Library Leadership Team

The Library Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing and managing the activity associated with the overall operations of the Library.

Leadership Team supports the Library Executive Team in their strategic role and lead on the development of library wide policies, processes and frameworks.

Team members

Head of Customer Services and Teaching Learning and Students

Head of Projects and Business Analysis

Head of Digital Special Collections and Services

Head of Digital Service Innovation

Head of Engagement

Metadata Discovery Manager

Head of Teaching Collections

Executive Office Manager

Library Management Group Advisors

LMG Advisors provide advice and guidance at a strategic level to all members of Library Management Group (Library Executive and Leadership Teams combined) on their specialist area.

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  Bill Ayres, Research Data Management Strategic Lead

  Responsible for the University’s strategic direction and service offerings that facilitate best practice in RDM for our research community.

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  Jennie Blake, Head of Teaching and Learning Development

  Leads on the Library’s work on teaching and learning, ensuring it is collaborative, updated and aligned with student, University and sector demands.

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  Ian Gifford, Head of Digital Development

  Leads the digital development team in the transformation of the digital library through the creation of innovative apps, services and digital content and through involvement in ongoing national and international collaborations.

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  Rachel Kirkwood, Collections Manager

  Using data-driven methods to develop and curate our collections, manage stock, and ensure strategic alignment with academic priorities, particularly in research.

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  Scott Taylor, Head of Library Research Services and Office for Open Research

  Strategic leadership of the Research Services team and Office for Open Research.

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