Annette Buckley
How did you become interested in librarianship?
I was searching for a graduate program at the University of Texas at Austin that was the best fit for my interests, and luckily they have a School of Information.
Describe the first time you worked in a library.
I first worked as a Graduate Research Assistant under the UT-Austin Business Librarian, and that kept me busy. It was basically a 'lite' version of the job I have now. I also worked at Barnes and Noble throughout college, including a couple of the Harry Potter release nights. We had boxes full of the newest title, stacked high behind the cash registers, and we'd have to stay late to clean up the store. Quite the experience!
What do you like best about being a UC librarian?
The sense of camaraderie I have with my colleagues.
Describe a recent or current project on which you are working.
My research guide is a constant work in progress! I'm passionate about making LibGuides as user-friendly as possible. See http://libguides.lib.uci.edu/business.
Describe your recent professional work outside of work, such as association work, writing, research, or anything else.
I play with other Business Librarians in an ALA subgroup called BRASS (Business Reference and Services Section). I am running the website, participating in this year's Program Committee, and generally gossiping about databases with my counterparts.
What would you like the next big thing in libraries to be?
Complete this statement: "One surprising fact about me is...”
I love snakes.
Can you recommend a book or movie or tell us your favorite book or movie and why?
If you like Terminator 2, watch the Director's Cut. There's only maybe 15 minutes of extra footage throughout, but- what I'll call the brain surgery scene- makes all the difference for the character dynamics.