference Librarian

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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  Legal Aid Queensland

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Librarian

    • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Created QSIS recording, complex legal research, cataloguing, resource creation & training.

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  Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Librarian

    • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Responsible for contributing to the provision of high level research and information services, including document delivery & ILL (LADD) to Federal Prosecutors across the Australia-wide practice groups. Specific responsibility for cataloguing services using the FIRST LMS on behalf of the Australia-wide library team; writing Qld, NT & extra-territorial jurisdictional intranet & web content and responding to queries from specialist Prosecutors; LMS Cataloguing Manual; design & delivery of the weekly current awareness newsletter; Research law-specific and other databases, ie TimeBase, Westlaw AU, Lexis Advance and international content equivalents.

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  Western Sydney University

  • Parramatta Campus

  • Law School Librarian

    • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Parramatta Campus

    • Managed the library’s information services to all law staff and students (PhD to undergraduate) ie both information literacy instruction and research support• Responsibility for the design, delivery & evaluation of the legal research and legal referencing components of 200977 Fundamentals of Australian Law course to law students across two campuses (Parramatta South & Campbelltown) both f2f and online• Designed and wrote all content for the Introduction to Legal Research Tutorial • Re-wrote the law subject guide to include instructional materials for both Australian and international legal research and the new databases on the Lexis Advance platform• Wrote EndNote X8 for Law program incorporating into existing EndNote service delivery• Supported and trained law staff and students in EndNote X8, helping to coordinate installation, updates and train as necessary• Co-wrote a series of Research Support workshops • Liaised with vendors for tailored IL training and purchasing of law materials via Information Resource Services for WSU• Undertook rostered desk shifts using the Alma/Primo LMS

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  University of Southern Queensland

  • Springfield

  • Law/Business Librarian

    • May 2015 - Sep 2017
    • Springfield

    • Created video resources for the Making The Connection (incarcerated students) project, including ‘Referencing Made Simple’ and ‘Research Made Easy’• Co-wrote report and created prezi for Library Vision 2022 Digital Experiences Team presentation• Lectured on various Business and Arts topics both f2f and via Zoom to students and staff on various business topics • Delivered the legal research component (5 x 3 hour f2f and online lectures) for LAW1112 Legal Writing & Research course requiring teaching both f2f & online cohorts 5 legal research modules, namely:o Introduction to Legal Research (Secondary Sources)o Case law x 2o Statutory law o Foreign International Law• Upgrading the 40% assessment component, i.e. 100 online randomized quiz questions

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  IPWEA Queensland (IPWEAQ)

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Information Resources Manager

    • Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Managed new IA from environmental scan to acquisition and install new Knowledge Centre inc dBase linkage oversight and data migration using Dublin Core metadata standards. Established maintenance schedules accordingly.

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  Queensland Health

  • Forensic Services, Nathan

  • Librarian

    • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
    • Forensic Services, Nathan

    • Provided research support to QH staff including ePrints uploads including copyright checking; metadata integrity• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the digital object repository including integrity of metadata, administrative and reporting functions, including data extraction for copyright reporting requirements to Copyright Agency Limited.• Completed a data cleansing project in preparation for upgrade to the Alma LMS• the ability to apply technology skills to support library systems and emerging technologies;• Performed original and copy cataloguing• Developed online library and information service including the ongoing development and maintenance of an intranet and digital repository;• Indexed and organised information from media sources for staff intranet

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  TAFE Queensland Brisbane

  • TAFE Queensland Brisbane

  • Business Liaison Librarian, TAFE Qld Bne

    • Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
    • TAFE Queensland Brisbane

    Duties included:• Liaise with the Southbank School of Business, and Foundation Studies school to provide research and teacher support via reference service and advices• Represented the library at school meetings and orientation events• Deliver information sessions to groups of students from Certificate II to Diploma level. • Delivered subject-specific and generic information literacy classes on full-text article retrieval, referencing and database and catalogue searching. • Create new online learning materials, including Referencing and Plagiarism subject guide, updating referencing guides• Update relevant subject guides via Springshare’s Lib Guides software.

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  Queensland University of Technology

  • Clayton Utz Law Library

  • Law Library Advisor

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
    • Clayton Utz Law Library

    Duties included:• Prepare and present generic Library classes in information literacy and academic skills support. • Learning support service by answering enquiries about the Library and its services via rostered time at the Library Learning and Research Desk, online via Ask-a-Librarian, and via telephone including: – Understanding clients’ information needs and assisting the client with locating and using printed and online information resources. • Using online learning support resources to provide advice about study skills, such as, academic writing skills, examination preparation, note taking and referencing. • Supporting and resolving issues associated with the Library’s lending service. • Provide administrative support to the Learning and Research Team including bibliographic checking, monograph ordering, collection maintenance, and maintenance of learning resources in print and online. • Provide support for Liaison Librarians and Academic Skills Advisers in the development and presentation of customised information literacy and academic skills support. • Provide assistance with collection development and management, and development and maintenance of learning resources, in print and online. • Take a leadership role in specific collection management projects as required.

