J'Amy McCracken
Library Manager at Gulf University for Science and Technology- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Slovak Full professional proficiency
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Czech Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Farsi Elementary proficiency
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Bio
C Wachtler
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Ms. J'Amy McCracken's at the International School of Kuwait where we were members of the Senior Leadership Team. As Heads of Learning, we collaborated closely while establishing an educational start-up, building various processes such as, technology, systems and collections. A challenging environment, we literally started from scratch, J'Amy was a welcomed addition to the SLT as she showed quick problem solving skills and adaptability as a dependable team player. Ms. McCracken's professional skills include, however were not limited to, being knowledgeable about literature, management of library and educational best practices, organization, detailed oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills. She greatly values library ethics (copyright, plagiarism, citation), sharing that with her ISK department colleagues and teaching faculty. J'Amy personality traits were found throughout the professional relationships she created as she is amiable, energic, dependable, inspires others, and ethical. I have enjoyed the strong connection with Ms. McCracken following our time at ISK. We have worked jointly on other research projects, which were of tremendous benefit due to J'Amy's deep research skills and resourcefulness.
Phoebe Gallano
Ms. J’Amy and I worked in an educational start-up building everything from scratch. It was a challenging/stressful environment but we were able to optimize the library operations as a whole after identifying the gaps that need to fulfill. Team management skills with transitioning to in person while others were online, Quick problem solving skills, adaptability. When workloads got intense, Ms. J’Amy would roll up her sleeves and jump in with me. When everything becomes a priority and when we had 15,000 + books to inventory or even buying scanners from her own pocket so we could continue working, she’s always there giving me a help. Ms. J’Amy’s professional skills: 100% Supportive and understanding leader, organized, detailed oriented, knowledgeable about literature, knowledgeable about library and educational best practices. Knowledgeable about latest library technologies. Excellent communication skills/presentation skills. Macro management style. Her personality traits: energetic, friendly, dependable, inspiring others, ethical, optimistic, trustworthy. Ms. J’Amy and I still stayed in touch post ISK and exchanged professional ideas or gave professional support. She is a delight and an incredible asset to anyone lucky enough to work with her.
C Wachtler
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Ms. J'Amy McCracken's at the International School of Kuwait where we were members of the Senior Leadership Team. As Heads of Learning, we collaborated closely while establishing an educational start-up, building various processes such as, technology, systems and collections. A challenging environment, we literally started from scratch, J'Amy was a welcomed addition to the SLT as she showed quick problem solving skills and adaptability as a dependable team player. Ms. McCracken's professional skills include, however were not limited to, being knowledgeable about literature, management of library and educational best practices, organization, detailed oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills. She greatly values library ethics (copyright, plagiarism, citation), sharing that with her ISK department colleagues and teaching faculty. J'Amy personality traits were found throughout the professional relationships she created as she is amiable, energic, dependable, inspires others, and ethical. I have enjoyed the strong connection with Ms. McCracken following our time at ISK. We have worked jointly on other research projects, which were of tremendous benefit due to J'Amy's deep research skills and resourcefulness.
Phoebe Gallano
Ms. J’Amy and I worked in an educational start-up building everything from scratch. It was a challenging/stressful environment but we were able to optimize the library operations as a whole after identifying the gaps that need to fulfill. Team management skills with transitioning to in person while others were online, Quick problem solving skills, adaptability. When workloads got intense, Ms. J’Amy would roll up her sleeves and jump in with me. When everything becomes a priority and when we had 15,000 + books to inventory or even buying scanners from her own pocket so we could continue working, she’s always there giving me a help. Ms. J’Amy’s professional skills: 100% Supportive and understanding leader, organized, detailed oriented, knowledgeable about literature, knowledgeable about library and educational best practices. Knowledgeable about latest library technologies. Excellent communication skills/presentation skills. Macro management style. Her personality traits: energetic, friendly, dependable, inspiring others, ethical, optimistic, trustworthy. Ms. J’Amy and I still stayed in touch post ISK and exchanged professional ideas or gave professional support. She is a delight and an incredible asset to anyone lucky enough to work with her.
C Wachtler
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Ms. J'Amy McCracken's at the International School of Kuwait where we were members of the Senior Leadership Team. As Heads of Learning, we collaborated closely while establishing an educational start-up, building various processes such as, technology, systems and collections. A challenging environment, we literally started from scratch, J'Amy was a welcomed addition to the SLT as she showed quick problem solving skills and adaptability as a dependable team player. Ms. McCracken's professional skills include, however were not limited to, being knowledgeable about literature, management of library and educational best practices, organization, detailed oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills. She greatly values library ethics (copyright, plagiarism, citation), sharing that with her ISK department colleagues and teaching faculty. J'Amy personality traits were found throughout the professional relationships she created as she is amiable, energic, dependable, inspires others, and ethical. I have enjoyed the strong connection with Ms. McCracken following our time at ISK. We have worked jointly on other research projects, which were of tremendous benefit due to J'Amy's deep research skills and resourcefulness.
