Hannah Shelley - Work info

Hannah Shelley

Hannah Shelley

Research support | Health librarianship | Creating enriching library environments

📍 Dharug Country, Sydney Australia

About

I'm a Library Coordinator at Australian Catholic University. I'm passionate about making complex ideas accessible, improving systems, and supporting ethical research practices. I explore these interests through both my professional work and personal writing, with a particular focus on how information flows through digital environments and impacts human wellbeing.

This website, which I built from scratch, reflects my values around accessible design, user-centered information architecture, and owning your digital presence.

Role

Library Coordinator (Blacktown) | since 2023

Australian Catholic University

Leading library services for a diverse student population in Western Sydney, with responsibilities including:

  • Strategic planning and service development
  • Research support and training delivery
  • Team leadership and professional development
  • Community engagement and partnership building

Career progression

Senior Librarian, Library Academic and Research Services (Health Sciences)

2021-2023

Librarian, Research Support

2020-2021

Information Services Librarian

2013-2020

Key skills & interests

🔍 Advanced Search Strategy Development

Specializing in systematic review methodology, database optimization, and creating reusable search frameworks for complex research questions.

📊 Data-Driven Decision Making

Transforming library usage data and research metrics into actionable insights for service improvement and strategic planning.

🎯 Knowledge Translation

Making complex research concepts accessible through targeted training, clear documentation, and user-centered service design.

⚡ Technical Innovation

Building tools and systems that improve user experience - from search filters to staff development programs to this hand-coded website.

🤝 Collaborative Leadership

Creating environments where teams thrive through shared decision-making, skill development, and genuine support for professional growth.

Selected projects & publications

Research Bites Program

Co-developed an innovative staff development program focused on building library confidence in research services delivery and fostering cross-team collaboration.

Presentation: Lightning talk at Research Support Community Days 2024

Professional writing & analysis

I regularly write about library and information science topics, bringing critical perspectives to professional practice:

Systematic Search Strategies Repository

Developed comprehensive, reusable database search strategies for allied health research.

Integrated Care Search Filter

Contributed bibliographic analysis expertise to the development of the Integrated Care search filter for PubMed.

Education

Master of Information Studies (Librarianship)

Charles Sturt University | 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information and Media)

University of Technology, Sydney | 2011