Susan Lee

Library Supervisor at Libraries Unlimited South West
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Exeter, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • British Sign Language Limited working proficiency
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Emily Macaulay MBE

Sue is committed to the work and development of public libraries. She is highly motivated to undertake personal development opportunities, working towards her chartership and is heavily involved with our Enterprising Libraries work. Sue has a lot of knowledge and runs the Exeter Library monthly BSL group.

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Credentials

  • Enterprise Shed: Making Ideas Happen - Newcastle University
    FutureLearn
    Feb, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Smart Cities — The Open University
    FutureLearn
    Nov, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Innovation and Enterprise — Loughborough University
    FutureLearn
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Web science: how the web is changing the world — University of Southampton
    FutureLearn
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data to Insight - University of Auckland
    FutureLearn
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business Fundamentals Effective Networking - The Open University
    FutureLearn
    Feb, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Power of Social Media — University of Southampton
    FutureLearn
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Libraries Unlimited South West
    • United Kingdom
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Library Supervisor
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      I work in the vibrant public library of Crediton Library and am passionate about libraries as they support reading, digital inclusion, learning and of course enjoyment. I have am currently working towards Chartership with the CILIP the Library and Information Association.I manage the day to day operation of the Library, leading the staff team and deploying staff and resources to deliver excellent services and customer care. I manage the building to ensure safe and effective delivery of services. I develop innovative library services, working with existing and new partners to exceed the needs and expectations of individuals and communities. Show less

    • Customer Service Assistant and Business Champion
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

      I work in the Devon Libraries flagship Exeter Library and am passionate about libraries as they support reading, digital inclusion, learning and of course enjoyment. I provide a very welcoming, high quality service and greatly enjoy helping customers. I have am currently working towards Chartership with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.I am a Business Champion for the Exeter Library Business & IP (Intellectual Property) Centre, part of the British Library Business & IP Centre network. I enjoy supporting individuals, start ups and businesses to achieve their potential and be successful. I deliver informative and engaging workshops, provide support and networking at business events and provide focused, relevant 121 support clinics. I score highly on client evaluation forms and am enthusiastic to grow Exeter Business & IP Centre to support more people. Show less

  • Devon County Council
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Library Assistant
      • Oct 2007 - Mar 2016

      As a library assistant I provided a very welcoming, high quality service and greatly enjoyed helping customers. I achieved Certification with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. My library successfully bid to become an Enterprising Library associated with the British Library Business and IP centre. I developed my role as part of a small team providing business support. I proposed and ran Library Camp SW 2014 to provide a forum for discussion and information sharing for library and information professionals across the South West. Show less

  • Opportunity Playgroup
    • Devon
    • Deputy Supervisor and Administrator
      • Jul 2002 - Aug 2007

      As Deputy Supervisor I was responsible for the provision of safe, high quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years with additional needs. I planned the curriculum and supervised sessions, staff and volunteers. I created individual development plans, assessments and reports and attended review meetings. I liaised with parents/carers and other professionals/agencies. OFSTED assessed that the playgroup provided high quality nursery education, staff planned very effectively, providing excellent activities in each area of learning, children made excellent progress and that staff were committed to providing excellent support for families. As Playgroup Administrator I managed the finances - accounts, payroll, budgets and grant applications. I produced reports, forms, plans, letters, notices and displays. I kept up to date with and implemented new legislation and guidance. I assisted the committee and staff. Show less

  • Pre-school
    • Devon
    • Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator
      • Aug 1997 - Jul 2002

      I was responsible for the provision of safe, high quality education and care for children aged 3 - 5 years. I planned the curriculum and individual development. I supervised sessions in pre-school and in primary school, supervised staff and volunteers and liaised with parents/carers, reception teachers and other professionals/agencies. OFSTED assessed that the preschool offered a high standard of preschool provision. I led the team to achieve PLA Accreditation (Quality Assurance Scheme), one of the first early years providers to gain this high quality control standard. Show less

Education

  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
    Certification, Library and Information Services
    2010 - 2010
  • Best Practice Network
    Early Years Professional Status, Early Years Practice and Leadership
    2007 - 2008
  • Bath Spa University
    Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Environmental Science
    1981 - 1982
  • University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Soil Sciences
    1978 - 1981

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