COLRIC - Key Persons


Gary Horrocks

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
  • Freelance Writer, Researcher, Editor

Helen Sherwood

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
Helen manages a small team of Librarians and Library Assistants. As Senior Librarian she works with curriculum, IT and quality teams to ensure the Library service is meeting the needs of students and staff. She is a member of Northern Digital Resources Group (a JISC community of practice) and the JISC E-books for FE focus group. Her main areas of professional interest are digital learning, and the marketing of library services and resources. Helen is the editor of CoLRiC's e-newsletter CoLRiC Impact.

Jim Temple

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
Jim provides strategic leadership for his College's Library Service and Learning Centre. He has responsibility for creative services (media, video, graphic design) for College events, marketing services and website. He is a member of Jisc's learning content expert group.

Laura Walker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
Laura is based at Wakefield and Castleford Colleges and is responsible for curriculum support and development across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, including purchasing items, managing subscriptions, and liaising with academic staff. She is also responsible for the physical library space at Castleford College and a small team of library assistants.

Tracey Totty

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
At her college, Tracey is responsible for all aspects of the library service both the physical and digital spaces and stock. She is a committee member of ARLG North East. For CoLRiC, Tracey focuses on events and awards.

Val Skelton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CoLRiC Executive Committee
Val works in publishing and event design with a focus on libraries and information work. Together with Gary, she provides executive support for CoLRiC.