Alison McCarty
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Deb Slater
It has been a pleasure working with Alison at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Alison created and maintained the Deerwood Library Learning Commons (LLC) website using WordPress and developed the LLC Facebook account as well. She regularly offered student orientations and excellent support to students and faculty. She also designed presentations with Prezi. I found Alison to be professional, knowledgeable and delightful to work with!
Zhanna A Shirshikova
I have worked with Alison for almost 2 years. Alison knows how to be professional but friendly to the students and other staff. She has conducted numerous tours of the library and hosted class sessions with professors and students to get them familiar with the library resources. Alison has put her energy into maintaining a facebook page of the library, participating in the new student orientations, and updating the library materials. She has cleaned out over 1000 outdated books and organized about 10 library tours/orientation sessions for faculty and students every semester. She always has a smile on her face and the professors keep coming back to her for her valuable expertise. It has been a pleasure working with Alison.
Deb Slater
It has been a pleasure working with Alison at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Alison created and maintained the Deerwood Library Learning Commons (LLC) website using WordPress and developed the LLC Facebook account as well. She regularly offered student orientations and excellent support to students and faculty. She also designed presentations with Prezi. I found Alison to be professional, knowledgeable and delightful to work with!
Zhanna A Shirshikova
I have worked with Alison for almost 2 years. Alison knows how to be professional but friendly to the students and other staff. She has conducted numerous tours of the library and hosted class sessions with professors and students to get them familiar with the library resources. Alison has put her energy into maintaining a facebook page of the library, participating in the new student orientations, and updating the library materials. She has cleaned out over 1000 outdated books and organized about 10 library tours/orientation sessions for faculty and students every semester. She always has a smile on her face and the professors keep coming back to her for her valuable expertise. It has been a pleasure working with Alison.
Deb Slater
It has been a pleasure working with Alison at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Alison created and maintained the Deerwood Library Learning Commons (LLC) website using WordPress and developed the LLC Facebook account as well. She regularly offered student orientations and excellent support to students and faculty. She also designed presentations with Prezi. I found Alison to be professional, knowledgeable and delightful to work with!
Zhanna A Shirshikova
I have worked with Alison for almost 2 years. Alison knows how to be professional but friendly to the students and other staff. She has conducted numerous tours of the library and hosted class sessions with professors and students to get them familiar with the library resources. Alison has put her energy into maintaining a facebook page of the library, participating in the new student orientations, and updating the library materials. She has cleaned out over 1000 outdated books and organized about 10 library tours/orientation sessions for faculty and students every semester. She always has a smile on her face and the professors keep coming back to her for her valuable expertise. It has been a pleasure working with Alison.
Deb Slater
It has been a pleasure working with Alison at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Alison created and maintained the Deerwood Library Learning Commons (LLC) website using WordPress and developed the LLC Facebook account as well. She regularly offered student orientations and excellent support to students and faculty. She also designed presentations with Prezi. I found Alison to be professional, knowledgeable and delightful to work with!
Zhanna A Shirshikova
I have worked with Alison for almost 2 years. Alison knows how to be professional but friendly to the students and other staff. She has conducted numerous tours of the library and hosted class sessions with professors and students to get them familiar with the library resources. Alison has put her energy into maintaining a facebook page of the library, participating in the new student orientations, and updating the library materials. She has cleaned out over 1000 outdated books and organized about 10 library tours/orientation sessions for faculty and students every semester. She always has a smile on her face and the professors keep coming back to her for her valuable expertise. It has been a pleasure working with Alison.
