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About me
Nicola has extensive experience in library management gained in academic and research libraries including the British Library, SOAS and Imperial College London. Nicola has a background in collection management, coupled with information services delivery and the use of technology. Much of her career has focused on evolving traditional library services into an integrated digital service environment. Her interest in this area began when she joined the British Library's Digital Library programme in 1997 and continues with her leadership of LSE Library's digital developments.
With an active professional interest in the changing role of research libraries, Nicola has contributed to a number of national and international initiatives, including work with Research Libraries UK, Research Information Network and RLG Partnerships in the USA. Nicola serves on the Steering Group of the Nereus Consortium, a network of European and international economics information providers.
Nicola joined LSE Library in 2008 from Imperial College where she was Project Manager for the UK Research Reserve. As Information Services Manager she is responsible for the development of the Library's collections, and for the information services which enable people to use them effectively.
In 2011 Nicola was appointed as Deputy Director of LSE Library Services.
Teaching and research support
The role of Information Services is to develop collections of information to support the work of our academics, and to provide services which make it easy for them, and their students to use this information. The departmental aim is to constantly build an understanding and appreciation of academics' work - both in research and in teaching.
She is always happy to discuss issues concerning the Library collections and information services, particularly as new areas of research and academic study are being considered.