Team West/Western by Linda Fryer

lindafryer — 2022-11-12 23:37:43 UTC

Position: Manager Library Services
Home location: Macquarie Fields
I need a work buddy for: Filing systems
Not many people know that I: Love home renovation projects and can find my way around Bunnings :)
My signature dish is: Persian love cake

2022-11-13 22:59:23 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home Location: Broken Hill
I need a work buddy for: Stocktake
Hobby: Old school roleplaying games
My signature dish is: Any Indian curry from scratch.

2022-11-13 23:17:24 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Richmond

Not many people know that I: Played Judo as a kid

My signature dish is: I have lovely serving dishes, particularly my blue pottery ones with the gumleaf pattern. All my take-away or pre-cooked meals look lovely in them...

2022-11-13 23:39:29 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Macquarie Fields ❤️

I need a work buddy for: LibApps admin

Not many people know that I: I started in TAFE in 1993 working in Library Policy + the OTEN library

My signature dish is: making something tasty out of whatever I can find in the fridge

2022-11-14 00:00:36 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Macquarie Fields

I need a work buddy for: SharePoint, LibApps

Not many people know that I: am terrified of mice?

My signature dish is: Chicken Caesar Salad

Reena

2022-11-14 00:55:50 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home Location: Mount Druitt
I need a work buddy for: Online Sessions
Not many people know that I: Play chess and watch Korean and Chinese Drama :)
My Signature Dish : Cooking Vegan and Jain meals

2022-11-14 03:19:34 UTC

Position: P/T Library Technician (Mon - Wed)

Home location: Blue Mountains

Not many people know that I: can set up our camper trailer in the bush on my own & have dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

My signature dish is: chocolate cupcakes (including a vegan option)

2022-11-14 23:18:55 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Lidcombe
I need a work buddy for: Online presentations
Not many people know that I: Love a good old fashion murder mystery (novel or TV show)
My signature dish: Lamp chop casserole

2022-11-15 01:09:56 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Blue Mountains
I need a work buddy for: Finding my way around the intranet
Not many people know that I: can play the saxophone
My signature dish is: eggplant, tomato and chickpea casserole.

2022-11-15 01:10:25 UTC

Position: R/Senior Librarian
Home Location: Dubbo
I need a work buddy for: SharePoint
Hobbies: Acrylic painting and piano
My signature dish is: Cooking on my Weber BBQ.

2022-11-15 01:28:21 UTC

Tahlia
Position: Library Technician

Home location: Campbelltown

Hobbies: Reading, sketching and video gaming.
Not many people know that I: Foster cats and kittens.

My signature dish is: Spinach and sweet potato salad with fetta and pine nuts.

2022-11-15 01:56:36 UTC

Position: Library Network Lead

Home location: Tamworth

I need a work buddy for: Keeping me from talking to myself!

Not many people know that I: Care for rescue cats.

My signature dish is: Probably my Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

2022-11-15 04:10:29 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian

Home location: Orange

I need a work buddy for: finding documents on the TAFE intranet ugh

Not many people know that I: pretend to have a signature dish

My signature dish is: Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad

2022-11-15 04:31:31 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian

Home location: Mount Druitt

I need work buddy for: Printing Student Cards

Not many people know that I: Can eat 2- litre Tub ice-cream in a sitting.....

My signature dish is: Biriyani Fijian Style

Hi everyone!

2022-11-16 04:28:53 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Blacktown/Nirimba
I need a buddy for: SharePoint
Not many people know that : I am a keen gardener
My signature dish is: Orange cake, Portuguese style.

2022-11-16 23:59:14 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Mudgee

I need a work buddy for: Anything and everything

Hobbies : Watching movies and NCIS shows

My signature dish is: Pavlova

2022-11-17 00:45:35 UTC

Position: Library Technician (PT Thu-Fri)

Home location: Blue Mountains

I need a work buddy for: the TAFEcard printer

Not many people know that I: Love learning granny skills

My signature dish is: Chocolate almond biscuits

julieforrester1 — 2022-11-17 03:13:17 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Inverell
I need a work buddy for: cleaning the library desks, doors & equipment after students visit - so many greasy hands - it's like a kindergarten around here! lol
Not many people know that I: am a history nerd - love archaeology, anthropology and urban exploration vids.
My signature dish is: tofu, cashew & vegetable stir fry (started a vege garden this year so starting to use home grown green leafies - fun!)

