Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning

• Jun 2015 - Present

The Lifelong Learning unit provides consultant services and technical assistance to create and improve library, information and literacy services in New Jersey. The unit administers state and federal grant funds to public libraries, sponsors continuing education opportunities, coordinates award programs, and facilities resource sharing through the New Jersey Library Network. Areas of expertise: youth services, literacy, services to urban and small libraries, diversity and community engagement, preservation, emergency preparedness, workforce development, business and technology.I have presented at many conferences and workshops including the American Library Association, Public Library Association, New Jersey Library Association, NJ Office of Emergency Management, International Disaster Conference & Expo (New Orleans), Emergency Preparedness Conference of the NJ Emergency Preparedness Association, NJ Volunteers Active After Disasters (VOAD) conference, Domestic Security Task Force Office of Homeland Security, NJ Health Association Annual Conference, as well as numerous webinars for a variety of State Libraries

Associate Director, Library Support Services, Certified Preservation Management Consultant

• Feb 2006 - Present

Certified Preservation Management Consultant, ESL/Literacy Program Grant Manager, Trustee Education, Librarian Recruitment. Responsible for creating and administering statewide programs and workshops to the library field. Grant writing and project management. Presenter in the field of preservation and trustee education. Member ALA ALCTS Preservation Week Working Group.

Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning

• Feb 2006 - Present

Founding Member, Chair, and Program Committee Chair

• Jan 2014 - Present

NJCAR’s primary aims are to prevent and mitigate the loss of cultural and historic resources in the event of a disaster and to serve as a statewide resource. The functions and duties of NJCAR are to address pertinent issues regarding emergency preparedness and response. Working closely with New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), NJCAR has incorporated the State's cultural resources into the statewide Emergency Response Framework for disaster planning, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and recovery. As a result, county and local government emergency managers can connect through NJOEM and NJCAR with managers of cultural assets in their local communities.

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2012 - May 2014

Instructor of Preservation of Library and Archival Materials for the graduate School of Communications and Information. Instructor of Preservation of Library and Archival Materials for the graduate School of Communications and Information.

Chair, Preservation and Reformatting Section, Cunha/Swartzburg Award 2012

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

Director

• Jan 1993 - May 2006

Library Director for this historic library that dates back to 1758. This unique institution was the seventh library established in the United States, and is the only library in the country open in continuous operation, not even closing it's doors during the Civil War. Responsible for all facets of running a modern day public library, complete with an updated technology lab and community programming, as well as, caring for and preserving a special collection of rare books, documents, prints, and paintings.