Rate My Professor Megan Vaughan

Vaughan's career at the University of Otago includes many years at the Hocken Collections, where she worked as Library Assistant for Periodicals and Publications, and as Collections Assistant for Researcher Services. During her time there, she authored several posts for The Hocken Blog, researching and writing about topics such as the New Zealand Women's Weekly, rehousing projects for historical periodicals to enhance in-depth news coverage, 'Enquire Within' household publications featuring advertisements like Huia butter, school-related collections, and elements of print culture including food and drink. She has engaged in cultural initiatives, including participation in the Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 'amazing race' event in 2018 alongside colleagues, and co-presenting a Whakapapa Talk for Puaka Matariki 2018. Vaughan also maintains essential LibGuides for disciplines like Gender Studies, Sociology web research and statistics, and English, with recent updates as of 2026 to provide current library self-help guidance. Originally from Taranaki and identifying as Pākehā, she has spent her adult life in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), bringing dedicated service to the university's library and academic community.