Qualifications 

MClip     Chartered  librarian

BA Hons in Humanities

MA in History

 

Training and Courses

I am a firm believer in lifelong CPD and continue to keep myself aware of current trends and legislation around education and libraries.  I do this by:

attending  training days and conferences

undertaking online training

reading current professional literature

 

 

Background

I have worked in libraries for much of the last 40 years, much of that time as a children’s librarian or running public libraries.  During the last 9 years I was employed as the librarian for Bristol School Library service, until its closure in March 2014.

Authorities I have worked for include

Hampshire County Libraries

Southeastern Education and Library Board, N Ireland

London Borough of Hillingdon

County of Avon

Bristol City Libraries

 

Skills and Experience

During my career I have been lucky enough to have an involvement with my professional body Cilip and that part of it which represents children’s librarians.

• I was the Exhibition Manager for the annual conference for 10 years
• I created close ties with the major children’s publishers in the UK
•  2010 I was the chair of the Youth Libraries group of Cilip
• 2010, the chair of judges for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals

I review children’s books for “The School Librarian”, “Books for Keeps”,  “Armadillo”and “Carousel”, which means that I have an extensive knowledge of children’s literature, across the key stages .

During my career at Bristol I was able to bring a large number of authors to schools and libraries  as part of developing a reading culture in the four unitary authorities.  I am still able to offer this service, so please contact me if you would like information about how to arrange an author event.