2022-11-18 00:40:11 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Bathurst

Not many people know that I: Am a die-hard Horror stan, movies books all of it

My signature dish is: Lasagna with fresh Basil pesto and garlic bread, and Brown Butter triple choc chip cookies

hello from Kevin

kevinchandraratne2 — 2022-11-18 00:57:44 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home Location: Granville
I need a work buddy for: covering for me when I fall asleep during Teams meetings...
Not many people know that I: like to joke around and have fun at work with the people around me :)
My signature dish is: buying fast food

2022-11-18 01:13:29 UTC

Position: R/Library Network Lead

Home location: Macquarie Fields

I need a work buddy for: SharePoint, Filing and filling out this form :)

Not many people know that I: enjoy walking and discovering new places in the city

My signature dish is: Devil's food cake

The lost tribe of Benjamin

2022-11-18 01:31:27 UTC

Position: Library network lead
Home Location: Baulkham Hills
I need a work buddy for: Sanity
Not many people know that I: play Rugby League
Hobby: Researching ancient history and especially mysteries
My signature dish is: Bubble n squeak

2022-11-18 03:31:28 UTC

Position: Librarian (G1)

Home location: Nepean

I need a work buddy for: As a TAFE library newbie…all the things 😉.

Not many people know that I: once did a cage dive with Great White sharks off the coast of South Australia.

My signature dish is: Dark chocolate and orange cookie.

2022-11-18 04:56:56 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian (from 28Nov.)

Home location: Bankstown
I need a work buddy for: SAP Checkout and procurement training

Not many people know that I am keen to grow roses and have become a loyal customer of Bunnings and Flower Power.

My signature dish is: Steamed fish – simple, easy, delicious and healthy!

2022-11-18 05:04:16 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home Location: Granville
I need a work buddy for: Sharing ideas for creating displays
Not many people know: That I have jumped out of a plane
My signature dish is: Take it or leave it

2022-11-20 21:55:58 UTC

Position: (Relieving) Senior Librarian
Home location: Tamworth
I need a work buddy for: Maybe just someone to cover books and submit facilities requests.
Not many people know that I: Used to a be a practicing visual artist (once upon a time in a different part of the country).
My signature dish is: Anything involving rice, lamb and capsaicin.

kerriemusgravebruem — 2022-11-20 23:01:41 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Orange

I need a work buddy for: Navigating the dark web of the TAFE intranet

Not many people know that I: Backpacked solo around Asia

My signature dish is: Parsnip and maple syrup cake

rayyansheikh — 2022-11-21 00:55:51 UTC

Position: Librarian (Grade 1)
Home Location: Bankstown
I need a work buddy for: Creating displays and learning how to manage Serials.
Not many people know that I: Hung upside down to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland.
Hobbies: Reading, playing the piano, gardening, learning about history and travelling.
Signature Dish: I don't have a signature dish. I am a really shocking cook and if you came to my place for dinner, you would probably want to order takeaway.

2022-11-21 01:33:09 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Bankstown
I need a work buddy for Acquisition and serial
My hobby: Home renovation and gardening
Not many people know that: I live in Ingleburn, and if my line manager agrees, I'm willing to travel to Padstow, Macquarie Fields, Liverpool, and Campbelltown if there aren't enough people to do the job.
My signature dish is: Pumpkin soup

Hi all :-)

2022-11-21 02:03:45 UTC

Position: Librarian G2
Home Location: Padstow
I need a work buddy for:
Sharepoint & SAP approving
Not many people know that I:
Am really scared of heights :-(
My signature dish: Beetroot Salad

2022-11-22 00:35:42 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home Location: The Hills
Not many people know that I: Drawing birds and love to read and watch Sci-Fi series (Star Trek, The Expanse)
My signature dish is: I do not like to cook

2022-11-22 00:53:17 UTC

Rajwans
Position: Library Technician
Home Location: Wetherill Park

Hoping to be a good buddy to my team members and playing a small part in someone's growth journey.
Not many People know that : Sports have been a significant part on my life since I was little.

