Experience

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of the Library

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  - Leads the creation and execution of the library’s strategic plan, action plan, and vision - Supervises and sets priorities for a small staff of professionals and student workers - Manages all aspects of the library’s budget and collection development, including vendor relationships and negotiation - Creates and teaches information literacy and research skills instruction in collaboration with faculty - Supervises the student-led peer training program in the library’s makerspaces including podcasting studio, borrowable cameras and tools, and library fabrication areas (sewing machines, vinyl cutters, etc.) - Co-teaches Context & Consequences, a two-credit critical theory seminar class - Advisor for assigned students; develops individual curriculum and degree plans - Regularly presents to faculty and participates in faculty meetings - Partners with students and staff to host and facilitate campus programming and clubs - Coordinates policies and programming with consortium partners, Babson College and Wellesley College Show less



Public Library Of Brookline

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Library Director for Technology

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

  - Created a strategic plan for upgrading and improving the physical technical infrastructure and online presence of three public libraries in Brookline, Massachusetts - Oversaw capital and repair budget for all library technologies, including 65 staff computers and 118 public-use computers in three buildings, RFID hardware and software, and digital signage - Worked with leadership team to renovate the Coolidge Corner Library in 2018/2019 - Increased funding through grants and budget expansions to implement new technology initiatives, including a makerspace, loanable laptops and tablets, and improved fine and print payment options - Oversaw internal and external technology education and community outreach efforts Show less



Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

• Boston, MA

• Web Coordinator

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2016

  - Designed, developed, and implemented new websites, including mblc.state.ma.us - Designed and developed content and interfaces for online library resources, including LibGuides, jobs board, and the Commonwealth (statewide library) Catalog - Trained agency staff on new web technologies, tools, and workflows - Reviewed Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) and library construction grants - Provided support for MBLC web resources to library staff throughout Massachusetts - Supported colleagues on the Communications and Library Construction teams Show less