Rate My Professor Sarah Hibbs

Sarah Hibbs serves as a Collections Assistant in the Researcher Services team at Hocken Collections, part of the University of Otago Library in Dunedin, New Zealand. Hocken Collections houses extensive pictorial, manuscript, and printed collections with a focus on New Zealand and the Pacific, supporting researchers through access services, research guides, and digital collections. The Researcher Services area is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, providing assistance for enquiries related to archives, art, photography, and published materials. Sarah Hibbs is listed alongside other collections assistants such as Mark Quarrie and Baylee Smith, contributing to the operational support of these services. Her direct dial is +64 3 479 4371 extension 4371.

Sarah Hibbs has demonstrated engagement with the collections through her contributions to the Hocken Blog, where she researched and wrote posts, including 'With the New Zealand Footballers' in November 2018. This post details a group of scrapbooks documenting the New Zealand footballers' experiences. She has also been acknowledged in Hocken Friends newsletters, such as the May 2023 and March 2023 issues, for her role in preparing publications alongside colleagues like Louise Croot, Claire Matthewson, and Katherine Milburn. These contributions highlight her involvement in promoting and preserving the historical materials held by Hocken Collections. Additionally, she has been featured in media viewing exhibits and participating in library events.