Sally Thompson, National Library’s Services to Schools Team Leader in Christchurch and a Kākaho in the Whiria te Tāngata programme on professional and personal growth ahead of retirement. It’s been a while, a decade maybe, time to get back on the learning and development horse. This is me talking to myself, exposing myself whilst I… Read more »
The recipent of this year’s award is someone who has been working in the library sector for quite some time, and currently works for her public library. Prior to her arrival, there was a small rōpū trying to improve Mātauraka Māori services for the libraries in their rohe, with small movements already made. But her… Read more »
Meri Mygind – wahine toa award. This wahine is the very definition of initiative, creativity, dedication and promotion of Māori services within libraries. She is always coming up with ideas for encouraging engagement within the library and Te Ao Māori. She plans big and she often gives voice to others creativity and vision as well…. Read more »