About Me
Kia ora! I am based in the Instruction & Outreach department in Gleeson Library. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Auckland University of Technology, a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Washington, and a Master of Indigenous Studies from the University of Otago.
Work
As the Open Education Librarian, I help students and faculty find, adapt, and use Open Access materials. I also teach information literacy classes; and serve as the liaison librarian for Sociology and Critical Diversity Studies.
In 2021 I was awarded the ACRL WGSS Award for Significant Achievement in Women & Gender Studies Librarianship; and in 2023 I was recognized with the UW iSchool Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Alumni Impact Award.
Interests
My research interests include examining Indigenous perspectives within librarianship; including historical trauma, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, and cultural considerations within the Open Access movement.
Beyond the library, you'll likely find me catching Pokémon, reading Māori and Pasifika poetry, or watching Antiques Roadshow.
My Research Guides
- Anti-Racism Resources
- CDS 201: Practicing Critical Diversity Studies (Research Methods)
- CDS 390: COVID-19 and Inequalities
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Critical Diversity Studies
- Digital Publishing Services
- Events Planning Checklist
- Free Art, Design, and Museum Resources
- Nicola Andrews
- Open Access and Open Education
- Open Educational Resources (OER) for Faculty
- SOC 229: Diversity of American Families
- SOC 240: People of Mixed Descent
- SOC 297: Writing in Sociology
- SOC 308: Research Methods in Sociology
- SOC 345: Feminism and the Body
- SOC 350: Social Movements
- SOC 354: Sociology of Law
- Sociology
- Wellness and Relaxation Resources