I’m an academic librarian who builds learning spaces, programs and teams that help people learn with technology.
At Thompson Rivers University, I run the Library Makerspace and co-chair the Librarians’ Department. This is where I share projects, writing and ideas I’m still working through.
At the TRU Library Makerspace, people learn by making, experimenting and following their interests. What began as a pilot in one room in 2020 has grown into a seven-room space with workshops, equipment lending, and support from library technicians and student ambassadors. Explore the Makerspace.
My research grew out of a 2025 sabbatical spent making bags and thinking about what academic makerspaces gather, hold and make possible. I’m continuing that work through making and writing. Read about the project.
Earlier in my career, I worked in health sciences and STEM librarianship on research reproducibility, evidence-based medicine and computational methods. Read my CV.
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