Hobbies: Cooking: Gardening
My signature Dish is: Lamb Curry

2022-11-22 03:24:21 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Granville
I need a work buddy for: inspiration and creativity with displays.
Not many people know that I: Am afraid of enclosed spaces, and have claustrophobia.
Hobby: taking care of a small assortment of succulents and my favourite TV show.
My signature dish is: slow cook beef stew

Nigel Morris

2022-11-22 05:40:41 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Orange

I need a work buddy for: Assistance in navigating the TAFE Intranet

Not many people know that I: Learned to drive in a Mini Pickup

My signature dish is: Aloo Gobi

2022-11-23 08:01:34 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Mount Druitt

I need a work buddy for: resetting passwords - students always come in groups!

Not many people know that I: broke my pinkie finger skydiving in Canada, and no-one believed me :(

My signature dish is: banana choc-chip muffins

ngoclam12 — 2022-11-24 23:26:28 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home Location: Granville
I need a work buddy for: To connect people to information and connect people to people
My signature dish is: Instant noddles

Vanessa

vanessalewis13 — 2022-11-29 03:20:17 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian

Home location: Campbelltown

I need a work buddy for: Finding things on the intranet and Sharepoint

Not many people know that: I rebind softcover books into hardcovers.

My Signature dish is: Spaghetti Bol

Lynne James

2022-11-29 23:01:24 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Granville
I need a work buddy for: Sharepoint
Not many people know that I: am a rock/pop music trivia nerd
My signature dish is: Dill soup

chenc09781 — 2022-11-30 10:53:42 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian
Home Location: Nepean
I need a work buddy for: PeopleSoft Solution training
Not many people know that I: can stand and look down through the glass floor in the Oriental Pearl Tower.
My signature dish is: Taro Cake

Hello, I'm Sohnjah

2022-12-02 04:56:42 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Wetherill Park, Blacktown/Nirimba
I need a work buddy for: Navigating TAFE as an employee
Not many people know that I: Draw
My signature dish: Will come to me in a dream, or when I learn how to cook. Whichever comes first.

Hi, it's Barbara here!

2022-12-05 05:18:59 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Liverpool

I need a work buddy for Adobe Creative apps

Not many people know that I: love rogaining with the amount of rain and mud:)

My signature dish is: Fricassée de champignons

Kimberley

2022-12-06 23:46:47 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Bankstown

I need a work buddy for: Wifi device issues

Not many people know that I: Love oriental design and collecting things for the home.

My signature dish is: Risotto

Janet

2022-12-07 03:23:29 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Miller
I need a work buddy for: Sharepoint
Not many people know that: cooking is not my forte
My signature dish is: .... I can only wish :)

2022-12-07 03:50:36 UTC

Hello, Salam and Salute
Position: Librarian
Home Location: Blacktown/Nirimba
I need a work buddy for: navigating TAFE Intranet landscape.
Not many people know that: My love language is sharing of food
My signature dish: anything Mediterranean.

2022-12-07 10:42:11 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Bankstown

I need a work buddy for: many 'new ways of working’ processes

Not many people know that I: like learning about countries, cultures and languages.

My signature dish is: I don't cook much, love all dishes

2022-12-07 23:01:12 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Richmond

Not many people know that I: Care for abandoned adult cats

My signature dish is: Cupcakes

Sen

2022-12-07 23:27:19 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Padstow
I need a work buddy for: Sharepoint
Not many people know that I: collect shells
My signature dish is: Goat curry

Harmony

2022-12-08 01:02:24 UTC

Position: Library Technician (G1) Temp

Home location: Mt Druitt

I need a work buddy for: Issuing TAFE cards.

Not many people know that I: Like to do paper crafts and I have a collection of different types of paper. I also enjoy children’s books; I just love the illustrations.

My signature dish is: Chicken pasta bake.

Hello...

2022-12-08 01:04:19 UTC

Call me...Boz, Boza, Bozica
Position: A/Library Network Lead & Snr Librarian
Home Location: Blacktown and Nirimba
I need a work buddy to tidy up my workspace or to learn to take better pics on my phone.
Not many people know that I love the beach and what my favourite plant is ...
My signature dish is anything that can be cooked in 30 minutes- usually spag bol or crepes for dessert.

