Kathryn Oxborrow
New Appointment to the Information Studies Programmes - Kathryn Oxborrow, appointed as the Senior Tutor for the MIS Programme.
Kathryn Oxborrow has been appointed as the Senior Tutor for the MIS programme. The role provides administrative, tutorial and teaching support for the post-experience Information Studies programmes and has a specific responsibility for on-campus students and for distance students in the South Island and the lower half of the North Island.
Kathryn graduated with an MA (Distinction) in Librarianship from the University of Sheffield (UK) in 2009. She also holds a BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Reading (UK). She achieved CILIP Chartership in 2012. Kathryn moved to New Zealand from the UK in 2010 and has held posts at the National Library of New Zealand and Hutt City Libraries. Before this, she worked at the UK Department of Health’s library, and prior to her postgraduate study, at the University of Reading Library. Kathryn is passionate about the information professions, and proactively participates in promoting professional development. She is actively involved with LIANZA and held the office of Chair of the Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui (Wellington) region for two years. She is very excited about working in the University environment again and is looking forward to having the chance to using her skills in a new way as Senior Tutor.