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Sonya Ollerenshaw

Figtree,NSW

Summary

Extensive experience at the University of Wollongong Library, excelling in Client Services, Collection development and Access management. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and implementing systems, coupled with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of enhancing collaboration and efficiency, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and effective client and vendor relations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Resources and Discovery Officer

University of Wollongong Library
01.2023 - Current
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
  • System testing
  • Updating local records as needed following access issues
  • Raise tickets with vendors to resolve access issues
  • System optimisation
  • Collating usage statistics
  • Fiscal close
  • Access checking
  • Review recorded & updated
  • Invoice/payment against correct POL & reporting code
  • Assist in the discoverability & availability of full-text content
  • Licence conditions reviewed in Alma
  • Community Zone update task list
  • Digital Operations team
  • New resource testing
  • Safe@work committee member

Collection Development Officer

University of Wollongong Library
05.1996 - 12.2022
  • Ordering of print and e-resources
  • Liaising with clients - student requests, ebook access issues
  • Collaborating with Library staff and University Finance Department
  • Copy cataloguing
  • Receiving of titles
  • End processing/repairs
  • Paying invoices
  • Reconciling statements
  • Safe@work committee member


Collection Development Officer-Alma/Primo Projects

University of Wollongong Library
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • To identify, investigate and recommend workflows for optimal automation for Collection Development processes of Purchasing, Cataloguing, Receiving and Invoicing
  • To provide advice and solutions on the implementation and integration of Alma with Oracle cloud for the payment of invoices.


  • Safe@work Committee member

Team Leader(Acting) Collection Services

University of Wollongong Library
07.2012 - 08.2012
  • Coordinate and lead a team in the effective delivery of high quality client services


  • Manage the day-to-day relationship with vendors including effective liaison to resolve complex problems of supply


  • Effective communication skills and ability to negotiate with a wide variety of people

Library Officer- Cataloguing Department

University of Wollongong Library
05.1995 - 05.1996

Copy cataloguing of Library Materials - assigning call number to items, adding bibliographic and item records to the Library management system

Library Assistant - Client Services Etc

University of Wollongong Library
02.1992 - 05.1995
  • Organized library materials and equipment in dewey order, reshelving off items
  • Greeted clients and answered questions on accessing Library materials
  • Check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Repairs
  • Participated in the roster for the Information desk where we assisted clients in searching material for their research and subject requirements


Education

Associate Diploma in Arts Library Practice - Library Practice

TAFE NSW
NSW
12-1993

Skills

  • Client and vendor relationships
  • Collection Development processes and analysing of material and financial activities
  • Access management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Effective communication skills and ability to negotiate with a wide variety of people
  • Optimisation and automation of work workflow
  • Technical and library software knowledge- including system implementation
  • Organization and time management abilities
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Research skills
  • Data entry skills

Timeline

Resources and Discovery Officer

University of Wollongong Library
01.2023 - Current

Collection Development Officer-Alma/Primo Projects

University of Wollongong Library
02.2021 - 09.2021

Team Leader(Acting) Collection Services

University of Wollongong Library
07.2012 - 08.2012

Collection Development Officer

University of Wollongong Library
05.1996 - 12.2022

Library Officer- Cataloguing Department

University of Wollongong Library
05.1995 - 05.1996

Library Assistant - Client Services Etc

University of Wollongong Library
02.1992 - 05.1995

Associate Diploma in Arts Library Practice - Library Practice

TAFE NSW
Sonya Ollerenshaw