Faculty support

Academic staff in faculties and large-scale research institutes (LSRIs) are supported by advisers with expertise in the areas of research, learning and collections.


Academic Engagement Advisers directly partner with academic staff to:

  • Develop strategic and sustainable relationships and partnerships with faculties and LSRIs to align Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services initiatives and projects with your research, learning and teaching objectives.
  • Communicate and promote Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services resources, services and initiatives.
  • Connect you with functional experts and services.
  • Support your Māori and Pacific strategic priorities and needs.

Find your Academic Engagement Adviser

Your Academic Engagement Adviser is the first point of contact for queries you may have concerning our services and collections. Alternatively, you can Ask us.

Faculty / LSRI Academic Engagement
Arts Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens
Auckland Bioengineering Institute Suzanne Acharya
Business and Economics Margaret Tibbles
Creative Arts and Industries Sheryl Baster
Education and Social Work Sheryl Baster
Engineering Suzanne Acharya
Law Margaret Tibbles
Liggins Institute Jen Hobson
Māori Academic Engagement Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens
Medical and Health Sciences Jen Hobson
Pacific Academic Engagement Adviser Fay Nanai
Science Suzanne Acharya