Connie

2022-12-08 03:04:41 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home Location: Kingswood
Not many people know that I: Enjoy origami and craft
My signature dish is: Beef Straganoff

2022-12-13 03:33:24 UTC

Position: Librarian.

Home location: Parkes.

I need a work buddy for: Learning everything atm. Its my 2nd day.

Not many people know that I: have strange taste in movies.
Hobbies : Woodwork when I have the time.

My signature dish is: Curried Sausage or Lasagne.

Hello

2022-12-13 04:55:37 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Cowra

I need a work buddy for: Learning everything at the moment but all the acronyms are difficult to remember.

Hobbies: I crochet and have just started learning how to spin yarn from my own alpaca fleeces

My signature dish is: Desserts especially cheesecakes

Jenny Zheng

2022-12-19 01:53:45 UTC

Position: Library Technician
Home location: Baulkham Hills
I need a work buddy for: Keeping me company.
Not many people know that I: Focus on nutrition and health
Hobbies: Crochet , Gardening and Cooking
My signature dish is : Chinses dumplings

2022-12-21 03:19:51 UTC

Hello, my name is Sue.

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Tamworth

I need a work buddy for: most things as I am a new staff member.

Not many people know that I: Have an identical twin sister.

My signature dish is: baking for morning tea.

Vilma

2022-12-23 03:26:36 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Wetherill Park

I need a work buddy for: everything!

Not many people know that I: like to garden

My signature dish is: Tiramisu

2023-01-23 00:47:00 UTC

Hi, my name is Michelle
Position: Librarian
Home location: Tamworth
I need a work buddy for: Buddies are always important to learn from.
Not many people know that I: Am the proud owner of two crazy cats.
My signature dish is: A good old fashioned roast.

Jessica

2023-01-24 05:03:06 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Mount Druitt

I need a work buddy for: Everything :)

Not many people know that I: Almost became an archaeologist - but the work was too dirty and I don't like 4am starts.

My signature dish is: Anything ready-made. The best I can do when I cook is pasta with a sauce from a jar.

Rachel

2023-01-26 23:44:22 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home Location: Orange
I need a work buddy for: learning all about TAFE libraries
Hobbies: Criminology, mosaics, drawing, painting and running
Not many people know that I almost became a Park Ranger
My signature dish is Porterhouse steak with mushrooms

Veronica

veronicabarlow4 — 2023-01-30 21:15:21 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian
Home location: Dubbo
I need a work Buddy for: finding my way around Sharepoint
Not many people know: I love taking off in airplanes.
Signature dish is: Lemon meringue pie

Peter

2023-01-31 23:18:59 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Bathurst
I need a work buddy for: Everything (Lots of new stuff to learn)!
Hobbies: Astronomy/astro-photography; art, particularly drawing.
Not many people know that I: Had other careers before libraries (Computer programming, IT systems, IT training, and worked as a legal researcher).
My signature dish is: Beef Wellington.

2023-03-21 04:31:12 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Liverpool

I need a work buddy for: Teaching me the secrets of city life!

Not many people know that I: Studied to be a graphic designer

My signature dish is: Jaffa slice

Fran

2023-03-21 23:16:31 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Gunnedah
I need a work buddy for: Sharing ideas and helping me to problem solve when I'm stuck.
Hobbies: Playing with my grandson. It is so much fun!
My signature dish: Yummy casseroles made in the slow cooker.

2023-04-06 02:00:54 UTC

Position: Librarian
Home location: Moree
I need a work buddy for: Anything & everything :)
Not many people know that I: Can't sew but might learn to!
My signature dish is: ANZAC biscuits

Karla

2023-04-18 06:19:42 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Wetherill Park

I need a work buddy for: Many things-I'm very new!

Not many people know that I: once went to NZ purely to visit kakapo chicks (endangered parrots)

My signature dish is: Pecan pie

Sarah

2023-09-12 06:04:31 UTC

Position: Senior Librarian
Home Location: Tamworth
I need a work Buddy for: Catching up on the last 12 months :)
Hobbies: going to Bunnings and Kmart
My signature dish is: anything GF or DF or both!

