Meet the Library Leadership Team

Director Mark Wynne serves as the Interim Director of Library Services and the Deputy Director of IT Services at LJMU. He is responsible for developing and advancing the library's mission to ensure that its vast collection of resources is both accessible and continually updated to meet the evolving needs of the academic community. Mark’s leadership is instrumental in positioning Library Services as a cornerstone of academic excellence. He is committed to fostering an environment that nurtures intellectual growth, supports scholarly research, and promotes the pursuit of knowledge.	Mark Wynne	Contact: m.wynne@ljmu.ac.uk
Associate Director Sian supports the Director of Library Services to develop, direct and oversee the implementation of Library strategy. She takes the lead on a range of business planning initiatives and liaises with key stakeholders to foster innovation and positive change. Current interests include the diversification of library collections and planning events in partnership with local cultural organisations.	Sian Downes	Contact: s.m.downes@ljmu.ac.uk
Head of Academic Services Susannah manages the Academic Services group, covering the Academic Engagement, Academic Achievement and Special Collections and Archive teams. Susannah’s group helps support study skills development and promotes the use of library resources within the curriculum. Special Collections and Archives preserves important cultural collections and opens them up to the LJMU and wider research community.	Susannah Waters	Contact: s.waters@ljmu.ac.uk
Head of Digital, Collections and Research Services Richard manages the Digital, Collections and Research Services group, made up of the Researcher Engagement and Collections team and the Technology and Digital Innovation team. Their activities include digital library systems management, resource discovery, front facing IT support, collections management and acquisitions, researcher engagement, Open Access publications and research data.	Richard Davis	Contact: r.m.davis@ljmu.ac.uk
Academic Achievement Manager Casey manages the Academic Achievement Team and provision. She works with students, academics and professional staff to enhance learning and skills development within both the curriculum and the Library.	Casey Beaumont	Contact: c.j.beaumont@ljmu.ac.uk
Academic Engagement Manager Louise manages the Academic Engagement Librarian Team and the Special Collections and Archives Team, and leads on the provision and marketing of services in relation to academic engagement.	Louise Makin	Contact: l.makin@ljmu.ac.uk
Library Engagement Manager Paul provides front facing library services to our customers including a first line enquiry service. He provides leadership and direction in the development of our library spaces and services and ensures that decisions are informed by effective engagement with the LJMU community.	Paul Reece	Contact: p.g.reece@ljmu.ac.uk
Researcher Engagement and Collections Manager Maria manages the Researcher Engagement Team the Digital Content Team and the Acquisitions Team. She is an advocate for Open Access and Open Data and together with her team-members works to ensure seamless access to print and electronic resources for the LJMU community.	Maria Follett	Contact: m.l.follett@ljmu.ac.uk
Technology and Digital Innovation Manager Paula manages the Library IT Support Team and the Digital Systems Team. She provides leadership for and management of the Library’s digital systems including the Library Services Platform, Resource Booking systems, Library IT support services and the Library website. She also manages the Project Management Office.	Paula McGuffie	Contact: p.mcguffie@ljmu.ac.uk