25 AUG 2025 Spotlight Series #5 2025

In this edition of The Spotlight Series we get to know Library Services Leader: Ms Monica Taylor.

Name:
Monica Taylor.

What is your role at Kolbe?
Library Services Leader.

What does a typical day at Kolbe look like for you?
A typical day in a library involves assisting patrons by helping them find resources and information, focusing on supporting curriculum, managing collections, such as shelving returned books and acquiring new ones, performing administrative tasks like responding to emails and updating library systems. Planning for events like Book Week. However, the specific activities can vary greatly depending on the day. Student wellbeing is very important to me. Throughout the day I try to have as many conversations as possible with students, especial the ones which are in the Library everyday.

What do you love most about working at Kolbe Catholic College?
Building relationships to help support growth and a love of literature.

What is your favourite book you have read?
Recently "The 100".

What is your favourite food?
Chicken Parma.

What is your favourite travel destination?
Portugal.

What was your first job?
Starite Distributors as an Accounts payable and Import Officer.

What is one of your hidden talents?
Organisation.

What song do you know all the lyrics to?
Cover Me in Sunshine by P!nk

If you had a boat, what would you name it?
Ariel.

Who inspires you?
My Mum.

How do you think people would describe you?
Helpful.

How do you elevate your students?
By encouraging them to do their best and building their confidence.