Leadership

In her role, Lisa oversees Library collections, library systems and digital services, research support, copyright, and Sydney University Press. Her key driver is enhancing the Library’s support for the University’s information access, research dissemination and translation agenda.

“Being in a position to provide stewardship and access to collections of such breadth and uniqueness is a privilege and always interesting.  I also enjoy seeing the expertise of our staff in supporting research and education endeavours and how it gives us a strong sense of value, purpose, and connection to the mission of the University.”

Contact: lisa.mcintosh@sydney.edu.au

Michael leads the Library’s Site Services division which manages frontline information services, the Library’s physical environments and informal study spaces across multiple sites, and the Library’s student experience programs. Site Services works with a range of university student support services to enhance the student experience and promote academic success. 

“I enjoy working with University leaders to develop programs and environments to enable our students to thrive. Post-COVID, there is a fantastic opportunity to revitalize our campuses and our in-person services, and the Library is key to this work.“ 

Pronouns: he/him

Contact: michael.arndell@sydney.edu.au

Antonia leads the Central Services Division which oversees the Library’s business operations and provides operational enablement services to the other divisions, allowing them to focus on client support. Central Services manages the Library’s finances, strategy implementation, analytics and reporting, quality and compliance, and project management; as well as leading Library communications, engagement, and events. Antonia has also taken the lead on the Library’s Diversity and Inclusion strategic programs.

“l thoroughly enjoy the scope of this role where a typical day might range from financial forecasting to planning a valuation of rare books. My deep involvement in the Library’s diversity and inclusion program and knowing that our work has made a genuine difference to clients feeling welcomed, safe, and respected is incredibly rewarding.”

Pronouns: she/her

Contact: antonia.mocatta@sydney.edu.au

Amy leads the teams that coordinate operational data collection and reporting, strategic planning, implementing quality frameworks, finance and bequest management, data governance, and project management. These teams enable effective Library operations, providing expert advice on business processes and support to all Library divisions. 

“I enjoy being a part of such a dynamic and collaborative team that gets to contribute to a wide variety of projects, innovations and developments across the Library, no two days are ever the same. I also enjoy being a part of a culture where our shared values are the centre of everything we do.” 

Pronouns: she/her

Contact: amy.allenspach@sydney.edu.au

In this role, Kathryn leads the team that improves student experiences by providing innovative, student centered learning spaces and services. Her team collaborates with a wide range of groups to: deliver the Library’s makerspaces (ThinkSpace and CreateSpace), informal learning spaces and the Peer Learning Advisor team; develop a program of exciting events (such as the Library’s welcome and ‘exam ready’ programs); and work with students as partners to continuously improve our spaces and services. 

“Driven by my passion in providing equity of access to information for all, what I love most about this role is the opportunity to work with so many different parts of the University and wider community to implement innovative and exciting spaces and services that improve the experience of all of our students. Every day is different, filled with amazing ideas, working on great projects and meeting fabulous people!”

Contact: kathryn.cass@sydney.edu.au

Sarah oversees various projects and systems that create the digital foundation for the Library's services and resources. Digitising and creating digital collections make it possible to access rare and special materials online, ensuring their availability for future generations. Open Access enhances the visibility and accessibility of research. Digital Services play a crucial role in almost all aspects of Library functions, including maintaining the Library's website. Sydney University Press brings book projects to life.

“I have undertaken a range of roles in academic libraries, but supporting the research community is my particular passion.  I also love that so much of what we do is professional storytelling. Storytelling forms the essence of libraries, whether it involves preserving and making available digital collections for future generations, designing digital experiences, or amplifying the work of researchers through publication.”

Pronouns: she/her

Contact: sarah.graham@sydney.edu.au 

Nancy leads the information resources team and the metadata services teams. She is responsible for Library collections management, acquisition, evaluation, and discovery.

"I enjoy this role due to the constantly changing academic library collections landscape.  I have worked in various areas of academic libraries including managing cataloguing, frontline information services, special collections, and electronic resources.  I am excited when I can increase efficiency in large scale collections management and implement various acquisition methods to provide resources to support the University’s research and teaching."

Pronouns: she/her

Contact: nancy.li@sydney.edu.au