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Our Team
UHD Knowledge and Library Service team are on hand for any questions you might have. Look at our topic pages with up to date information on you subject area, request articles, books, bulletins and evidence searches, book onto training sessions and access all of our online resources.
Meet Our Team
Sam Thomas
Knowledge and Library Services Manager
I am responsible for leading the Knowledge and Library Services team at UHD.
I have a clinical healthcare background, having trained and worked as an Orthoptist in the NHS prior to moving into a career in librarianship in 2017. I have a professional interest in Artificial Intelligence and related technologies in Libraries, and I am an IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group Committee Member.
I enjoy drumming, craft beer and supporting Weymouth FC.
I have a clinical healthcare background, having trained and worked as an Orthoptist in the NHS prior to moving into a career in librarianship in 2017. I have a professional interest in Artificial Intelligence and related technologies in Libraries, and I am an IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group Committee Member.
I enjoy drumming, craft beer and supporting Weymouth FC.
Barb Peirce
Knowledge and Library Systems Specialist
I provide help for the Specialties Care Group for UHD –Child Health, Women’s Health, Cancer Care, Clinical Support and Pathology, assisting with evidence-based decision making, information literacy instruction and study skills.
I am also one of the leads for the Library Management System for the region.
I enjoy helping on Brownsea Island, baking and walking, I dislike coriander and tea.
I am also one of the leads for the Library Management System for the region.
I enjoy helping on Brownsea Island, baking and walking, I dislike coriander and tea.
Liz Wright
Outreach Librarian and Knowledge Specialist
My role includes carrying out information searches to help with evidence-based practice, policy making and QI projects. I also facilitate Journal clubs, organise randomised coffee trials and train colleagues on critical appraisal, study skills, health literacy and how to find papers. As well as this I look after the day to day running of the library at RBH.
I like cheese, pizza and wine, running (because of all the cheese, pizza and wine!), cows and holidays. I dislike tea, coffee and bad manners.
I like cheese, pizza and wine, running (because of all the cheese, pizza and wine!), cows and holidays. I dislike tea, coffee and bad manners.
Richard Daly
Clinical Librarian and Knowledge Specialist
I help to deliver a highly visible, dynamic knowledge service to all clinical and non-clinical staff. I undertake literature searches, prepare current awareness, and provide training, as well as promoting the services we offer and developing innovative new ones. I am an expert in the dark arts of cataloguing.
I like half-marathons, getting out in nature, ice hockey, and my stocks & shares ISA. I dislike pets and email.
I like half-marathons, getting out in nature, ice hockey, and my stocks & shares ISA. I dislike pets and email.
Lisa Stooks
Outreach Librarian
My role involves conducting Information searches for evidence-based practice, facilitating journal clubs, assisting with study skills and health literacy training and promoting our library services to our colleagues across the Trust.
I like holidays, music, food and spending time with family. I dislike frogs and being under water.
I like holidays, music, food and spending time with family. I dislike frogs and being under water.
Emily Cieciura
Outreach Librarian
I have wide-ranging experience of library and information work, mainly in higher education and the commercial sector. My current role involves conducting detailed literature searches, training library users, stock development, promoting library use, and working with the rest of the team to ensure the smooth running of UHD's libraries.
Edward Owen
Library TechnicianI provide support to the library department via roles such as attending reception, and helping to fulfil requests and enquiries sent to us through e-mails or in person. I am currently undergoing the apprenticeship for my role as Library Technician. I like literature, film, and other forms of art. I dislike subscription services for computer programs.
Flora Holt
Library TechnicianMy role is to help with the daily running of the library; amongst other duties, I ensure that the library is a welcoming space for staff and students to study, relax and meet. I am currently studying for my LIAS Assistant level 3 apprenticeship. I like cooking, eating, learning foreign languages (badly) and heavy metal.