Janis Kreicbergs, Librarian, University of Latvia

Librarian, University of Latvia

Q: How long have you worked in your current job?

A: I have been in this job for two years.

Q: Which fictional character would you most like to be?

A: Gunnery Sergeant Hartman from Full Metal Jacket.

Q: What are you most afraid of?

A: Stupidity.

Q: Name one place that you would like to go back to?

A: I would like to visit Wien.

Q: What is the last film you watched?

A: The last film I saw was American Beauty.

Q: How do you like to relax after work?

A: I like going to the cinema.

Q: Can you highlight three qualities of your institution?

A: Competence; the University of Latvia is the biggest and oldest university in Latvia. It has always been a centre of science. We have 13 faculties and 24 scientific institutes. Potential; due to our history, people in Latvia have experience and good skills in change management. Therefore, the University of Latvia has good potential and growth. Flexibility is one of today's most valuable qualities. The friendly ambience; the university is like a second home for students, and we are continuously working on it. I provide students with all the necessary information resources and equipment in my library to make it a comfortable place for their studies and research.

To find out more about the University of Latvia, please visit the website www.lu.lv/eng