Kate Croker

Kate Croker is a Researcher and Library Manager (Research Publication & Data Services) at the University of Western Australia's Library Research and Collections. She has been involved in academic libraries since 2004, focusing on Open Access, Research Data Management, and technological innovations in research support. She currently chairs the Australian and New Zealand Pure User Group (since 2021).

• Education:
  • BA (Hons), University of Western Australia
  • Graduate Diploma in Information Management, RMIT University

Research Interests:

• Open Access policies and implementation
• Research Data Management frameworks
• Library technologies supporting academic research
• Altmetrics and research quality measurement

Her work bridges library services with cutting-edge research needs, particularly in managing data deluge challenges and enhancing repository functionalities through collaboration.

Key Contributions:

• Developed innovative research repository tools (e.g., metadata systems)
• Authored influential papers on APC reporting and service portfolio design
• Co-led the Institutional Underpinnings project (2021–2023) funded by ARDC

Awards:

• 2024 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Support Excellence

Advising & Grants:

• Principal Investigator on ARDC-funded research infrastructure project
• Mentor for HDR students in research data management

Labs/Teams: Core contributor to UWA Profiles & Research Repository, a central platform for research tracking and open access compliance.