Ryan Brennan

Supervisor of Collection Development at Public Library Of Brookline
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston

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Credentials

  • Information Literacy Instruction
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Experience

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supervisor of Collection Development
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Library Director
      • Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

    • Library Director
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Branch Supervisor
      • Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Director
      • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

    • Secretary, Executive Board
      • Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Lincoln Public Library
    • Lincoln, Rhode Island
    • Assistant Director
      • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

      - Supervise, evaluate, and train library staff - Plan and implement new technology initiatives - Coordinate IT including deploying new laptops, PCs, server & program maintenance - Work with director to set policies and perform long-range planning - Assist the director in budget planning - Plan adult programming including teaching computer classes and writing press releases - Collection development for the adult collection - Provide reference and technology assistance to the public - Manage library facility in the directors absence Show less

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emerging Technologies Librarian
      • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

      - Manage library website - Manage electronic resources including: - Negotiating with vendors - Evaluating resource usage and applicability - Promote databases - Manage public desk schedule and staff - Manage ILS web interface - Teach computer classes and one-on-one technology training - Collection development including: -Adult Nonfiction - Adult Graphic Novels - eBooks, eMagazines, and downloadable audiobooks - Manage and troubleshoot library iPads and Chromeboxes - Suggest and integrate new electronic and downloadable services Show less

    • Reference Manager
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

       Manage, hire, & train a staff of five Reference Service Specialists  Exhibit direct supervision over Library Generalists & Pages  Implement policies, procedures, & strategic goals for the Reference Department  Manage entire library on rotating Saturday & Sunday schedule  Develop the adult non-fiction collection, including print and non-print resources  Negotiate with vendors on database purchases and pricing  Participate in Marketing, Technology, Website, and RFID conversion committees  Perform database instruction for local schools  Collaborate with local schools for tours & presentations  Coordinate the library’s Federal Depository Library Program  Write grant applications as needed  Supervise volunteers working in the Reference Department  Perform website maintenance and content creation (WordPress & CivicPlus)  Proctor tests for distance education students Show less

  • Natrona County Public Library
    • Casper, Wyoming Area
    • Reference Librarian
      • Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

      Reference, website development and maintenance, community outreach, library programming, adult non-fiction collection development, reader's advisory, library and technology instruction (classroom format). Reference, website development and maintenance, community outreach, library programming, adult non-fiction collection development, reader's advisory, library and technology instruction (classroom format).

  • North Kingstown Free Library
    • North Kingstown, RI
    • Library Intern
      • May 2010 - Aug 2011

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • May 2010 - May 2011

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Research Services Intern
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  • Providence Housing Authority
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area
    • Special Projects Intern
      • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

Education

  • University of Rhode Island
    Master's, Library and Information Science, Information Literacy
    2009 - 2011
  • Rhode Island College
    BA, History
    2005 - 2009

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