Introducing our official Athenians for 2025-26!

Information resources manager │ Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Currently serving as an Information Resources Manager at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, I hold a key leadership position responsible for managing and overseeing the full spectrum of library operations as well as consistently driving innovative services to ensure that the library meets the diverse needs of its users.  Driven by a strong commitment to modernizing library practices, I played a pivotal role in introducing user-centered services and digital tools aimed at improving access, engagement and overall satisfaction. By harnessing technology, we have reimagined traditional library services into dynamic, interactive experiences that encourage greater use and foster meaningful connections with library resources. Efforts have contributed significantly to fostering a more agile and technology-driven library environment, one that is responsive to the rapidly changing academic landscape and the evolving expectations of the university community.

Interim associate dean for resources and discovery │ UCF Libraries, USA

I am Interim Associate Dean for Resources and Discovery at UCF Libraries. With over 30 years of experience spanning public services, systems, and technical services, I am dedicated to making access to high-quality, relevant content effortless for students and researchers. I am passionate about library technologies and have implemented transformative tools that enhance search, access, and authentication. I actively champion information standards, serving on COUNTER and NISO committees, and advocate for library–vendor partnerships. My work ensures that users reach the right content faster, with fewer barriers, and experience greater impact in teaching, learning, and research.

Director of library support and training │ Florida Virtual Campus Library Services, USA

I graduated with a BA in Sociology from Furman University in 1992 and got my MLIS from Florida State university in 1997.  In my library career, I have worked in public libraries, school libraries and academic libraries. I am currently the Director of Library Support and Training at the Florida Virtual Campus, a legislatively mandated state auxiliary service that manages central library services for the 40 public academic libraries in Florida.

University librarian│HKBU, Hong Kong

I have served Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Library for the past seventeen years in positions of increasing responsibility. Starting as an Information Services Librarian, I later took on the roles of Head of Information Services and Deputy University Librarian. In 2022 I was appointed University Librarian. Prior to joining HKBU I spent several years as a school librarian at two international schools in Hong Kong. I am proud of the fact that HKBU was the first university library in Hong Kong to adopt OpenAthens, and I remain committed to enhancing ease of access to library resources. As an Athenian, I hope to contribute to its continued evolution and further improvement.

Associate dean, library access and discovery services│Broward College, USA

I currently serve as the Associate Dean of Library Access and Discovery at Broward College, Florida. I lead the technical services, archives & special collections, collection development, and web development teams for the BC Libraries. I have worked in academic libraries at 5 separate institutions over a career spanning 26 years.

Discovery and access librarian│Jerry Falwell Library, Liberty University, USA

I joined Liberty University as the Discovery and Access Librarian in November 2021. I earned my master’s in library and information sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2021 and a B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2018. In 2024, I served as a Fulbright Specialist to a library in Uzbekistan to help modernize their library system.

Senior content and systems manager│London Business School, UK

A highly experienced library technologist, qualified data scientist, programmer, and published author, I started my career in the mid-1980s — the pre-Internet era of telephone dial-up access to online information. I hold degrees from the universities of Cambridge (BA English Literature) and Sheffield (MA Information Studies).

I work for London Business School, consistently ranked as one of the world’s best business schools, as Senior Content & Systems Manager within the Likierman Library which is now a key part of the Digital Learning division supporting the School’s teaching, research, and flexible online learning missions.

I’ve worked continuously with OpenAthens identity and access management technology in all its many different forms since the original launch as “Athens” in 1997.

Head of library services│University of the Built Environment, UK

I am a solo academic librarian at the University of the Built Environment (formerly UCEM – University College of Estate Management).  The University of the Built Environment (UBE) offers supported online education for the built environment, drawing on over 100 years of experience to provide high-quality learning opportunities.

My current role and responsibilities include managing, organising, evaluating, and disseminating information to support members of the UBE academic community, including students, lecturing staff, and researchers.  My tasks have involved creating both an online library and a physical library from scratch.  With advancements in information governance, I assumed additional responsibilities as Head of Library Services and Strategic Intellectual Property Lead, ensuring that the university, library, and information services complied with copyright and data protection legislation.

I have over twenty-five years of experience managing library and information services, with the majority of my library career spent working at UBE as a solo librarian. I recently wrote and had published The Solo Librarian: A Practical Handbook.