Hello

Student, Landscaper, Cafes, Retail, Public Libraries, Student, Museums, Shed Builder and back to Libraries! Throw in a fair bit of travel and that just about sums me up, apart from the best part of my life which is being Dad to two wonderful, smart and beautiful boys, Raphael (7) and Manu (5). I will refrain from boring everyone with my proud Dad photos, unless you want? (I have video as well!!)
My interests vary as much as my work experience, from the history of Islam to the insights of Steve Hansen. I am currently living in Redwood but my heart is in the Peninsula. My family are originally from Governors Bay and I have lived in Purau and Lyttelton, and I try to get over that way at least once a week.
Before starting my position in the Liaison Librarian team I was with Canterbury Museum for two years as Curator of Pictorial Collections, here, among other things I was part of the CEISMIC Consortium and helped establish the online collections and social networking presence of the Museum. At Christchurch City Libraries I held a number of roles over the years, including, Reference Librarian at the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre and as the Content Manager for the Kete Christchurch project. At the moment, when I’m not at UC, I am working on a short-term project for ECAN which mostly involves digital curation.
It was in my student days at Canterbury that I was inspired to become a librarian, so I feel very fortunate to be able to work here now. The great thing about this field is you learn something new every day, so I am looking forward to soaking up as much knowledge and gaining new skills in my year at UC.