AnneMarie Watson
Library Virtual Presence Coordinator at Red Deer Polytechnic- Claim this Profile
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Danielle Frey
AnneMarie was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful to students at RDC.
Danielle Frey
AnneMarie was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful to students at RDC.
Danielle Frey
AnneMarie was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful to students at RDC.
Danielle Frey
AnneMarie was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful to students at RDC.
Credentials
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Respect in the Workplace
Respect Group Inc.Jun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Understanding and Preventing Digital Risks
Red Deer CollegeApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid (Basic)
Mental Health Commission of CanadaDec, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Indigenous Canada
Coursera Course CertificatesMar, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Occupational Health and Safety Training
Red Deer CollegeJul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Library UX: Strategic Branding and Identity Development
Library JournalOct, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Crucial Conversations
VitalSmartsJun, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
SharePoint Training
Red Deer CollegeSep, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Awareness Training
Red Deer CollegeAug, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Instructional Skills Workshop
Red Deer CollegeAug, 2001- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Red Deer Polytechnic
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Canada
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Library Virtual Presence Coordinator
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Sep 2000 - Present
- Ensure that the Library's robust virtual presence is user-friendly, functional, and up-to-date. - Maintain the various components of the Library's virtual presence, including: Libguides, LibCal, LibAnswers, LibStaffer, and LibWizard; Library section of the RDC website; Library section of the RDC online portal (The Loop). - Train staff to use the various components of the Library's virtual presence. - Provide leadership for and maintain the Library’s social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). - Plan, organize, promote, and carry out events in the Library. - Lead communications and marketing initiatives for the Library, including branding and promotions. - Member of the Library & Student Supports Operational leadership team. - Provide leadership through work on specific projects. - Provide excellent, proactive customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Previous roles at RDC Library include Marketing & Events Coordinator, Reference Assistant, Reference Librarian, Circulation Services Librarian, and Collections Librarian. Show less
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Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Board Trustee
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Oct 2010 - Present
As one of seven elected Trustees with Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board, I participate in: - governing a school division that includes over 10,500 students in 21 schools in 6 communities (Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Olds, and Innisfail), and that employs over 1000 teaching, administrative, and support staff; - overseeing a $100M budget - setting strategic goals and priorities for the Division; - making and enforcing policies; - negotiating Collective Agreements with local ATA and CUPE - communicating with, informing, and involving stakeholders; - advocating for Division needs to the Minister of Education, MLAs, and the provincial government; - engaging with other elected officials (Mayors, City/Town Councils, other Trustees, etc.); - adjudicating policy or decision appeals; - hiring and evaluating the Superintendent. Served as Chair, 2017-2020, and 2022-2023. Served as Vice-Chair, 2015-2017, and 2021-2022. Show less
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Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
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Canada
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Museums
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1 - 100 Employee
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Librarian
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Jun 2001 - Aug 2002
Working independently, provided original and copy cataloguing for over 5000 library items. Working independently, provided original and copy cataloguing for over 5000 library items.
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Red Deer Archives
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Red Deer, AB
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Acting Archivist
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Feb 1999 - Apr 1999
Providing leadership during the Archivist's leave of absence, I: - implemented new procedures for dealing with reference requests and handling general office duties - made recommendations on staffing, the use of physical space, and computerization of the collection and indexes - drafted a collections policy - supervised one staff member Providing leadership during the Archivist's leave of absence, I: - implemented new procedures for dealing with reference requests and handling general office duties - made recommendations on staffing, the use of physical space, and computerization of the collection and indexes - drafted a collections policy - supervised one staff member
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Spruce Grove Public Library
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Canada
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reference Librarian
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Aug 1992 - Sep 1998
- Provided reference services to a population of 20,000 people. - Trained patrons and staff to use technology effectively in their information searches. - Completed original cataloguing. - Maintained the library’s webpage. - Supervised three staff members. - Provided reference services to a population of 20,000 people. - Trained patrons and staff to use technology effectively in their information searches. - Completed original cataloguing. - Maintained the library’s webpage. - Supervised three staff members.
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Education
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1990 - 1991
The University of Western Ontario
Master's, Library and Information Science -
1987 - 1990
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts, Canadian Studies - English/History -
1985 - 1987
Red Deer College
Bachelor of Arts, Canadian Studies - English/History
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