SIX HOT PICKS

SIX HOT PICKS AS CHOSEN BY NEDA ZDRAVKOVIC

4 GENRE

Poetry: Judy Haswell

Judy Haswell is a world traveler, poet, historian, researcher, and retired librarian with a career spanning over 34 years from 1985 at the University of Auckland Library. Judy published more than 12 books of poetry and historical commentaries all of which are held in the University of Auckland library collection.

2 FAVOURITE LIBRARY? 3 MUSEUM? GALLERY? LIANZA MOMENT

Belgrade University Library Svetozar Markovic

In the midst of a Yugoslav civil war in 1990s, the main reading room of this library was a peaceful and safe haven for an undergraduate student seeking refuge and a quiet place to relax and study. Its design is spectacular and the library holds original manuscripts and first editions essential for the European cultural and intellectual heritage.

5 PLACE IN NZ Pātea, South Taranaki

Home of Ngāti Ruanui and Kāi Iwi, Pātea Māori Club and Poi E, Pātea also has one of the most prominent historical collections in the region housed in the Museum of South Taranaki. Apart from the SS Waitangi shipwreck at Pātea Beach, Port of Pātea and its Freezing Works are a fascinating monument in New Zealand’s history. Sunsets from the Pātea Beach lookout are unforgettable.

Joining the LIANZA TEL SIG committee. The team are a constant source of inspiration and have been a driving force behind a series of popular webinars and events that are taking place this year. You can find a blog about us here.

6 UNWINDING ACTIVITY

Sailing. I am a longstanding member of the Richmond Yacht Club and racing crew member, currently sailing with the winter series crew. I enjoy the excitement and team spirit. Ah – and the wind in my hair— you can find our sailing photos here.

Neda Zdravkovic is an Auckland Institute of Studies librarian, LIANZA TEL SIG Committee co-chair and LIANZA Council Member. She was born in Yugoslavia and immigrated to New Zealand in 2000. Neda specialises in developing Edtech training programmes, learning design, UX and online course design.