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  Griffith University, Australia

  • Logan Campus

  • Information Literacy Librarian SEET (Science, Engineering, Environment, IT) Team.

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
    • Logan Campus

    Duties included:• Plan and deliver a range of discipline-specific and generic Information Skills programs in a range of contexts, including face-to-face, lecture-style, workshop and online using WIMBA technology across all five campuses. For example, I’ve created the content and delivered lectures and workshops to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate schools across SEET, Health, Business, AEL.• Collaborated with teaching staff, student support staff, and the broader academic community in regard to information literacy and transition to university programs. • Creation of learning objects including mp4 video files using Echo 360 software and Captivate motion capture software. For example, the video and other content (including the Prezi) on this referencing library guide was created by me using Echo 360 personal capture software.• Analysed and diagnosed the needs of individual students and specific client groups through the use of needs assessments and surveys. • Developed, implemented and evaluated information literacy programs and resources in collaboration with other members of the Learning Services team to meet the changing needs of students and the changing University profile. For example, I’ve conducted WIMBA online training sessions as part of the HEPPP (Higher Education Preparation Program for the BEd (Primary) cohort at the GC, Logan and Nathan campuses.

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  Department of Education and Training (Queensland)

  • Coorparoo

  • Librarian

    • Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
    • Coorparoo

    • Library systems administration with special responsibility for data migration and cleanse of data storage in Equella applying data standards SCIS and MARC• Maintained Education Queensland’s computer and software network• Updated library databases to ensure functionality of library software• ACARA curriculum subject heading and data input to the Equella database • Evaluation of Education Queensland’s EduSites collection within the Learning Exchange online repository and resource discovery for creation of Department of Education and Training Learning Pathways for Queensland school teachers. • Undertake various tasks including resource discovery for primary and secondary teachers using the Equella database.

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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • Gardens Point

  • Information Officer

    • Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
    • Gardens Point

    Prepare written reports, submissions, profiles and speeches by analysing and synthesising research information and preparing copy, including submissions for Order of Australia, (Young) Queenslander of the Year, Student Leadership Awards, Outstanding Alumni Awards, Queensland Educationa and Training Institute, Qld Premiers Seniors Awards, etc.Create and maintain training materials 'Resources Checklist' with exhaustive list of prospect research sources, web, subscriber and print for ADO and other QUT staff to undertake prospect research.Review and write the print and web-based publications of the ADO as required including Golden Graduates brochure, the new Alumni Net publication material, Student Leadership AwardsContribute to the development and documentation of policies and procedures for prospect research (e.g. quality documents and manuals), information management (file naming conventions for use within the TRIM framework) and privacy.Maintain, create queries, export data from Raiser's Edge database for export to excel for advanced sorting function.

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  Ipswich Library and Information Service

  • Ipswich

  • Reference Librarian

    • Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
    • Ipswich

    Duties: Undertake rostered shifts at both the reference and combined IT/Local History help desk where I advise and assist clients on the efficient and effective use of information and resources, and problem solve IT issues. Undertake reader's advisory tasks, Attend to local history research, and other duties as required. Co-ordinate the work flow of the library's casual staff.

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  Schools of Economics & Finance, School of Accounting, QUT Languages School

  • Liaison Librarian to the Faculty of Business

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

    Duties: Liaise with the business faculty and schools to provide research and academic support via reference services. Represent the library at school meetings, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and other events. Deliver information sessions to groups of new undergraduate students, and the six-weekly MBA cohort about the library's role and service functions. Deliver subject-specific and generic information literacy classes on endnote, full-text article retrieval, and database and catalogue searching. Liaise with FOB Learning Designers to create resources for the BFLI (online learning intiative) project including AYB114 Business Technologies with LD (Natasha Giardina) and Lecturer Shereena Buckby. Organised trial of Osiris & Mint Global databases, and vendor/academic and library staff to attend demonstration. Select print and electronic resources in accordance with the library's resource plan, and manage the school's library resource allocation which is reported quarterly. Undertake mandatory quarterly reporting including key performance indicators (statistics on information skills classes delivery type and numbers, numbers of research queries answered for students and staff, attendance at seminars, meetings etc). Maintain the business librarian's blog at www.businesslibrarian.wordpress.com Take responsibility for the branch library outside of normal working hours ensuring it operates in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. Take responsibility for the workflow of the reference librarian assigned to the business faculty.

