Experience

Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor of Technical Services

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Leading library-wide Technology Planning process, July 2022-current Led ILS migration from Millennium to Koha in October 2017 Library-wide project management including inventory and public events Manages standards for main library and five school collections Manages electronic resources purchasing and renewals Develops and maintains departmental statistics routines Supervises two full-time and two part-time staff Facilitates communication with supplies, materials, and software vendors Assigns and maintains Dewey classification in adult collections Provides original cataloging for Special Collections and local materials Led Emerging Technologies Committee, 2012-2017



Daniel Webster College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Librarian

  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2012

  Managed $50,000 collection development budget Selected print and electronic books in all subjects in consultation with faculty Selected and manages electronic resources supporting all areas of the curriculum Taught information literacy in embedded librarian program Created research guides and instruction tools Coordinated campus-wide copyright compliance procedures Managed $50,000 collection development budget Selected print and electronic books in all subjects in consultation with faculty Selected and manages electronic resources supporting all areas of the curriculum Taught information literacy in embedded librarian program Created research guides and instruction tools Coordinated campus-wide copyright compliance procedures



American Academy in Rome

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Assistant (volunteer)

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2009

  Received and processed print serials Shelved books and serials used by 60-70 users daily Trained volunteers in shelving procedures Received and processed print serials Shelved books and serials used by 60-70 users daily Trained volunteers in shelving procedures



Indiana University Libraries

• Serials Procurement Specialist

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2008

  Maintained online access to subscribed content on multiple platformsManaged large-scale annual renewals for more than 3,300 subscriptionsSupervised seven student employeesDeveloped training and reference tools for new systems and procedures

• Serials Procurement Coordinator

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2004

• Serials Control Coordinator

  • Oct 2001 - Jul 2003



Monroe County Public Library (Indiana)

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adult Services Intern

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Provided in-depth research assistance and readers’ advisory services using a wide range of online and print resources Assisted patrons in independent use of databases and other online resources Demonstrated excellent follow-through on long-term inquiries Assisted patrons in use of public access computers and printers Provided in-depth research assistance and readers’ advisory services using a wide range of online and print resources Assisted patrons in independent use of databases and other online resources Demonstrated excellent follow-through on long-term inquiries Assisted patrons in use of public access computers and printers



Borders

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager and Trainer

  • Oct 1999 - Jul 2001

  at Olathe, KS and Lawrence, KS locations: Provided ready reference and readers’ advisory services Fostered collaborative environment at information desks and in shelving teams Trained more than 40 employees in service, shelving, and inventory databases Developed training and reference tools for new systems and procedures Planned and led shifting and shelving projects to optimize browsability and access Hosted public events including story time, game nights, and reading groups Led Children’s section team and inventory flow Managed sales floor 10-15 hours weekly