Annual Report 2011-12
Staff Reports
The Library Staff From left to right: Paul Everest, Ryan Cronin, Mark Nicholls, Janet Chow, Tracy Wilkinson, Allen Purvis, Rachel Walker, Fiona Colbert, Sam Lewsey, YiWen Hon, Rebecca Watts (Absent: Kathryn McKee, John Holt)
Janet Chow – Academic Services Librarian Some four years ago, I recall my first impressions as a newcomer to the Working Library. I remember being hugely impressed by the splendour of the architecture, especially the ways in which the new had been blended in with the old, the academic ambience and the rich resources available to users. But above all, the Library seemed to function smoothly both for users and staff. Library rules, procedures and regulations seemed so well honed and institutionalised – doubtless reflecting the thoughtful efforts of staff over many years. All of this presented a challenge: how to move forward with change when so much seemed already well established and functional. Gradually as I got to know and understand the Library and its working, I realised that it was a dynamic and changing entity that was continuously evolving, yet doing so always while keeping true to its origins and mission as a college academic library. It became clear to me that there was, and is always, scope for improvement in, and updating of, services and facilities.
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