Inez Lynn B.A., M.Litt., MCLIP. Librarian

Graduated University of Liverpool 1981 with a 1st in Classics. Postgraduate research in medieval Latin at the University of Toronto, then at Pembroke College Oxford, completing M.Litt. with a critical edition of medieval Latin poems from a 12th century manuscript in Oxford (publication currently in preparation). Trained as a Librarian at the Warburg Institute and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London. Post-graduate Diploma in Library & Information Studies, University College London 1987. Chartered Librarian 1992. Joined The London Library in 1988 starting as a cataloguer specialising in Italian books. Became Head of Cataloguing in 1989 and Deputy Librarian in 1994. Appointed Librarian of the London Library (10th since founding; 1st woman) in January 2002 following the retirement of Alan Bell. (020) 7766 4712

 

 

Alison Sproston, B.A., MCLIP. Deputy Librarian

BA in Psychology from University of London; postgraduate library training at North West Polytechnic Library School (now part of London Metropolitan University). Chartered Librarian 1971. Public Library experience in Camden, Lichfield & Cambridge. Cataloguing and reader service experience with both modern and antiquarian collections in various Cambridge college libraries from mid-1980s; involvement in the early development of the Cambridge Union Catalogue. At Gonville & Caius College, 1986-1994, initiated library automation and re-classification of the working library. As Sub-Librarian at Trinity College Library 1994-2000 implemented Trinity's first computerised library management system and the retrospective catalogue conversion project. Appointed to post of David Eccles Librarian at the British Museum December 2000. Joined London Library in June 2002 succeeding Inez Lynn as Deputy Librarian.

(020) 7766 4715

 

 

Paul Hamlyn, MA. Bursar

Studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, graduating in 1978 after specialising in the History and Philosophy of Science. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant. After earlier experience in the commercial and public sectors, served as Management Accountant and subsequently Finance Manager of the Church Army 2001-2007, in addition to being the long-standing honorary treasurer of two small local charities in South East London. A keen writer of poetry and fiction, with poems appearing in Magma and Other Poetry magazines during 2007.

(020) 7766 4713

 

 

Lottie Cole, M.A., F.R.S.A Head of Fundraising & External Relations

Graduated in Art History at the University of St. Andrews. Taught English in China for one year after graduation. Worked in various development roles at the National Portrait Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery & Royal Horticultural Society. Joined London Library in February 2004. Trustee Vitalise 2002-, Historic Churches Preservation Trust 2004.

(020) 7766 4716

 

 

Will David, M.A., M.Sc., Dip.Lib., MCLIP. Systems Librarian

Graduated from Lancaster University in 1985 with a B.A.(Hons) in History and Politics. Museum guide at the Pump Room and Roman Baths Museum, Bath 1986 to 1988, before embarking on a librarianship career, and graduating with an M.A. in Library and Information Studies from University College London in 1990. Returned to University College London part-time and graduated with a postgraduate M.Sc. in Information Systems in 1998. Brief periods at Birkbeck College Library, London and Christ Church Library, Oxford before joining the London Library in 1990, as deputy head of the Loans Department. Chartered Librarian 1993, before becoming Librarian in charge of Information Technology in 1994.

(020) 7766 4730

 

 

Dunia Garcia-Ontiveros, BA(Hons) MA MCLIP Head of Retrospective Cataloguing

Graduated from University College London in 1998 with a BA(Hons) in Archaeology, Classics and Classical Art. Between 1998 and 2000 worked as a graduate trainee at UCL's Library and then as a library clerk at the law firm Lovells. Went back to UCL and completed an MA in Library and Information Studies in 2001. Assistant Librarian at the College of Law of England and Wales from 2001 to 2003. Chartered Librarian in 2003. Cataloguer at the Courtauld Institute of Art 2003-2005. Librarian at the National Maritime Museum 2005-2007. Joined the London Library in March 2007 to manage the retrospective cataloguing project.

(020) 7766 4746

 

 

Bridie Macmahon, B.A., Dip.Lib. Membership Administrator

Worked for Kensington and Chelsea public libraries before going to university. Graduated School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London with a 1st in Russian Studies 1983. Worked for Camden Public Libraries after graduation. Membership Secretary, National Art Collections Fund, 1985-1989. Worked at the London office of Yale University Press 1989-90 and then as assistant editor of Whitaker's Almanack 1990-1999. Post-graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies, University College London 1996. Joined the London Library as Membership Administrator in 1999. Freelance dance contributor to Whitaker's Almanack.

