Rate My Professor Gina Rocco

Gina Rocco serves as the Subject Librarian - Kaitiaki Pukapuka at the University of Otago Library, providing expert support to the Sciences Division. Her responsibilities include liaison services for the departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematics and Statistics, Microbiology and Immunology, Physics, and Surveying. Gina Rocco maintains a suite of comprehensive LibGuides tailored to these disciplines, offering curated resources for academic research and study. Notable guides include Biochemistry (last updated April 9, 2026), Chemistry (March 31, 2026), Genetics (April 9, 2026), Mathematics and Statistics (April 15, 2026), Microbiology and Immunology (March 18, 2026), Physics (February 9, 2026), and Surveying (March 25, 2026). These guides feature sections on journals and databases, theses and conference papers, books, web resources, and specialized materials, facilitating access to scholarly content for students, staff, and researchers. She uses she/her/ia pronouns and is contactable via email at gina.rocco@otago.ac.nz or direct dial +64 3 479 7410. Gina Rocco is an integral part of the Library Liaison Service and the Sciences Kaiāwhina Network, enhancing library services across multiple scientific fields.

In her earlier career at the University of Otago, Gina Rocco held the position of Library Assistant – Periodicals at the Hocken Collections in 2014. During this time, she conducted research and authored a detailed blog post entitled 'Seventy five years of the New Zealand Listener' for The Hocken Blog, commemorating the magazine's history from its inception in June 1939. This work underscores her expertise in archival research and periodicals management. Gina Rocco introduces herself with a pepeha in te reo Māori: 'Tēnā koutou katoa. Nō Itaria me Airangi me Ingarangi ōku... Gina Rocco tōku ingoa. Kia ora koutou!' reflecting her connections to Italian, Aotearoa, and English heritage. Through her dedicated service, Gina Rocco significantly contributes to the academic community at the University of Otago by bridging library resources with scientific inquiry and education.