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  QUT Library Gardens Point

  • Reference Librarian to Schools of Science and IT

    • Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

    Duties: Perform help desk reference duties including face-to-face and virtual reference. Assist with information resource management, including bibliographic checking, updating holdings/impact factor lists, resource evaluation and collection maintenance. Weeding of the natural resources, life sciences, and IT print collection. Resolve issues regarding access to and use of electronic systems, particularly with the use of QUT Virtual, Blackboard, and the Course Materials Database. Take responsibility for the branch library outside of normal working hours ensuring it operates in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. Project Officer for ILAT (Information Literacy Action Team) Co-ordinator, fixed term, 30 hours. QUT Library Gardens Point, October 2008 to January 2009.Editing existing and creating new viewlets from the Viewlet Builder 5.0 screen capture software for upload to the eGrad School's Info Scholar community site on the Blackboard LMS.Liaison Librarian to the Faculty of Business (School of Management), Liaison to the Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Australian Centre for Business Research, Australian Centre for Non-Profit Studies. Full-time, fixed term.

  • Project Officer for ILAT (Information Literacy Action Team)

    • Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

    Duties: Edit existing and create new viewlets from the Viewlet Software Builder 5.0 screen captue software for upload to eGrad School's Info Scholar cumminity site on the Blackboard LMS.

  • Liaison Librarian Faculty of Business (School of Management)

    • Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

    Duties: Perform help desk reference duties including face-to-face and virtual reference. Assist with information resource management, including bibliographic checking, updating holdings/impact factor lists, resource evaluation and collection maintenance. Weeding of the natural resources, life sciences, and IT print collection. Resolve issues regarding access to and use of electronic systems, particularly with the use of QUT Virtual, Blackboard, and the Course Materials Database. Take responsibility for the branch library outside of normal working hours ensuring it operates in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.

  • Liaison Librarian School of Engineering Systems

    • Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

    Duties: Liaise with the Built Environment & Engineering (BEE) faculty and school of Engineering Systems to provide research and academic support via reference services. Disseminate monthly newsletters for staff and students, attend faculty-wide meetings, school meetings, and other events including PhD confirmations. Select books in accordance with the school resource plan, and manage the school's library resource budget which is reported quarterly. Undertake mandatory quarterly reporting including key performance indicators as measured by statistics on information skills classes delivery type and numbers, numbers of research queries answered for students and staff, attendance at seminars, meetings etc. Deliver information sessions to groups of new undergraduate students about the library's role and service functions. Co-develop and deliver research workshops on academic publishing, journal impact factors, open access, e-prints and google scholar. Deliver subject-specific and generic information literacy classes on endnote, full-text article retrieval, database and catalogue searching. Select books in accordance with school resource plan, and manage school resource budget. Take responsibility for the branch library outside of normal working hours ensuring it operates in a safe, secure, and efficient manner, as well as the workflow of the reference librarian assigned to the BEE faculty.

  • Sessional Academic ITB322 Information Retrieval

    • Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

    Co-design, deliver and evaluate an assessable component during the last 8 weeks of semester to up to 70, 3rd year undergraduate IT students.

  • Reference Librarian to the School of Science and Informaiton Technology

    • Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

    Duties: Perform help desk reference duties including face-to-face and virtual reference. Assist with information resource management, including bibliographic checking, updating holdings/impact factor lists, resource evaluation and collection maintenance. Weeding of the natural resources, life sciences, and IT print collection. Resolve issues regarding access to and use of electronic systems, particularly with the use of QUT Virtual, Blackboard, and the Course Materials Database. Take responsibility for the branch library outside of normal working hours ensuring it operates in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.

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  QUT Gardens Point

  • Project Officer

    • Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

    Duties: Pedagogical analysis, revision and transfer of material from the former ITN279 Information Literacy Education unit to the new IT/Education unit INN532 Information Literacy Education to accommodate the online cohort. Required proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System collaborative software.Liaison Librarian to the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering (School of Engineering Systems), Liaison to the Built Environment and Engineering Research, Co-operative Research Centre for Integrated Asset Management (CIEAM). Full-time, fixed term

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  Redbank Plains Branch, Ipswich Library & Information Service

  • Reference Librarian

    • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

    Duties: Oversee the shelving, circulation, and general administration of the library building as duty librarian. Undertake reference services and all general enquiries by email, phone and face to face, and via web chat, circulation, ordering, selection and checking of material, report of IT and other issues, supervision of library and staff on weekends and evenings, general support of Liaison Librarians.

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  Parkit Films

  • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

  • Production Assistant

    • Dec 1991 - May 1998
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

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  John Fairfax Publications

  • Journalist

    • Feb 1989 - Dec 1991

    Duties: Research and write properly-related feature articles and news items for a flagship property magazine, Australian Property News. Research and write for the property pages of Business Review Weekly. (see attached for a sample publications list)