Joanne Elizabeth Alcock (Jo)

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Career and work experience

Evidence Based Researcher, Birmingham City University
Research, evaluation and consultancy for the information community. Project-based work for both internal and external library and information services.

Resources Librarian, University of Wolverhampton
Academic school liaison, stock development, information skills teaching (including Corporate Staff Development Programme), and attending planning meetings. Managing projects on the development of resource collection for trainee teachers, and social media presence for Learning and Information Services.

Internet Marketing Consultant, Cookies and Java
Strategic marketing advisor with specific responsibility for internet marketing and communication initiatives.

Academic Information Assistant, University of Wolverhampton
Answering enquiries in person, on the phone, via e-mail and online, administrative tasks, and providing subject and teaching support for subject librarians.

Library Assistant, Perton Public Library
Circulation of stock (Talis ALTO), answering enquiries, and assisting with use of PCs and computer equipment.

Student representative, University of Wales, Bangor
Organisation of social and competitive events, club promotion, managing finances, encouraging teamwork.

Club Captain and Treasurer, Bangor University Gymnastics Club
Organisation of social and competitive events, club promotion, managing finances, encouraging teamwork.

Education, Qualifications and Professional Membership

• ALA International member
• CILIP Career Development Group West Midlands committee member (Divisional Representative at CILIP Branch)
• CILIP West Midlands Branch committee member (Marketing Officer)
• IFLA member
• MScEcon Information and Library Studies (currently awaiting outcome)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies (Distinction)
• PRINCE2 Foundation level qualified practitioner
• Advanced European Computer Driving License in Word Processing and Spreadsheets
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
• BSc(Hons) Sports Science (1st)
• 4 A-C A-levels (General Studies, Maths – Statistics, Physical Education, Psychology)
• 1 AS level (German)
• 11 A*-B GCSEs (Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Graphics, German, Geography,  Religious Education, Child Development)

Achievements

• 2011 Salem Press Blog Awards finalist
• John Campbell Trust award winner (bursary to support ALA Annual Conference 2011 attendance and study visit to LSU libraries)
• Sponsored attendance at LILAC 2010 Conference
• Sponsored attendance at CoFHE 2009 Conference
• 2005 Sportswoman of the Year (University of Wales, Bangor)

Professional interests

My primary professional interests lie in social media (e.g. web 2.0) and emerging technologies; how they can be used to develop library services and support learning and research, both for information professionals and for academic research/studies. At present I am particularly interested in mobile technologies and how they can be utilised in libraries.

My other research interests include e-learning, technology supported learning, information literacy, and strategic business planning, particularly marketing and communication planning; my MSc dissertation focused on strategic marketing in academic libraries.

As an active member of CILIP, ALA, and IFLA, I am keen to support professional organisations and currently volunteer my time to serve on two CILIP committees. Through these committees I organise events; manage communication to members; and facilitate communication, networking and sharing of good practice between members. I am also a member of the LIS New Professionals Network administration team, and the 23 Things for Professional Development (an online course open to all LIS workers) organising team.

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