Anita Laamanen, VTT, Finland

Electronic Resources, VTT, Finland

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

A: Since June 1989.

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

A: Pippi Långstrump.

Q: What are you most afraid of?

A: That something bad will happen to my kids.

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

A: Paris, because of its atmosphere and great food. I have already been there three times.

Q: What is the last film you watched?

A: I don't watch much television and it's been months since I have gone to the movies. It seems that movies that I have watched are forgettable.

Q: How do you like to relax after work?

A: I live near woods and an arboretum, so I enjoy jogging there. During the summer I find gardening very relaxing too.

Q: Can you highlight three qualities of your institution?

A: Great staff, innovativeness, competence. One of my duties is to make our digital library work fluently. Because our library is in-house and almost only online, I don't get to meet my customers very often. But when I meet them during training sessions etc, I realise just how great the staff are here. VTT has talented and innovative researchers and this gives me drive to develop our digital library services even more.

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