About the Library

Contact Details

Christchurch City Libraries
work PO Box 73045,
Christchurch 8154,
New Zealand.
workp: +64-3-941-7923

Library Leadership Team

The Library Leadership Team is responsible for all aspects of public library services for Christchurch City Council.

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Carolyn RobertsonCarolyn Robertson

Head of Libraries and Information

Carolyn leads the libraries leadership team and has overall responsibility for the successful delivery of public library services in Christchurch.

Rosie Levi

Community Libraries Manager

Rosie leads the team delivering library services through the Hornby, Te Hāpua: Halswell, Upper Riccarton, Spreydon, South, Linwood, Matuku Takotako: Sumner, Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Akaroa and Little River Libraries, as well as the Mobile Library Service.

Erica RankinErica Rankin

Community Libraries Manager

Erica leads the team delivering library services through the Shirley, Papanui, Fendalton, Redwood, Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale, New Brighton, Aranui and Parklands Libraries, as well as the Fingertip Library contact centre.

Elaine SdesElaine Sides

Library Content Manager

Elaine and her team are responsible for the selection, purchasing, cataloguing, processing, distribution and repairing of all library resources; from books to magazines, DVDs to digital databases, and provide leadership in the planning and development of collections.

Pat StreetPat Street

Programmes and Learning Manager

Pat leads the team that is responsible for educational programmes and public events at Christchurch City Libraries. This includes specialist teams and roles - the Programme Design and Delivery team, the Learning and Outreach team, and two co-ordinator positions for the libraries network wide events and staff professional learning and development.