Career achievements in the last 12 months

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  • Oversaw the changeover of the college Christchurch library from a research to a lending library.
  • Organised the installation of new security gates with RFID technology for the Auckland library.
  • Created new guides for using the online resources.
  • Significantly developed the library's EBSCO eBook collection as well as the print collection.
  • Trialed, proposed and then acquired a new research database for the college, Informit A+ Education.
  • Arranged for the college's masters' theses to be made freely available at Digital NZ's shared repository.
  • Improved the shelving for the general collection and purchased new shelving for the children's picture books.

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