Ryan Brennan
Supervisor of Collection Development at Public Library Of Brookline- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Information Literacy Instruction
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Experience
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Public Library Of Brookline
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supervisor of Collection Development
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Apr 2022 - Present
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North Kingstown Free Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Director
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
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Rogers Free Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
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Dedham Public Library
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Dedham, MA
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Library Director
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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Public Library Of Brookline
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch Supervisor
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
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North Kingstown Free Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Director
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Mar 2016 - Oct 2017
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Secretary, Executive Board
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
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Lincoln Public Library
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Lincoln, Rhode Island
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Assistant Director
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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
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Nashua Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emerging Technologies Librarian
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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
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Campbell County Public Library
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Gillette, WY
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Reference Manager
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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
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Natrona County Public Library
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Casper, Wyoming Area
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Reference Librarian
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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).
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North Kingstown Free Library
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North Kingstown, RI
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Library Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2011
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University of Rhode Island
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2010 - May 2011
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Salve Regina University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Research Services Intern
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
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Providence Housing Authority
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Providence, Rhode Island Area
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Special Projects Intern
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Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
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Education
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University of Rhode Island
Master's, Library and Information Science, Information Literacy -
Rhode Island College
BA, History