the Oxford Observer JUNE 2018 Issue 77
the Oxford & North Canterbury Newspaper
Published Monthly 4500 copies
Published at the beginning of each month and delivered to Oxford, Cust, Bennetts, Waddington, Sheffield, West Eyreton, Eyrewell, Swannanoa, Fernside, Summerhill, Ashley Gorge, Okuku, Glentui, Lees Valley, Carleton, Horrellville, Springbank, View Hill. Copies are available at the Oxford, Rangiora & Darfield Libraries, Emma’s at Oxford, Cust PO Boxes & Cafes throughout the district.
Success for Oxford Librarian Hilary Mercer By Emily Chapman
Not least of these, were working full time, having a family, and a mortgage.
Hilary says “It would be easy to think that tertiary education was not a feasible option for me, but the words of the famous political activist, Angela Davis, were ringing in my ears. She said: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” The Open Polytechnic gave Hilary the flexibility to do her study to fit in with her family and work commitments. Hilary has just moved into a different role as Reader and Reference Librarian with the Waimakariri Libraries. In this role she will be buying ebooks, audio books, online magazines and other publications for the Library, as well as reader advisory, including in-depth research Oxford Librarian, Hilary Mercer, was the representative student speaker at the South Island graduation ceremony of the Open Polytech, held in May. Hilary received a Bachelor of (Information and Library Studies).
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There were many things that could have prevented Hilary from following through with this course of study.
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Hilary’s achievements are testament to her determination and drive to reach her goals. About Open Polytechnic
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I truly believe that libraries and librarians make the world a more humane and democratic place”.
questions. For Hilary the role of Librarian is an important one. She says “Librarianship is a noble profession. I’m never going to get rich from it, but I provide an important service to society. Public libraries are at the forefront of social justice – a place where everyone is equal. You don’t need money. You can go there and just be.
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communities, provide books, programs for kids and adults, and can help people answer pretty much whatever question they have by connecting them to good information.
Should I check?
New website to help men check for prostate cancer The Ministry of Health has launched Kupe (www.kupe.net.nz), a website aimed at helping men decide if a prostate check is right for them. Prostate Cancer Awareness and Improvement Programme Chair Professor John Nacey says prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. “But it affects men differently. Finding it early can save lives, but not all prostate cancer needs to be treated,” he says. “Because of this, men need to understand the downstream risks and benefits of treatment before having a prostate cancer check so that they can make an informed decision.” Kupe aims to address the large inequity currently in testing rates across ethnic groups (and inconsistencies across GPs, in terms of if men at their practice are checked for prostate cancer.) Check the website | www.kupe.net.nz Please book an appointment with us if you are concerned.
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