I studied Science at University College Dublin (UCD). After graduating I worked in Industry for 5 years. I worked in the area of Quality Control which involved testing in the Laboratory and Production areas. The industries I worked in included food, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. I enjoyed the work. However I wanted to try something different.
My friend had worked in the Public Library Service on a temporary basis over a number of years, she encouraged me to apply to the Public Library service and - I did!
I worked as a Library Assistant in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (DLR) library service, Dublin. I was based in a branch for 2 years. I covered relief work in the 9 branch libraries for another 2 years. I travelled by bike to the branches, great fun!
DLR County Council/ Library service sponsored me to study for the Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies, 2002-2003. The course took place in UCD and was 9 months in duration. It gave me the qualification to become a Librarian.
Since the end of 2004 I have been working as an Assistant Librarian with Roscommon Library Service.
