Role
I work in Learning and Research Support (LRS) within Information and Learning Services (ILS). I am based in the Library where I provide support to the development of digital services. In a few words, my job involves increasing the 'findability' and usability of resources and information by applying information management and user centred design principles.
Some of my duties include web publishing, interface design and evaluation, and contributing to development, organisation and dissemination of ILS information. I am also responsible for the training and communication elements of our projects, producing documentation and training programmes and facilitating communication between our customers and the technical teams across ILS.
Qualifications & background
I have a background in science and over ten years experience working in information services in the HE sector.
Qualifications
- MSc Information Management (with distinction) - Robert Gordon University, UK
- PhD Chemistry - Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK
- MPhil Analytical Chemistry - Departamento de Química Física y Analítica, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry - Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
Interests
- communication and collaboration technologies
- design
- information architecture
- information management
- knowledge management
- people development
- usability and accessibility
- web and user experience development
Professional membership
Member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Professional Member of BCS – The Chartered Institute of IT (MBCS)
