Librarian

Inez Lynn BA MLitt MCLIP

 

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 MLitt 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, subsequently responsible for computerizing the Library’s cataloguing and book circulation procedures before becoming Deputy Librarian in 1994. Appointed Librarian of the London Library (10th since founding; 1st woman) in January 2002 following the retirement of Alan Bell. Trustee: London Library Trust (2002-); Mrs R M Chambers’ Settlement Trust (2002-); The Staff Superannuation Fund of The London Library (2002-). Tel: (020) 7766 4712

 

Deputy Librarian

Jane Oldfield BSc(Hons) MA MCLIP

 

Graduated Loughborough University 1982 with BSc(Hons) in Library Studies with Human Sciences; Chartered Librarian 1984. From 1982-1995 worked in a number of specialist architecture and construction libraries in central and local government and the private sector. Diploma in the History of Art, Birkbeck College 1989. MA History of Art, Courtauld Institute 1995, specialising in the architecture of Britain and Ireland 1550-1870. Information Services Librarian and then Deputy Director of the British Architectural Library, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1996-2009. Joint editor of The Directory of British Architects 1834-1914, 2nd edition (Continuum, 1991). Joined the London Library in November 2009 succeeding Alison Sproston on her retirement as Deputy Librarian. Trustee: local primary school and church in Oxfordshire. Tel: (020) 7766 4715

 

Bursar

Paul Hamlyn MA

 

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.  Tel: 020 7766 4713

 

Head of Development & Communications

Lottie Cole MA FRSA

 

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:  National Churches Trust (2004- ). Tel: (020) 7766 4716

 

Head of IT

Will David MA MSc DipLib MCLIP

 

Graduated from Lancaster University in 1985 with a BA(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. Tel:(020) 7766 4730

 

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

 

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, revalidated in 2010. 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. Tel: 020 7766 4746

 

Membership Administrator
Bridie Macmahon BA DipLib

 

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. Tel: 020 7766 4720

 

Head of Buildings & Facilities Management
Steve Metcalfe EngTech MBIFM MIET LCIBSE

 

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. Tel: 020 7766 4780

 

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

 

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). Tel: 020 7766 4792

 

Head of Cataloguing
Claire Powell BA MCLIP

 

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. Tel: 020 7766 4737

 

Accountant
Tresa Stephens MA

 

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.Tel: 020 7766 4717

 

Head of Acquisitions
Gill Turner MA MCLIP

 

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. Tel: 020 7766 4760

 

Head of Preservation & Stack Management
Stella Worthington BA DipLib

 

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. Tel: 020 7766 4755