Katie Warriner
Location: Sheffield
Membership Grade: Professional Member
Contact Info
General Experience
I gained Accreditation in March 2024 as a Professional Member of the Society of Indexers following successful completion of the SI training course.
I have worked as a Librarian in a Public Library for many years, managing local and family history, business, general non-fiction and digital library collections.
Prior to this I worked as a Business Information Officer for Business Links and Chambers of Commerce.
I also spent time working in research and policy at The Learning and Skills Council, becoming familiar with post 16 education issues, census data and labour market information.
Subjects
I have worked in a Local Studies library for a number of years, managing collections of books, maps and microfilms and ephemera and helping customers with enquiries.
I have a good knowledge of the sources used by genealogists and any obstacles they may face from my experience of working in a local studies library.
I studied British (modern and some medieval) history at A-level and University.
My final indexing assignment prior to accreditation was A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong. Comments from the assessor included:
‘Overall, this is a thorough and useful index to a sometimes conceptually challenging book.
Your ability to pick out indexable topics, and your coverage of these topics, was admirable.
Consistency is also a strength of yours.’
I studied British politics at A-Level and university including
political philosophy
the politics of coal and
women and politics.
I studied women and politics at University and still take a keen interest in the issues facing women today.
I manage a collection of books that cover the process of starting and running a business and provide initial information to customers who are thinking of becoming self employed. I also help customers to look for employment opportunities. I have a level 3 qualification in advice and guidance.
Digital Literacy
I regularly help customers to carry out a range of tasks on PC’s, tablets and phones, from the most basic to more challenging, judging the appropriate level of help required.
In addition I run a job club every week to help customers apply for jobs online.
I also write web content for library pages and manage two websites for local sports clubs (using Wix software).
I am interested in all aspects of cookery, particularly baking, and festive cookery even more so.
I am a keen knitter and also understand crochet terminology.
I have been surrounded by dance throughout my life; from a sibling who studied for a contemporary dance degree, my own daughter who studied dance to a high level, and to myself as an occasional tap dancer. I enjoy watching ballets whenever possible.
Swimming
Ice Skating
I have always owned cats, and also have experience of gerbils and guinea pigs.
Related qualifications
PgDip European Integration (Bradford University)
BA (Hons) Historical and Political Studies (University of Huddersfield)
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Tools
CINDEX