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Ashleigh Paulse

@ashleighpaulse

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I support academic success through library services, research guidance, and information literacy training.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue supporting student success through academic librarianship, information literacy, research support, and accessible digital library services.

I'm currently an Information Specialist at Newbridge Graduate Institute, managing library resources and supporting students, lecturers, and staff with research, information retrieval, digital databases, and repositories. I facilitate information literacy sessions on plagiarism awareness, referencing, academic integrity, and research skills, while using audits and data analysis to improve services.

Previously, I supported after-hours library operations at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and tutored Library and Information Science students at the University of the Western Cape. I've built practical experience in reference support, cataloguing, classification, academic writing support, virtual reference services, and digital resource management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Information Specialist

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Newbridge Graduate Institute

Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)

Manage and organise library and information resources while supporting students, lecturers, and staff with academic and research-related information needs, including reference support and information literacy development.

Information Management Reference Services Information Retrieval Information Literacy Data Analysis

After-Hours Library Supervisor

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Feb 2025 - Feb 2026 (1 year)

Ensured a safe and structured environment for students studying on campus, managed access to library facilities, enforced policies, and provided frontline support with information queries and resource use.

Library Management User Support Supervision Operational Coordination Virtual Reference Services

Academic Tutor

Zandvliet High School

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)

Worked closely alongside course lecturer as an academic tutor within the Library and Information Science programme, supporting students in applying theoretical concepts to practical assignments and assessments.

Academic Tutoring Student Support Information Literacy Academic Writing Critical Thinking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Library and Information Science

2020 - 2024

Obtained Bachelor of Library and Information Science, gaining a strong foundation in information management, research methodologies, digital resources, academic support, and delivering effective information services.