Librarian. Researcher. Well-being advocate. Evidence-based practice is my jam.
2017, certainly in my part of the world has been a year of transformation and renewal. My biggest challenges have also been my biggest achievements. Previous years of beavering away has been recognised. And this year, I’ve taken leaps of faith, personally and professionally. Here’s my year in review. Started…
Last week I attended and presented at my first international conference, the CILIP Conference held in Manchester 5-6 July. At the CILIP Conference, I wore my ‘NGAC hat’ (ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee), though I presented on a topic that interests me over all my ‘hats’ – as a research…
It’s 1st of July and #blogjune is technically finished, but I really wanted to publish this post. Well, two actually. The last couple of days have been like the last few weeks. And things are not slowing down. Wednesday marked a very special anniversary. The anniversary of my hip replacement.…
Today I had my farewell morning tea at my workplace. I officially finish up at Queensland State Archives (QSA) on Friday. As my hands shook, tears flowed (how embarrassing!), I’m sad to be leaving some amazing, knowledgeable and professional people whom I’ve had the privilege of working with and learning…
About a month ago I resigned from my position of Co-ordinator for the ALIA New Graduates Group. This was a big step for me. It was time to pass the baton on to new co-ordinators and allow them the chance to benefit from being in this role. I knew it was time…
