Annabel Peacock, University Archives

Annabel

Hi, I’m Annabel and I’m the trainee in the University Archives.  My previous job was at Bristol University where I worked in the Alumni Relations Office.  Before that, I graduated with a degree in History from Durham University, and went on to do an MA in Medieval and Early Modern History at Bristol University.

Although I had used archives whilst studying, this is my first experience of working within such an environment.  I’m really enjoying it so far.  The work is quite varied – I answer enquiries that come in from professional researchers and members of the public, manage material from the archives that is taken to Duke Humfrey’s Library for readers to consult, as well as sorting new acquisitions and cataloguing.

Although I’m not strictly a library trainee, having the opportunity to attend some of the library training sessions and meet all the library trainees has been great.  It’s interesting to find out how everyone else is getting on and hearing about the different experiences they have had.

I am really enjoying living in Oxford and am looking forward to learning lots this year.

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