Library - Liaison Librarian Services
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Liaison Librarian Services
The Liaison Librarians work in partnership with AUT faculty staff and students to deliver information services, teach information literacy skills and develop the Library’s subject collections to support the University’s teaching, learning and research programmes.
Students: Make an appointment with the Liaison Librarian for your subject area for a research consultation and in-depth assistance with using Library resources.
Academic staff: Contact your Liaison Librarian to:
- Arrange one-on-one research consultations and in-depth assistance with using Library resources
- Discuss workshops for your students in information literacy skills and using print or online Library resources
- Discuss or recommend purchase of Library resources for the programmes you deliver
The Liaison Librarians for each faculty are listed below, along with the specific subject responsibilities. Click on a name to find contact details for your Liaison Librarian.
| Subject | Liaison Librarian |
| Accounting | Sushila Parmanandam |
| Applied Science | Jean Walker |
| Art & Design | Elaine Human |
| Business Information Systems |
Ann Chen |
| Business Interdisciplinary Studies | Ann Chen |
| Communication Studies | Ann McKillop |
| Computing & Mathematical Sciences | Emma McFadgen |
| Economics | Sushila Parmanandam |
| Education | Suhasini Gazula |
| Engineering | Emma McFadgen |
| Finance | Sushila Parmanandam |
| Health Care Practice (Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic) | Philip Combs |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Angus Johnston |
| International Business | Melanie Lovich |
| Languages | Shahzad Ghahreman |
| Law | Melanie Lovich |
| Management | Ann Chen |
| Marketing & Advertising | Sushila Parmanandam |
| New Zealand Collection | Ann McKillop |
| Public Health & Psychosocial Studies | Andrew South |
| Reference Collection | Ann McKillop |
| Rehabilitation & Occupational Studies | Andrew South |
| Social Sciences | Shahzad Ghahreman |
| Sport & Recreation | Philip Combs |
| Taxation | Melanie Lovich |
| Te Ara Poutama | Angus Johnston |
Library Help Desk
For assistance with finding information and using Library resources please visit the Library Help Desk.
Or use our Enquiry Online form to ask us a question.
Other useful contacts
Library Workshops
See our Workshops & Tutorials page for information about what is available.
Academic staff: ask about introductory or advanced Library workshops for your classes.
Lisa Dickinson, Information Literacy Co-ordinator
Postgraduate Students and Researchers
A variety of services are offered to postgraduate students and academic staff undertaking research.
Or contact Robyn Ramage, Research & Postgraduate Coordinator.
Library Impact Reports
Academic staff: To discuss Library Impact Reports required for proposed new programmes, contact Mark Simmonds, Information Services Coordinator.
Team Manager
For general enquiries about the range of services mentioned on this page, contact Amanda Cole, Manager, Information & Education Services.