On the eve of Te Wiki o te Reo Mâori it is timely to announce that Aurelia’s position has been renamed Kaitakawaenga : Liaison Librarian.

Te Aka Mâori-English Dictionary gives the translation Mediator or Arbitrator for Kaitakawaenga – http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&keywords=kaitakawaenga&search=

This change has come about as part of the PD&R process. The Position Description for the role has been reviewed and updated to better reflect the work that Aurelia does and the responsibilities of the role. The change of title has been approved by Te Ohu Reo (The UC Mâori Language Reference Group), Library Managers and by HR.

Alison McIntyre
Academic Liaison Manager