Alan Kerr


        Alan Kerr with book in aquarium

SAMS Librarian / M,ESE Administrator

I’ve mainly worked in Further Education and public libraries prior to moving to SAMS.  I’m passionate about the freedom of and access to information and enjoy connecting library patrons to the information sources they require.

Contact details:
  • Alan.Kerr@sams.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)1631 559 217


I have multiple roles to play at SAMS/UHI:

As the SAMS librarian, I am working to ensure staff and students have access to resources to support teaching and learning, both on campus and away. 

As an administrator I am supporting the work of the M,ESE research cluster and I work with UHI to promote the use and uptake of Open Access deals and materials.

I also co-organise the SAMS seminars.

 

Qualifications

2016 MSc Information and Library Studies. University of Strathclyde

2015 BSc Pure and Applied Chemistry. University of Strathclyde

 

Professional membership

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals: Chartered Member