Beki Smith – Knowledge Services Manager
“Course Collector”; Likes Marmite; hiking; kayaking; books & reading – not necessarily all at the same time!
Passionate about health literacy, evidence, and helping patients get the best out of their healthcare.
Qualifications: BSc applied Biochemistry & Molecular biology; MSc Cancer Biology; MPharm pharmacy; PGDip Clinical Pharmacy with independent prescribing; GPhC registered prescribing pharmacist
currently writing a dissertation on Health Literacy Training of Health Personnel and the Impact on Patient Outcomes to complete a MSc Information and library studies
Background experience in banking, contingency planning, cancer research, utility data analysis, retail purchasing analysis, and community & GP pharmacy
Expertise: Literature searching, evidence synthesis, QI, Medicines use, Knowledge mobilisation, creative problem solving
Yvette Jackson – eResources & Administration
Quizmaster extraordinaire who likes big motorbikes!
Over 25 years experience at KGH library
Qualifications: Business Administration
Expertise: Resource and eResource management; library operations; Library business aspects; social media; problem solving
Sophie Dunmore – Library Assistant
Loves the gym, and horses, has the patience of a saint!
Will always help you find what you need, and wrestle with the IT.
Face of the Library
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Library and Information Studies; Diploma in Business administration level 3 with distinction
Expertise: All things KGH library; Library operations; Tracking down articles and books; cataloguing; customer service; IT help; memberships;
Kelly Comber – library Assistant
Super helpful with the patience of a saint!
Face of the Library
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Library and Information Studies; Diploma in Business administration level 3 with distinction
Expertise: All things KGH library; Library operations; Tracking down articles and books; cataloguing; customer service; IT help; memberships.
Louise Coleman – Clinical librarian
Loves cats and nuts! Books & reading
Qualifications: BA Information Management (Library & Information Studies)
Wealth of experience as a librarian in a variety of public and private library settings.
Expertise: Looks after the complex information needs of Paediatrics; Literature searching, summarising and synthesis;
Manages the current awareness service and ensures all specialties are kept up to date; Keeps the library organised and resources properly classified
Margaret Theaker – has now retired to enjoy her favourite things!
Likes walking, reading, stitching and spending time with my gorgeous granddaughter
BSc Maths and MA Library & Information Studies
A wealth of experience in a range of libraries; NHS, public, prison, school
Expertise: Training, critical appraisal, leadership, information management, literature searching, evidence synthesis and summarising, and so much more!