(020) 7766 4720

 

 

Claire Powell, B.A., MCLIP. Chief Cataloguer

Graduated from University of Wales, Lampeter 1981 with degree in History and Greek and Roman Civilization. Diploma in Librarianship from College of Librarianship Wales, 1983. First professional post at the Institute of Archaeology, University of London. Joined London Library as Cataloguer in 1989. Head of Cataloguing since 1994. Chartered librarian 1999.

(020) 7766 4737

 

 

Lisa Foreman, M.A., M Lib, MCLIP. Deputy Head of Reader Services

Graduated University of St Andrews 1991 with a 2(i) in English and Latin. Worked as a graduate trainee at the Manchester Metropolitan University Library, then studied librarianship at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, with a fieldwork placement at the University of Houston Library (Texas). Gained M Lib (distinction) in 1994. Worked first as Assistant Librarian, then Senior Assistant Librarian at Newman College, Birmingham (a Catholic College of Higher Education) from 1994-98. Chartered in 1997. Awarded a scholarship to study for a Diploma in Japanese at Durham University, 1998-99 (My spoken Japanese has unfortunately reverted to a very basic level and still has a slight Brummie accent.) Joined the London Library as an Assistant Librarian (Evening Supervisor) in August 2000, in the hope of combining a four-day week with further study. Deputy Head of Reader Services since April 2005.

(020) 7766 4747

 

 

Tresa Stephens, M.A. Accountant

Born, brought up and educated in India. Graduated from the University of Kerala, South India in 1979 and completed a postgraduate degree in 1981. Trained in book-keeping and accountancy. Worked in various accounting roles in the not-for-profit sector. Diploma in Accounting Technology from the Institute of Financial Accountants in 1991. Received a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from the Open College in 2000. Currently aiming to complete qualifications for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Joined the London Library as Accountant in 1990 after being employed as the Finance Officer of the British Ports Federation for over two years.

(020) 7766 4717

 

 

Gill Turner, M.A. MCLIP. Head of Acquisitions

Graduated Portsmouth Polytechnic (now University of Portsmouth) 1982 with BA (Hons) in Latin American Studies. A year of that course was spent in Xalapa, Mexico. 10 years spent in general bookselling, managing various branches of a chain in south east England, switched to librarianship in 1994 completing an MA in Library & Information Studies from University College London in 1995 for which a thesis on acquisition methods in public libraries was submitted. Joined The London Library in July 1995 as cataloguer/Spanish acquisitions librarian. Chartered Librarian in 1998. Acquisitions Support Librarian from May 1998 to 2003 and Head of Acquisitions since January 2004.

(020) 7766 4760

 

 

Stella Worthington, B.A., Dip.Lib. Head of Preservation, Binding & Stack Management

Began career working for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as a library assistant. Later studied Theology, Philosophy and Sociology in Florence before graduating from the University of Liverpool with an honours degree in English Language and Literature. Dually qualified as a teacher and a librarian. Worked in education for many years both in the UK and in the Middle East and held a variety of senior posts. Also served as a school governor. Joined the London Library in 1998 to head the Anstruther Rare Book Project. Appointed Assistant Librarian, Preservation & Stack Management in 1999 and currently responsible for the newly formed Preservation, Binding and Stack Management Department.

(020) 7766 4755

 

 

Steve Metcalfe, Eng.Tech; MBIFM; MIET; LCIBSE. Head of Estates Management

Began career as a qualified electrician before moving into the field of Building Services as an Electrical Engineering Technician, working at several high profile, high tech buildings around London. After qualifying in Supervisory Management, became Facilities Operations Manager at the Tate Gallery before moving to English National Opera in 1999 as Building Services Manager, becoming Facilities Manager in 2000 then Acting Buildings Controller in 2002. Took ENO through the £41 million Restoration of the Grade II* listed London Coliseum, as well as various organisational changes during this period. Qualified to degree level in Facilities Management, a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

(020) 7766 4780

 

 

 

Helen O'Neill, BA (HONS), MSC, MCLIP. Head of Reader Services

Graduated in Modern Studies (Literature and Politics) in 1987. Worked as a library assistant for Leeds City Libraries, in both branch and Central libraries, before undertaking a PG Dip in Information Studies (passed with distinction) at Leeds Metropolitan University in 1992. Continued with Leeds City Libraries as an Assistant Librarian and thereafter as an Assistant Area Manager for a group of libraries in South Leeds. Appointed to the post of Guidance Information Officer in 1995. MSC in Information Studies attained with merit in 1995. Moved to London to take up the position of Business Information Librarian in Hackney Libraries in 1997. Joined the Corporation of London Libraries in 1998 as an Assistant Librarian at the Barbican Library. Appointed to the post of Acting Systems Librarian during the introduction of the People's Network at Barbican in 2002. Chartered 2003. Appointed to the post of Adult Lending Librarian at Barbican Library (2003 - 2006).

(020) 7766 4792