13 Jan 2005 : This site is now archived. My new site is at http://npollock.id.au
About Me
Resume
References
History
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Neil Pollock |
Phone 02 9558 3139 |
Objectives
Neil Pollock is an information manager with more than 25 years experience in web based information delivery, librarianship, and information technology. His career has been devoted to a single objective: providing people with the information they need by the application of appropriate technologies.
From 1974 to 1996, Neil gained almost 20 years experience in libraries. Starting as a library assistant in 1974, he became a cataloguer and then a reference librarian, before specialising in systems automation and later moving into library management.
He has also spent two years as the computer services manager for a major local government authority.
Working exclusively in the internet development environment since 1996, Neil has moved from content manager and HTML coder, to positions of head of electronic publishing, information architect, and production manager. He currently manages website maintenance services for a large web production house.
A key theme in his career has been the implementation of technologies to provide new ways of delivering information services. The approach has been to see technological change as people focused, with emphases on human needs and the management of process take-up, as well as the technical aspects of systems.
In 2002 Neil has returned to university to research ideas related to improved methods of discovery for internet based information. He is currently interested in part-time positions focusing on information delivery, in reference and research services.
References
The most relevant can be supplied according to the position
Education
- MA in Information (UTS). Current
- Graduate Diploma in Library Science (UNSW) 1980
- BA (Sydney University) 1973
Experience
Current |
Social Change Online |
Website Maintenance Manager (part-time)
|
Jul 2000- Feb 2002 |
Social Change Online |
Web Production Manager |
Apr 2000- Jul 2000 |
Telstra |
Information Architect |
Aug 1998- Apr 2000 |
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) |
Producer, Electronic Publishing Unit |
Feb 1996- Aug 1998 |
AFTRS |
Consultant on information projects; eg, |
Dec 1993- Feb 1996 |
AFTRS |
Library Manager |
1991- 1993 |
Marrickville Council |
Manager Information Systems |
1989- 1991 |
Marrickville Council |
Deputy Chief Librarian |
1989- 1991 |
Marrickville Council |
Automation Coordinator/Systems Librarian |
1974-1984 |
Other library positions |
Marrickville Council 1982-1984 |
Specific Skills Areas
Skills Area |
Notes |
General Management |
Substantial experience managing organisations, people, processes and budgets. |
Project Management |
A specialist in Web Development Life Cycle project methodologies, Neil has also undertaken three large ($250K+) computer systems procurement and installation projects. |
Web Site Information Architecture |
Highly experienced in the application of a broad range of website planning and design principles, including navigation design, usability, accessibility and metadata. |
Librarianship |
Very broad experience; including: Specialist subject areas include: film and media, social and information science, computer technology, history and geography. |
Writing |
Business reports |
Research |
Research methodologies for social sciences, SPSS v11 |
HTML |
Experienced coder and trainer. |
Office Applications |
Word (daily) |
Other Web Tools |
Photoshop |
Library Management Systems |
Epixtech/Dynix Horizon |