Join us in congratulating Joyline Makani, who will be the acting head of the Killam Memorial Library for a one-year term effective September 2012. This is a new position for the Killam Library.
Before accepting this appointment, Joyline worked as the management and economics librarian at the Killam Library. She has taught management courses at the Dalhousie School of Information Management since 2004.
A well-known and highly respected colleague in the Dal Libraries and the Faculty of Management, Joyline holds a PhD in knowledge management, as well as MLIS and MBA degrees, all from Dalhousie. Joyline’s strengths as a mentor, an instructor, an innovator, a manager and an advocate were noted by the search committee. When making the announcement of the appointment, University Librarian Donna Bourne-Tyson observed, “Among her colleagues at the Killam, she is recognized as a supportive role model for junior associates and a leader of many Dal Libraries’ initiatives.”
Joyline played a key role in establishing the Live Help service for the Novanet Libraries. She has experience developing and managing services in reference, information literacy and instruction and is the author of many journal articles on subjects including organizational management, digital libraries, and knowledge management. In addition, she has also presented at numerous local, national, and international conferences, including one in South Africa in September.
“I am thrilled to join the senior management team at the Dalhousie Libraries and feel very honored to have the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated staff and librarians at Dalhousie in this new capacity,” says Joyline.
Congratulations Joyline!
Donna Bourne-Tyson says
Congratulations and welcome Joyline!
David Michels says
You’ll be a great Killam Head Joyline! Congratulations!
Michael Steeleworthy says
Congratulations, Joyline! You’ll do wonders, I’m sure.
Jeannie Bail says
Congrats, Joyline – great news!
Jeannie Bail
Information Services Librarian
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Luonde says
Congratulations Joyline !!! You deserve it and all the very best !
Ken Williment says
Congrats Joyline! What a great opportunity in a wonderful new position!!!
Angela Chikowero says
Great news! Congratulations, Joyline! All the best.
Primrose Watson says
Congrats Joyline!
Well deserved!
Marie DeYoung says
You will do a marvelous job Joyline, congratulations.
Blessing Mudauko says
Congrats Joyline. Wish you the best.
Kirsta Stapelfeldt says
hurray! This is great news!
Tinodireyi G Mvududu says
Makorokoto mainini! You continue to make us proud.
Tina Usmiani says
Way to go Joyline! I wish you a fantastic year in this unique new position.
Peace Tsitsi Mvududu says
Well done my one and only sister.What an achievement!!!! Way to go sister.
Sylvia D. Hamilton says
Wonderful news Joyline, my warmest congratulations and good wishes.
Jiselle Alleyne says
All the best Joyline, I know you will do well. Indeed you are leaving a great trail for young librarians to follow
Lorna Little says
Congratulations Joyline! I wish you all the best!
MaiKumbi says
Makorokoto! Amhlope! Congratulations!
Irene says
Well done Joyline and all the best at your new job.