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DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
Professional Summary

Energetic and engaging librarian with exceptional follow-through capabilities seeking Associate or Director position in a public or academic library or setting outside. Able to plan and oversee projects from concept to conclusion. Accommodating, helpful, excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Experienced in supervising library facilities to create an environment to provide patrons easy access to information.

Work History
Director of Libraries and Library Services, 07/2019 to CurrentGreenfield-Central Community Schools, Greenfield, IN
  • Curate eight collections; supervise assistants; facilitate PD opportunities
  • Write job descriptions, interview, train and evaluate library staff
  • Work with district leadership hosting district- and community-wide events promoting literacy and libraries
  • Work with faculty to develop and maintain relevant resources supporting curriculum
  • Maintain partnership with local public librarians to work effectively together toward common goals/projects
  • Serve as copyright resource for the corporation
  • Instruct students and staff in information technology literacy skills, including research processes, understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property
  • Develop and execute annual budgets to purchase yearly acquisitions, including books (both print and ebooks), periodicals, and supplies
  • Engage in networking to build relationships with colleagues and businesses thereby strengthening partnerships
  • Promote library through library website and newsletter
  • Successful grant-writing
Coordinator of Libraries/Learning Commons, 07/2013 to 06/2019Madison Consolidated Schools, Madison, IN
  • Curated six collections (including collection development, deselection, challenged materials)
  • Wrote job descriptions for library staff; interviewed, trained, and wrote annual evaluations
  • Supervised paid and volunteer assistants
  • Organized events and programming for students and faculty, and led Professional Development for Learning Commons staff
  • Built community relationships with regional librarians and businesses to create programs for students
  • Worked on Leadership Team to plan district-wide initiatives (E.g., Summer Reading Program, Learning Commons transition, creating makerspaces with STEM-based opportunities such as Virtual Reality, Coding classes, and 3D printing)
  • Transitioned traditional Libraries into progressive, tech-based Learning Commons spaces to facilitate collaborative learning among students
  • Worked with building renovation team on transforming libraries
  • Met with student representatives to build maker-space inventory lists
  • Hosted book clubs with students
  • Led Professional Development opportunities for faculty
  • Assisted with student reference and reader's advisory questions
Media Specialist, 08/2008 to 07/2013MSD Martinsville Schools, Martinsville, IN
  • Successful Grant Writing
  • Organized and executed library fundraising events
  • Building Webmaster
  • Student Academic Coach
  • Developed and maintained collection of appropriate to curriculum
  • Instructed students and staff in information and technology literacy skills
  • Maintained relevant, organized, and correctly catalogued library
  • Promoted reading through library programming
  • Formed partnerships with Public and District Librarians to create a cohort with common goals
Elementary Librarian, 07/2007 to 06/2008Brown County Schools, Nashville, IN
  • Collection development for four elementary libraries
  • Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use
  • Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences
  • Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning skills
  • Read to students and provided reader's advisory assistance
  • Taught library skills (finding books, genre, book care, award winners)
  • Taught and promoted technology in library
  • Purchased materials (books, periodicals, supplies) for four libraries
Events Coordinator, School of Education, 08/2002 to 01/2013Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
  • Planned, organized, and served as on-site contact at functions for educational leadership professionals and public school administrators
  • Reported to a Board of Directors
  • Maintained membership and conference databases
  • Prepared and published newsletters
  • Prepared and published conference and event programs
  • Corresponded with and met event sponsors
  • Promoted events to potential sponsors/attendees
  • Attended meetings with administrative/leadership teams and Boards of Directors
  • Tracked financial account information to maintain overviews for leadership organizations
  • Oversaw grant funding processes through final reporting
Education
Master of Science, Education, 05/2010
Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN

Teaching Certification, 2010; renewal valid through 2030

Master of Science, Library Science, 05/2007
Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science, General Studies, 06/2001
Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN
Associate of Science, Paralegal Studies
Vincennes University - Vincennes, Indiana
Skills
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and patrons
  • Design and promote library program and services
  • Staff coaching and recognition
  • Excellent time management practices
  • Proficient in technology
  • Google Suite
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Skyward Employee/Financial systems
  • Successful grant-writing
  • Thirteen years management experience of multiple libraries within education systems
  • Experienced Events Coordinator
  • Able to manage and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency
  • Clerical and administrative tasks
  • Oversee accounts and budget
  • Build strong patron/faculty relationships
  • Attention to detail
  • Library Circulation (Follett Destiny and Alexandria)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word Processing, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Emphasis on customer service
  • Fundraising
  • HTML
  • Copyright resource
  • Dependable
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Greenfield-Central Community Schools
  • Madison Consolidated Schools
  • MSD Martinsville Schools
  • Brown County Schools
  • Indiana University

School Attended

  • Indiana University Bloomington
  • Vincennes University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Libraries and Library Services
  • Coordinator of Libraries/Learning Commons
  • Media Specialist
  • Elementary Librarian
  • Events Coordinator, School of Education

Degrees

  • Master of Science , Education 05/2010
    Master of Science , Library Science 05/2007
    Bachelor of Science , General Studies 06/2001
    Associate of Science , Paralegal Studies

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