Credentials
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Google Project Management Certificate
CourseraAug, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Jacksonville Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Library Supervisor
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Jan 2021 - Present
Accomplishments: Managing author talk and writing workshop events under a variety of budgets, from $10,000 to $200,000 Developed the library's first year-long reading challenge, now in its second year Served as a mentor in the Library's mentorship program Responsibilities: Coordinating systemwide programming, including author talks, writers workshops, book clubs, and outside presenters Recruiting authors for author talks and reviewing unsolicited requests from authors and… Show more Accomplishments: Managing author talk and writing workshop events under a variety of budgets, from $10,000 to $200,000 Developed the library's first year-long reading challenge, now in its second year Served as a mentor in the Library's mentorship program Responsibilities: Coordinating systemwide programming, including author talks, writers workshops, book clubs, and outside presenters Recruiting authors for author talks and reviewing unsolicited requests from authors and agents Maintaining a digital task management system to track projects and procedures Observing and coaching branch staff on facilitating book clubs and presenter-led programs Writing blog posts, emails, and social media posts for programs Submitting purchase orders and tracking budget expenditures Compiling and analyzing statistics and surveys to improve library programs Developing yearly plans of service for department programs and activities
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E-Services Librarian III
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
Accomplishments: Created and executed the library's first plan for virtual programming Responsibilities: E-Services department manager Supervised 6 full-time e-specialists Monitored and evaluated department offerings, including classes, outreach and 1-on-1 tutoring Oversaw revamping of core classes to align with customer needs and wants Worked with the marketing department to advertise virtual offerings with social media and blog posts
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Support Services Librarian II
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May 2017 - Jun 2019
Accomplishments: Employee of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2017/2018, for work with the Readers Advisory Committee: Created and facilitated a Readers Advisory 101 training and created a Readers Advisory staff newsletter Established and created guidelines for the library's Local Author Collection Completed Management Training Institute in 2017 Graduate of Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute 2018-2019 Responsibilities: Manager in the Acquisitions department Supervising… Show more Accomplishments: Employee of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2017/2018, for work with the Readers Advisory Committee: Created and facilitated a Readers Advisory 101 training and created a Readers Advisory staff newsletter Established and created guidelines for the library's Local Author Collection Completed Management Training Institute in 2017 Graduate of Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute 2018-2019 Responsibilities: Manager in the Acquisitions department Supervising 5 full-time and 4 part-time staff members Responsible for the "Books on Belt" area, including delivery, receiving, processing, linking, and sorting of materials to branches Monitoring material time as it moves through the BOB process Ordering and receiving processing supplies Creating carts for purchase via OverDrive and Baker and Taylor Creating curated lists for the OverDrive homepage Monitoring the flow of lease books through the system Placing orders via ILS reports Paying invoices via ILS Processing and linking replacement items as needed Member of JPL's Readers Advisory, BookFest, and Maker Con committees
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Librarian II
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Nov 2015 - May 2017
Accomplishments: Planned and implemented Willowbranch Library's first two Comic Cons in partnership with the Superhero Hive comic shop. Established a monthly board gaming event at the Willowbranch Library. Established a monthly Riverside Speaker Series to highlight cool local people doing cool local things. Responsibilities: Assistant manager for a suburban branch library. Supervised 1 full-time and 2 part-time staff, including the children's department. Created and… Show more Accomplishments: Planned and implemented Willowbranch Library's first two Comic Cons in partnership with the Superhero Hive comic shop. Established a monthly board gaming event at the Willowbranch Library. Established a monthly Riverside Speaker Series to highlight cool local people doing cool local things. Responsibilities: Assistant manager for a suburban branch library. Supervised 1 full-time and 2 part-time staff, including the children's department. Created and scheduling adult programming for the branch. Scheduled meeting room space. Served as volunteer coordinator for the branch. Served as cataloging contact for the branch. Member of the JPL Readers' Advisory Committee
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CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF JACKSONVILLE INC
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Grant Writer
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Oct 2022 - Present
Grant writing and reporting for the orchestra's Cultural Service Grant and Department of Arts and Culture grant Grant writing and reporting for the orchestra's Cultural Service Grant and Department of Arts and Culture grant
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2021
Providing instruction on the use of the library's catalog and subscription databases to classes at the North Campus.
