Biography
Academic achievements
Postgraduate Diploma (with distinction) in Information and Library Science
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen (1995 - 1996)
MA (Hons) in English
University of Dundee (1991 - 1995)
Also studied American Studies, Management, and Political Science and Social Policy.
Professional achievements & affiliations
Chartered Library & Information Professional (MCLIP)
Accepted by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as a Chartered Member in November 2003.
Accredited Indexer (AI)
Accepted by the Society of Indexers as an accredited member following completion of the Society's course "Training in Indexing" in May 2008.
Member of the Web Indexing SIG, a Special Interest Group of the American Society of Indexers.
Member of (and Webmaster for) the Taxonomies & Controlled Vocabularies SIG, a Special Interest Group of the American Society of Indexers.
Member of the Reiki Association, a community of people initiated into Reiki.
Awards
Web Indexing SIG Award, 2008 - awarded by the Web Indexing SIG, a Special Interest Group of the American Society for Indexing, for the A to Z Index for the English programme website at the University of Dundee.
Scottish Library Association Medal, 1996 - awarded by the Scottish Library Association for work on the Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Library Science, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
Riley, Dunn and Wilson Prize, 1996 - awarded for work on the Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Library Science, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
Work experience
- Freelancer (2006-present)
- Remote Technical Support Specialist (Web), University of Dundee (2006-present) [part-time; 4 hours p/w]
- University Web Administrator, University of Dundee (1997-2006)
- Web Developer, GeoMEM Consultants, Blairgowrie (1996-1997)
- Library Assistant, Medical Library, University of Dundee (1996-1997)
- 'Student Helper/Shelver', Medical Library, University of Dundee (1993-1995)
[See also clients.]