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LIBRARY

Library and Learning Services

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The Department of Library and Learning Services is at the heart of the academic journey for all University of Suffolk staff, students and researchers. We work in conjunction with course teams and other professional services colleagues across the institution to ensure your time at Suffolk is as successful as possible. Click here to visit the library website.

Academic Skills and Resources

Each course has a dedicated Librarian and Academic Skills Adviser to help you in your studies. You can access the support through workshops, booked appointments or a growing range of online tutorials and guides.

Academic skills and resources
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Library Services Team

Dr Ellen Buck

Ellen is Director of Learning and Teaching and is a member of the University's Senior Leadership Team.

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Lauren Cracknell

Lauren is the Associate Director of Library and Learning Services.

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Steph Gibson

Steph is a Learning and Teaching Librarian.

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Rebecca Knights

Rebecca is a Learning and Teaching Librarian.

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Graham Martindale

Graham is Library and Research Services Manager and has worked in teaching and education for 30 years.

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Samantha Hart

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David Upson Dale

David is Research Repository and OA Compliance Manager in Learning Services.

Sarah Armstrong

Sarah is an Academic Skills Advisor and joined the University of Suffolk in 2022.

David Baseden Butt

David is Maths and Stats Support Adviser and is currently working on widening the range of Asynchronous Maths support available for students.

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Dr Chrissie Da Costa

Chrissie is an Academic Skills Advisor.

Dr Karen Fielder

Karen is an Academic Skills Advisor, supporting students from across the university to develop their study skills to help them achieve their goals.

Caroline Hawthorne

Caroline is an Academic Skills Advisor and has extensive experience of teaching English as a Foreign language in the UK and overseas.

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Mark Illman

Mark is an Academic Skills Advisor.

Dr Carmen Ortiz-Granero

Carmen is an Academic Skills Advisor and is passionate about providing students with the appropriate tools to reach their potential and succeed academically.

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Alex Read

Alex is an Academic Skills Advisor, supporting students in building their knowledge and understanding of academic writing, referencing and study skills.

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Library Guides

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Library Guides

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Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

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The Suffolk Learning Experience

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Researchers and Staff Support

Learning and Teaching

The Directorate for Learning and Teaching brings together the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the Department of Library and Learning Services.

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