#DULibIntroducing Nancy Harber

In the next of our series introducing members of staff, #DULibIntroducing meets Library Customer Services Intern Nancy Harber

Please state your name, full job title, and a brief description of what your job entails:

Nancy Harber, Graduate Intern (Library Customer Services). Four days a week I’m at the Bill Bryson helping with campaigns, the library social media and student queries at the front desk, and one day a week I’m either at Palace Green or the Oriental Museum greeting customers there!

How long have you worked in the library/ULC?

Since August this year.

What would you say is the most interesting/enjoyable aspect of your job?

Without a doubt, the people. As a people-watcher, I love being around people who are always having such interesting conversations. There is always someone around, student or staff who has an intriguing fact on the tip of their tongue, whether it be about our collections, their research, or the book they are reading at the moment!

When you’re not at work, what do you enjoy doing?

I’m always reading or listening to audiobooks – I’m constantly aware that there is only so much time to consume as many of them as possible! I like going for walks in the woods or the beach, spending time with my partner and family, and stroking other people’s dogs when they walk past as I’m waiting for the bus.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Eat the fish, spit the bones.

What was the last film you saw, and what would it rate out of 10?

The Farewell – about a family who travels back to China to say goodbye to an elderly member of the family who doesn’t have long to live. Without giving too much away, it’s touching and hilarious whilst still being subtle and feeling real every step of the way. The script is wonderful and getting an insight into a family dynamic that I otherwise would not have had is always a privilege. 10/10 – for me, this was everything a film should be!

If you could bring any book character to life, who would it be?

‘The Story Giant’ from Brian Patten’s book of the same name. He is an ancient giant who lives in his castle in a hidden realm, which is built from all the stories told and written since the beginning of time. Though it’s a children’s book, part of me still likes to think that he exists somewhere out there in his castle, collecting all our stories.