Joanna Ellis
About Joanna Ellis
Joanna Ellis is a Collection Development Specialist at bibliotheca, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in marketing and project development, she has contributed to various initiatives in the literature sector and served as an industry adviser on significant research projects.
Work at Bibliotheca
Joanna Ellis has been serving as a Collection Development Specialist at bibliotheca since 2016. In this role, she focuses on collection development for the bibliotheca cloudLibrary, catering to both the UK and ANZ markets. Her responsibilities include evaluating partnership activities and ensuring that the library collections meet the needs of diverse users. With over eight years of experience in this position, she has contributed significantly to the development and enhancement of bibliotheca's offerings.
Previous Experience in the Publishing Industry
Before her tenure at bibliotheca, Joanna Ellis held several key positions in the publishing industry. She worked at Faber & Faber as Marketing Director from 2007 to 2012 and as Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she was a Partner at The Literary Platform from 2012 to 2016. Her experience spans various roles that have involved both commercial and funded projects for clients, including authors, charities, and universities.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Ellis studied at the European School Brussels 2, where she achieved the European Baccalaureate from 1981 to 1995. She furthered her education at the University of Bristol, earning a degree in Sociology and Philosophy from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in collection development and marketing within the literary sector.
Contributions to Literature and Writing Development
Joanna Ellis has made notable contributions to the literature sector through various initiatives. She served as an industry adviser on the AHRC-funded Ambient Literature research project and initiated projects like Love Your Indie and The Writing Platform, aimed at addressing systemic issues within the literature sector. Additionally, she acts as a trustee at New Writing North, a reading and writing development agency, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering literary growth.
Workshops and Strategic Facilitation
In her professional capacity, Joanna Ellis has developed and facilitated various workshops and strategic initiatives. She created a tailored three-part copywriting workshop for Profile Books and facilitated a strategy day for Do Book Co. These activities reflect her ability to engage with different stakeholders in the publishing industry and enhance their operational strategies.