Michelle

2023-11-06 04:13:49 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Mount Druitt

I need a work buddy for: A lot of things

Hobbies: Digital art, drawing in general

My signature dish is: Choc chip cookies

Shannon

shannonharmon2 — 2024-01-16 22:18:10 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Glen Innes

I need a work buddy for: Learning how the TAFE system works as I am new

Not many people know that I: Am a drummer

My signature dish is: Scones

Minh Tran

2024-03-05 02:24:57 UTC

Position : Librarian

Home location: blacktown/Nirimba.

I always need a work buddy!

Not many people knows: I compose poetry, practicing kung fu, a Vietnamese refugee, had audition for NIDA.

Reshma

2024-03-05 02:57:15 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Nirimba/ Blacktown

I need a work buddy for: Sharing ideas

Hobbies: Gardening, Painting

Not many people know that I: have 1000s of photos of trees and clouds in my gallery.

My signature dish is : Fish curry- Kerala style

Oscar

2024-03-05 05:02:08 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Liverpool

Not many people know that I: Used to work on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Marijana

2024-03-05 05:16:28 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Campbelltown

I need a work buddy for: Everything and anything! As I'm new at TAFE.

Not many people know that I: enjoy learning about natural ways and good health.

My signature dish is: a good roast or beef gulaš.

Christine

2024-08-01 23:18:27 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home location: Lithgow and Bathurst

I need a work buddy for: Most things (still very new) but mainly displays. I am not the creative type

Not many people know that I: Before I entered the wonderful world of libraries, I was a video games journalist (basically I got paid to play games and write about it - pretty sweet gig)

My signature dish is: Nothing. I can not cook. I'd rather do the dishes.

Lisa Mills

2024-08-07 01:30:25 UTC

Hi Everyone

Position Librarian Casual Wellington

Home Location Mudgee

I need a work buddy because I am new and am trying to navigate the TAFE Library Network

Hobbies Showjumping, Tennis, Gardening and navigating my 3 teenagers through life!!

Signature dish Tuna Pie which is super easy and delicious!!!!!

2024-10-21 03:43:37 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Liverpool

Hobbies: Gardening, reading, bushwalking

Soussan

2024-10-21 03:53:11 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Liverpool

Hobbies: Reading, visiting Museums/Galleries, and doing Aqua Aerobics.

Jonathan

2024-10-21 04:20:42 UTC

Position: Librarian Grade 1

Home Location: Granville

Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, board and card gamer, and conflict historian.

Hello, I'm Katherine!

2024-10-21 04:51:38 UTC

Position: Library Technician

Home Location: Blacktown/Nirimba

I need a work buddy for: For brainstorming and to keep me company.

Hobbies: Knitting/mending, watching TV, having a cat on my lap, drinking tea.

Not many people know that I: Am talented enough to conduct all my hobbies simultaneously.

My signature dish: Dairy-free peanut butter choc-chip cookies

Gabrielle

2024-10-21 23:30:02 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Miller

I need a work buddy for: Many things, I am still new

Not many people know that I: Have a pet Rabbit

My signature dish is: Chocolate chip cookies

Rebecca

2024-10-23 04:26:26 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Nirimba

I need a work buddy for: finding things in sharepoint!

Hobbies: Gardening, listening to classical music and audiobooks, doing sudokus, making photo books

Not many people know that I: lived in Chile for 10 years

My signature dish is: beef empanadas

Joseph

josephyam — 2024-11-07 00:50:56 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Bankstown

Not many people know that I: worked at an IT company for 7 years, providing installation and support for library systems across various libraries.

2025-02-02 23:19:58 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Dubbo

I need a work buddy for: staying out of mischief

Not many people know that: Unless it's relevant, reading non-fiction puts me to sleep

My hobby: I love to read and watch fantasy fiction.

My signature dish: Depends on my mood, but mostly savoury foods.

Melissa

melissalovelock1 — 2025-04-01 02:44:45 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home location: Gunnedah

I need a work buddy for: learning all the systems!

Not many people know that I: am part of the Tamworth Historical Society

My signature dish is: cheesecake

Sarah

sarahranclaud1 — 2025-08-28 23:32:54 UTC

Position: Librarian

Home Location: Tamworth

I need a work buddy for: teaching me their TAFE NSW library secret ways

My signature dish is: sausage rolls and making jam