I'm an academic librarian at Australian Catholic University, where I lead the library team at the Blacktown campus and also play a role in research support across the organisation.
This blog is where I work through some of my ideas about libraries, tech, and culture. I'm passionate about the mechanics of information access - search, discovery, platforms, and how people value and use knowledge. I see technology as a double-edged sword and I'm interested in how it shapes human behaviour and especially how we engage with information. I enjoy problem solving, questioning conventional wisdom, and I try to do it in a humble, fair, and engaging way.
Outside of work and writing, I'm raising a young person with my husband, spending too much time on the computer, attending a church, and trying to live in a way shaped by my values of kindness, openness, and authenticity.
If you want to work together on something or just chat about libraries and tech, send me an email.
"Taking the First Bite: How 15-minute Learning Sessions can Build Connection"
Presented on the success of an innovative staff development program, "Research Bites" and how it fostered connections across the ACU library team.
"Research Bites: A novel approach to PD for library staff"
Presented on the early development of "Research Bites" as a way to develop research support skills among library staff.
Developed comprehensive, reusable database search strategies for allied health research.
Contributed bibliographic analysis expertise to the development of the Integrated Care search filter for PubMed.
Now for the important stuff: