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DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Professional Summary

Expert Librarian trained in multiple content areas related to library operations and management. Advanced knowledge of library administration, research tools, training and in-depth understanding of collection analysis and general library operations with history of providing high-quality library services and a strong customer service ethic. Innovative with skill in developing and implementing engaging programs to increase community interest and engagement. Successfully managing library staff, enhancing library management systems and achieving steep annual financial goals.

Skills

    • Acquisitions
    • Billing
    • Budgeting, Strategic
    • Budget, Supervision
    • Budget, Responsible management
    • Budget development
    • Collection inventories
    • Community outreach
    • Contracts
    • Forecasting
    • ILS /Lucedia InMagic
    • Legal research
    • Lexis/Nexis / Westlaw
    • Marketing materials
    • Needs Assessments
    • Publications
    • Purchasing
    • Research (online & print)
    • Routing
    • Program Management
    • Seminars
    • Supply ordering
    • Staff Management
    • Statistics
    • Organized managerial style
    • Scheduling
    • Staff training/development

Work History
Director of Library Services | 07/2004 to Current
World Resources Institute - Washington, DC

• International research organization Library Director servicing over 400 worldwide individual researchers that includes leading research, training, budgeting, acquisition and management of Institute's collection.
• Conduct and analyze research to compile most relevant results and communicate research results in writing or in person to a variety of stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain library strategic plan including standards, procedures, forecasting budget, analysis of use metrics and purchasing materials (electronic and print tools) implemented worldwide.
• Conduct staff seminars including marketing to and supervision of participants on library resources (print and online).
• Market library service by push newsletters, pathfinders and shortcuts to access information in print and digitally.
• Develop and monitor/manage library budget; handle vendor inquiries, evaluate use using vendor statistics.
• Supervise and train staff, including assistant librarian and interns.
• Research acquisitions, establish and maintain core library holdings including subscriptions.
• Update and maintain online integrated library system including catalog.
• Database implementation and management including back end integration of databases (Ebsco, OpenAthens)
• Set up and maintain digital libraries in multiple countries.
• Successfully managed redesign of organization's intranet continues to manage Library intranet pages.
• Designed, planned, and organized library, including coordination and supervision of move to new library space.
• Founding member and Administrator (2014- ) of growing International Environmental Library Consortium.

Director of Library Services | 10/1998 to 07/2004
Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP - Washington, DC
  • Managed and oversaw national law library that servicing insurance litigation firm of over 75 lawyers.
  • Provided timely and efficient support to firm's three branchoffices.
  • Assisted attorneys and paralegals in research questions and performed on-line research using Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Organized library circulation processes.
  • Assisted customers with questions and requests.
  • Oversaw library staff and maintained ongoing training development program geared at educating personnel on library systems.
Assistant Librarian | 03/1996 to 10/1998
Ross, Dixon & Masback - Washington, UT
  • Assisted Librarian in all library functions.
  • Coordinated, organized and fulfilled all internal and external inter-library loans.
  • Assisted in maintenance of core library holdings.
  • Aided attorneys and paralegals in research questions and performed online research using Lexis and Westlaw,.
  • CBDInfoteck, Dialog, and internet resources.
  • Handled and processed library mail; maintained routing lists and updates.
  • Supervised part-time filer for loose-leaf, periodicals and drop in filings.
Education
The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC | MastersLibrary and Information Science, 05/2002
Mount Saint Mary's College - Emmitsburg, MD | Bachelors of ArtsEnglish and History, 05/1993
Accomplishments
  • Publication: Maguire, Mary "If you weed, they will come." The One Person Library: Newsletter for Librarians andManagement 22 (2006) 12 p.7-8.
  • Moderator: Climate Change through a Kaleidoscope.
  • SLA Annual Conference Spotlight Session June 2013.
Affiliations
Special Librarian Association member 2004- present Chair Elect Division of Environmental Resource Management 2012 / Chair 2013 Legal Counsel for the Elderly Pro Bono participant, 2004 American Library Association member 2000-2004 United Way Campaign Co-Coordinator, 1998 American Association of Law Libraries member, 1997-2004 Law Librarians Society of Washington, D.C. member, 1996-2004, committee member 2003 Law Librarians Society of Washington, D.C., Scholarship Recipient, 1998
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • World Resources Institute
  • Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP
  • Ross, Dixon & Masback

School Attended

  • The Catholic University of America
  • Mount Saint Mary's College

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Library Services
  • Assistant Librarian

Degrees

  • The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC | Masters
    Mount Saint Mary's College - Emmitsburg, MD | Bachelors of Arts

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