Sue Padgham, CCLRC, UK

Sue Padgham, CCLRC, Warrington, UK

Q: What led you into your chosen profession?

A: Initially I started work in public libraries. At 16 I thought the work sounded more interesting and diverse compared to office work/bank work/a career with the Civil Service. I began working for Liverpool City Libraries and became hooked! I have since worked in special libraries, school libraries, and the higher education sector.

Q: What book are you reading right now?

A: I am reading Working with your Chakras by Ruth White.

Q: Who do you admire the most (past or present) and why?

A: I admire pople like Dr Catherine Hamlin and her late husband - people who dedicate their whole lives to a worthy cause. They worked in Addis Ababa helping Fistula women. They initially opened a clinic and later a hospital which has continued to expand.

Q: What was the first and last music record you bought?

A: The first record I bought was 'This is Soul' (various artists) and the last was the Scissor Sisters.

Q: If you could have any career other than your chosen profession, what would you choose?

A: To be involved in conservation/environmental work.

Q: If you could have dinner with any 3 people, past or present, who would they be?

A: Germaine Greer, Eddie Izzard and Derren Brown.

Q: Money no option, where would you like to go on vacation?

A: Canada, but I would have to fly first class.

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