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Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
Provided instruction on the use of the library's catalog and subscription databases to classes at the Deerwood Center. Created content for and maintained the library's web presence on Facebook (facebook.com/deerwoodllc) and a school blog (blogs.fscj.edu/deerwood_llc). Created handouts and online materials for students at the Deerwood Center for quick instruction in the use of the library and its resources.
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Branch Librarian
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Jul 2013 - Nov 2015
Served as managing librarian for a semi-rural branch library. Supervised 1 full-time library assistant and a rotating staff of 5-10 volunteers. Aided in collection development with the library director. Created and facilitated new adult programs including book clubs. Created and facilitated new teen and youth events in coordination with the travelling youth librarian. Designed flyers for programs and events at the library. Worked with the Friends of the Library to create and… Show more Served as managing librarian for a semi-rural branch library. Supervised 1 full-time library assistant and a rotating staff of 5-10 volunteers. Aided in collection development with the library director. Created and facilitated new adult programs including book clubs. Created and facilitated new teen and youth events in coordination with the travelling youth librarian. Designed flyers for programs and events at the library. Worked with the Friends of the Library to create and promote fundraisers. Compiled statistics on library usage. Show less Served as managing librarian for a semi-rural branch library. Supervised 1 full-time library assistant and a rotating staff of 5-10 volunteers. Aided in collection development with the library director. Created and facilitated new adult programs including book clubs. Created and facilitated new teen and youth events in coordination with the travelling youth librarian. Designed flyers for programs and events at the library. Worked with the Friends of the Library to create and… Show more Served as managing librarian for a semi-rural branch library. Supervised 1 full-time library assistant and a rotating staff of 5-10 volunteers. Aided in collection development with the library director. Created and facilitated new adult programs including book clubs. Created and facilitated new teen and youth events in coordination with the travelling youth librarian. Designed flyers for programs and events at the library. Worked with the Friends of the Library to create and promote fundraisers. Compiled statistics on library usage. Show less
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Copy Cataloger
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Used OCLC and Sirsi to import catalog records for new book, CD, and DVD titles and modify them for use by the Jacksonville Public Library. Took part in various projects to bring older records and items up to current library standards.
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Processor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Stamping and stickering new books for all JPL branches.
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Volunteer at Southeast Branch
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Shelving books, retrieving books placed on hold, and writing "Book Notes from a Shelving Cart" posts for the branch blog, http://selibraryjax.blogspot.com
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Kent State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
Assisted two professors with cataloging research in the areas of FRBR and usability. Duties included literature review, proofreading, and data analysis using Access. Assisted two professors with cataloging research in the areas of FRBR and usability. Duties included literature review, proofreading, and data analysis using Access.
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Twinsburg Public Library
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Outreach Practicum Student
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May 2010 - Jul 2010
I created pathfinders for local college students to use in researching and writing papers, finding nursing resources, and using electronic resources held by their colleges and the Twinsburg Public Library from home. I also performed general reference duties, designed and hosted a family program, and led a book discussion.
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Reference Volunteer
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
Created bibliographies for monthly mystery displays, did shelf-reading and pre-weeding, and performed other tasks for the reference librarians.
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Reporting Intern
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Jun 2008 - Jan 2009
Searched out and wrote stories for the community page, highlighting various communities in Lorain County; picked up daily assignments; and wrote weekend feature articles. Searched out and wrote stories for the community page, highlighting various communities in Lorain County; picked up daily assignments; and wrote weekend feature articles.
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Case Western Reserve University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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News Editor, The Observer
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Apr 2006 - Apr 2008
Managed a small group of staff reporters; assigned, collected, and edited news stories, and wrote stories for a weekly college newspaper. Managed a small group of staff reporters; assigned, collected, and edited news stories, and wrote stories for a weekly college newspaper.
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Education
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2018 - 2019
Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute
Graduate -
2009 - 2010
Kent State University
Master of Library and Information Science, Library Science -
2004 - 2008
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts, Physics, English
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