Rate My Professor Alexander Ritchie

Alexander Ritchie is a dedicated library professional at the University of Otago, serving as Liaison Curator for Published and Special Collections at the Hocken Collections. In this role, he manages access to rare books, manuscripts, and special collections, supporting humanities researchers. Previously, as Humanities Subject Librarian based in the Central Library at 65 Albany Street, Dunedin, Ritchie provided expert assistance on finding, using, evaluating, and referencing resources for students and staff in the departments of Languages and Cultures, English and Linguistics, Music, Theatre and Performing Arts, and Media, Film and Communication. His career spans multiple library sites, including prior positions at Hocken Collections, the OU Science Library, and the Robertson Library for Education. Originally from Te Whanganui-ā-Tara Wellington, where he was born and raised near Maunga Makara and Awa Karori, Ritchie relocated to Ōtepoti Dunedin over two decades ago to complete his studies and now resides there with his partner and two children. His ancestral heritage includes Scottish, English, Irish, French, German, and Pākehā lineages.