What do librarians do? The profession once known as ‘librarianship’ has now taken on many different names, and consequently, the role of librarians has also changed in some cases. No longer are librarians simply the custodians of shelves of books, but they also have to look after electronic resources too….>
Professional Case Studies
Human Resources Adviser at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
by Sarah Marten Dorette Morgan spent six months during 2009 at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand undertaking an exchange visit in the Human Resources department where she worked as a Human Resources Adviser. Dorette’s usual job is Personnel Manager at the University of Bristol, working with the Faculty…>
Deputy Director (Placements)
by Sarah Marten Michelle Kavan – Deputy Director (Placements) Michelle Kavan manages the placement team in the Placement and Careers Centre at Brunel University. Michelle’s enthusiastic and energetic approach helped the university to win the “Best University Placement 2010” by Rate my Placement. Each year Michelle’s team of placement officers…>
Operations Manager
by Sarah Marten Liz Plant is the Operations Manager in the School of Hospitality and Tourism, Faculty of Professional Studies at Thames Valley University (TVU). TVU has recently been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for outstanding achievement and excellence in hospitality education in recognition of their continuing contribution within…>
International Accommodation Officer
by Sarah Marten Helena Pritchard has a varied and rewarding role helping international students find accommodation at the University of Glamorgan in Pontypridd, South Wales. Building and maintaining relationships with students from all corners of the world, including Africa, Europe, China, the USA and Mexico are key to Helena’s role….>
Interim Manager
“There’s no standard formula, you just make a difference and move on” Vivian Silverman is an Interim Manager. He works on a number of projects each year, implementing change within different companies. Over the years, many of his projects have been selected by Alium Partners, the leading independent provider of…>
Personal Assistant to the Pro-Vice Chancellor
Suky Sanghera works as a PA to Professor Ian Marshall, who is the Pro-Vice Chancellor at Coventry University with overall responsibility for research. There is nothing routine or repetitive about Suky’s fascinating role, where she has been given every encouragement to develop her skills and take on lots of responsibility….>
Director of European and International Mobility
by Sarah Marten Dr Jean-Bernard Adrey leads the newly established European and International Mobility Service (EIMS) at Coventry University. This service enables current students and recent graduates the chance to engage in a range of exciting overseas study, work and volunteering opportunities. It also encourages participation in international projects, fieldwork…>
Equality and Diversity Adviser
By Sarah Marten Janine Chalmers works in the Policy, Planning and Governance section at the University of Aberdeen as Equality and Diversity Adviser. Under the legislation equality encompasses six strands: race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age, and Janine helps the University ensure it is complying with…>