Phoebe Gallano
Ms. J’Amy and I worked in an educational start-up building everything from scratch. It was a challenging/stressful environment but we were able to optimize the library operations as a whole after identifying the gaps that need to fulfill. Team management skills with transitioning to in person while others were online, Quick problem solving skills, adaptability. When workloads got intense, Ms. J’Amy would roll up her sleeves and jump in with me. When everything becomes a priority and when we had 15,000 + books to inventory or even buying scanners from her own pocket so we could continue working, she’s always there giving me a help. Ms. J’Amy’s professional skills: 100% Supportive and understanding leader, organized, detailed oriented, knowledgeable about literature, knowledgeable about library and educational best practices. Knowledgeable about latest library technologies. Excellent communication skills/presentation skills. Macro management style. Her personality traits: energetic, friendly, dependable, inspiring others, ethical, optimistic, trustworthy. Ms. J’Amy and I still stayed in touch post ISK and exchanged professional ideas or gave professional support. She is a delight and an incredible asset to anyone lucky enough to work with her.
C Wachtler
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Ms. J'Amy McCracken's at the International School of Kuwait where we were members of the Senior Leadership Team. As Heads of Learning, we collaborated closely while establishing an educational start-up, building various processes such as, technology, systems and collections. A challenging environment, we literally started from scratch, J'Amy was a welcomed addition to the SLT as she showed quick problem solving skills and adaptability as a dependable team player. Ms. McCracken's professional skills include, however were not limited to, being knowledgeable about literature, management of library and educational best practices, organization, detailed oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills. She greatly values library ethics (copyright, plagiarism, citation), sharing that with her ISK department colleagues and teaching faculty. J'Amy personality traits were found throughout the professional relationships she created as she is amiable, energic, dependable, inspires others, and ethical. I have enjoyed the strong connection with Ms. McCracken following our time at ISK. We have worked jointly on other research projects, which were of tremendous benefit due to J'Amy's deep research skills and resourcefulness.
Phoebe Gallano
Ms. J’Amy and I worked in an educational start-up building everything from scratch. It was a challenging/stressful environment but we were able to optimize the library operations as a whole after identifying the gaps that need to fulfill. Team management skills with transitioning to in person while others were online, Quick problem solving skills, adaptability. When workloads got intense, Ms. J’Amy would roll up her sleeves and jump in with me. When everything becomes a priority and when we had 15,000 + books to inventory or even buying scanners from her own pocket so we could continue working, she’s always there giving me a help. Ms. J’Amy’s professional skills: 100% Supportive and understanding leader, organized, detailed oriented, knowledgeable about literature, knowledgeable about library and educational best practices. Knowledgeable about latest library technologies. Excellent communication skills/presentation skills. Macro management style. Her personality traits: energetic, friendly, dependable, inspiring others, ethical, optimistic, trustworthy. Ms. J’Amy and I still stayed in touch post ISK and exchanged professional ideas or gave professional support. She is a delight and an incredible asset to anyone lucky enough to work with her.
Experience
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Gulf University for Science and Technology
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Kuwait
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Library Manager
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Sep 2022 - Present
Responsible for the administration of the A.M. Al Refai Library including development of services, spaces, technology, and collections, budget management and allocation of resources, and assessment of librarianship/teaching, research, and service activities of the Library. Responsible for the administration of the A.M. Al Refai Library including development of services, spaces, technology, and collections, budget management and allocation of resources, and assessment of librarianship/teaching, research, and service activities of the Library.
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International School of Kuwait
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Al Mahboula, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
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Founding Head of the Learning Resource Center
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
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Australian University
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Kuwait
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Library Manager
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
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SLB
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Administrator
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Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
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Anybots
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Russian Federation
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Information Technology & Services
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Office Manager
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2008
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Google
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Candidate Developer
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Feb 2007 - May 2007
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Genentech
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Validation Team Librarian
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Mar 2006 - Jul 2006
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Librarian
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Mar 2003 - Jan 2006
Solo librarian who managed the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus Library and delivered information services to over 1300+ Microsoft employees. Contributed to customers’ strategic decision making through researching and delivering custom reports. Consulted with customers to identify information needs used to develop new programs and initiatives to improve information flow to business units, and drive collection development. - Built strategic relationships between the library, key stake holders and customer teams through campus-wide networking and library service presentations. Show less
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San Jose State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2002 - May 2003
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University of Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Archives and Manuscripts Assistant
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 1999 - May 2000
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Pacific University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Circulation Assistant
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1993 - 1998
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Education
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2015 - 2019
The University of British Columbia
Master's degree, Library and Information Studies -
2001 - 2003
San Jose State University
Library and Information Science -
1993 - 1998
Pacific University
BA, Philosophy -
1995 - 1997
Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave
Certificate, Slavic Enthography and Languages
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