To provide strategic direction and leadership for the University Library and the development of its services, staff and space.

To lead the efficient and effective planning, co-ordination, development and delivery of appropriate library services to the staff and students of the University and other stakeholders.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 2010-

Member of the Mercian Collaboration Steering Group and Chair of the Conference Group

Member of the Mercian Collaboration ( Directors of Midlands Libraries)

SCONUL representative for the University Library

Member of Loughborough University Senate, Learning and Teaching Committee and Student Discipline Committee

• Introduction to a snapshot overview of library induction methods :Large-group induction at the Universityof Sussex Library: adapting the Cephalonian method  in SCONUL Focus 40 Spring 2007 57
• Delivering academic support at the University of Sussex Library SCONUL Focus - Number 45, 2009

• Case study on University of Sussex’ Patron Drive Acquisition ebook planfor JISC  project -The Role of Metadata in the Discovery, Selection and Acquisition of e-Books 2011  https://ebmotmet.wikispaces.com/Case_studies

Presentations

• 19^th April 2011 @LILAC Sharing an ethos: supporting new teachers at the University of Sussex
• November 24^th 2011 CILIP Executive Briefing: Ebooks: putting policy into practice