Rate My Professor Madelene Turnbull

Madelene Turnbull is a library professional at the University of Otago, serving as Print Collections Optimisation Project Lead in the Collection Access & Discovery section of the Digital and Collections division of the University of Otago Library. Located at the Information Services Building, 65 Albany Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, she supports the optimisation and management of print collections to enhance access and discovery for the university community. Her contact details include direct dial +64 3 556 5891. Turnbull earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Otago between 2001 and 2004, followed by a Master of Information Studies with Merit from Victoria University of Wellington. She has held positions such as Information Resources Librarian at the University of Otago.

Turnbull has contributed to library initiatives including association with the 'The Year That Was' exhibition in Special Collections at the De Beer Gallery in 2019. She has presented on key collections like the New Zealand National Bibliography and Special Collections through University of Otago contributions to CatSIG webinars and served on the LIANZA CatSIG committee. Acknowledged for providing literature search expertise to researchers, including for the 2021 systematic review 'Sensory organization for postural control in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder,' she has supported academic endeavours. In 2019, Turnbull signed an open letter from academics, researchers, and educators in solidarity with the School Strike 4 Climate.