Rob Westwood is a librarian and information professional from the UK. He has a Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Strathclyde and is a chartered member of CILIP. He sometimes writes in the professional press.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2005-2006: MSc Information and Library Studies. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

2004-2005: Graduate Traineeship, Glasgow University Library.

2001-2004: BSc (Hons.) Psychology. University of Wolverhampton.

EMPLOYMENT

2010-Present: Self-employed information professional.

2009-2010: Librarian, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

2008-2009: Training and Outreach Coordinator, NHS Education for Scotland.

2007-2009: Evening/Weekend Service Supervisor, Glasgow University Library.

2007-2008: Information Officer, NHS Education for Scotland.

2007-2007: Senior Library Assistant, Glasgow University Library.

Feb 2006: Placement Library Assistant, East Renfrewshire Public Libraries.

2005-2007: Library Assistant, Glasgow University Library.

2004-2005: Graduate Trainee Library Assistant, Glasgow University Library.

2004: Casual Library Assistant, Dudley Public Library.

HONORARY POSITIONS

2010-Present: Committee Member, CILIP Library and Information History Group.

2008-2010: Committee Secretary, CILIP Library and Information History Group.