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Sarah Pittaway

Sarah Pittaway

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  • About me

    Director of Library & Learning Resources, BCU | HEA Senior Fellow

  • Education

    • The University of Birmingham

      2002 - 2003
      MPhil Medieval Studies

      Thesis title: 'The Beauchamp Pageants: A Primarily Pictorial Document?'

    • The University of Birmingham

      2004 - 2011
      PhD Medieval Studies

      Thesis title: 'The Political Appropriation of Lydgate's Fall of Princes: A Manuscript Study of British Library, MS Harley 1766'.eThesis available at: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/1637

    • The University of Birmingham

      1999 - 2002
      BA (Hons) English 2:1

    • The University of Birmingham

      2006 - 2007
      PG Certificate (Associate Module) Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

      Portfolio highly commended

  • Experience

    • University of Birmingham

      Sept 2006 - Sept 2013

      An information specialist supporting learning, teaching and research across 4 academic departments in two Colleges.Including:• Designing and delivery of information literacy programmes for both undergraduates and researchers, supported by web-based learning materials.• Subject expert providing guidance to school(s), university and frontline staff.• Advocate to and collaborator with academic schools on library initiatives and services, managing change and expectations and brokering responses to dissatisfaction.• Provision of advice and guidance to budget centres on funds and collection development policy. Show less

      • E-Resources & Serials Assistant Team Leader (secondment)

        Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

      • Subject Advisor (secondment)

        Feb 2010 - Mar 2013

      • Electronic Resources and Serials Specialist (secondment)

        Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

      • Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2005 - Jun 2009

      • Transcription Assistant

        Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

    • University of Worcester

      Sept 2013 - Apr 2022

      Strategic development & oversight of 2 functional areas (academic library engagement and eresources) • Report to University Librarian Selected accomplishments• Transformational development of team from operational to pedagogic and student experience focus, including:o Development of Student Engagement role, a sector leading new area of work o Leadership of educational development project on ‘learner journeys’, improving library teaching and developing curriculum development toolso Acting as a spokesperson for Library Services and the University at conferences and external events, keeping Worcester on the map as an innovative and forward thinking library service. Developing team confidence in delivering the same• All time high NSS and Course Experience Survey scores (87.35% and 87% respectively in 2017)• New reading lists project delivered on time, to budget, with efficiencies in library processes, and change management process within university Show less

      • Head of Library Academic Engagement

        Sept 2018 - Apr 2022

      • Team Leader: Academic Services

        Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

    • University of Gloucestershire

      Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
      Head of Libraries

    • Birmingham City University

      Mar 2023 - now
      Director of Library and Learning Resources

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior Fellow

      Higher Education Academy
      Dec 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by The Girls' Network on Oct 2018
      The Girls' NetworkAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Board Member

      Issued by Mercian Collaboration on May 2023
      Mercian CollaborationAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Committee Member

      Issued by SCONUL on Jan 2021
      SCONULAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Webinars Officer

      Issued by UKSG on May 2019
      UKSGAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Staff governor

      Issued by University of Worcester on Sept 2018
      University of WorcesterAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Committee Member

      Issued by UKSG Outreach & Engagement Sub-Committee on Mar 2018
      UKSG Outreach & Engagement Sub-CommitteeAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Member of Staff Development Group

      Issued by Mercian Collaboration on Jan 2016
      Mercian CollaborationAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Member of editorial board

      Issued by International Journal of Birth and Parent Education on Jan 2015
      International Journal of Birth and Parent EducationAssociated with Sarah Pittaway

    • Information Scientist

      Issued by BEME systematic review group on Jan 2011
      BEME systematic review groupAssociated with Sarah Pittaway