Experience

Minitex

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Open Education & Affordable Content Librarian

  • Mar 2023 - 10 months

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Works to create and expand partnerships with and between librarians, media specialists, and educators to promote open and affordable course content throughout the Minitex region. Developing Minitex's new open ed program through implemention of the Minitex OER action plan. Looking to the future to evolve Minitex-led programs like Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project and MN Writes MN Reads. Develops practical tools and learning objects, and delivers workshops aimed at helping library staff… Show more Works to create and expand partnerships with and between librarians, media specialists, and educators to promote open and affordable course content throughout the Minitex region. Developing Minitex's new open ed program through implemention of the Minitex OER action plan. Looking to the future to evolve Minitex-led programs like Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project and MN Writes MN Reads. Develops practical tools and learning objects, and delivers workshops aimed at helping library staff build skills and move their open ed and affordable content programs forward at their own institutions. Helps libraries save time and money on e-resource subscriptions through cooperative purchasing activities as a member of the Cooperative Purchasing and E-Resources Services (CPERS) unit. This includes leading and supporting collaborative acquisition and negotiation, acting as a liaison between libraries and vendors on orders and renewals, and consulting with libraries regarding access to and delivery of e-resources in a collaborative environment Show less



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director for Access & Digital Services

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2023

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Provided direction, vision, leadership, and oversight of all Access & Digital Services staff, including eight direct reports on a staff of 30. Served on five-person Library Management Team to set vision, strategy, priorities, and policies. Used roadmapping software and change management techniques to lead initiatives. • Supervised creation and administration of the library’s web properties and systems, including Alma, Primo for discovery, Leganto for course materials, ILLiad, Rapido, and… Show more • Provided direction, vision, leadership, and oversight of all Access & Digital Services staff, including eight direct reports on a staff of 30. Served on five-person Library Management Team to set vision, strategy, priorities, and policies. Used roadmapping software and change management techniques to lead initiatives. • Supervised creation and administration of the library’s web properties and systems, including Alma, Primo for discovery, Leganto for course materials, ILLiad, Rapido, and WorldShare for resource sharing, the library’s website, LibGuides, Canvas integrations, LibChat, the OneStThomas portal, and integrations in other university systems. • Managed program for Canvas-integrated, library-based course materials application Leganto (Ex Libris) which has saved St. Thomas students over $1M on course materials fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022. This program reaches 58% of students and 70% of instructors. • Served as a development partner and early adopter of Rapido (Ex Libris), a library discovery and resource sharing solution; implementation resulted in an increase of fulfilled borrowing requests for our users by 111% that spring (5,709 requests filled vs. 2,710 in the fall). Show less



Concordia University-St. Paul

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Library Director & Systems Librarian

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Collaborate closely with the Library Director on the day-to-day operations of the library, particularly budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management • Supervise public services staff, including part-time Reference Librarians, Library Operations Coordinator, Access Services Coordinator, Acquisitions Coordinator, and Web Services Student Worker • Coordinate the collection, evaluation, and presentation of internal data from all departments to be used in assessment, outreach… Show more • Collaborate closely with the Library Director on the day-to-day operations of the library, particularly budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management • Supervise public services staff, including part-time Reference Librarians, Library Operations Coordinator, Access Services Coordinator, Acquisitions Coordinator, and Web Services Student Worker • Coordinate the collection, evaluation, and presentation of internal data from all departments to be used in assessment, outreach, decision-making, and strategic library planning • Manage all electronic collections, including the assessment of effectiveness, facilitation of decision-making with liaisons and faculty, negotiation with vendor reps, consideration of alternatives, and final selection • Represent the library’s interests on CLIC task forces, operational committees, and communities of interest, including serving as proxy on the CLIC Board in the absence of the Director

• Electronic Resources, Web, Reference/Instruction, & Cataloging Librarian

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

  • Administration and management of all electronic resources and PDA purchasing programs, including their proper representation in catalogs, knowledge bases, and all other public interfaces • Implementation and optimization of all software systems, including discovery services, online chat, ILLiad, link resolvers, EZProxy, LibGuides, and Google Analytics • Cataloging all electronic resources, with an emphasis on batch loading and solving problems with MARCEdit • Provide reference… Show more • Administration and management of all electronic resources and PDA purchasing programs, including their proper representation in catalogs, knowledge bases, and all other public interfaces • Implementation and optimization of all software systems, including discovery services, online chat, ILLiad, link resolvers, EZProxy, LibGuides, and Google Analytics • Cataloging all electronic resources, with an emphasis on batch loading and solving problems with MARCEdit • Provide reference service, classroom library instruction, and individual consultation to a diverse student body at various degree levels; serve as liaison to faculty in Art, Mathematics, and Sciences. • Design and code a new Website every two years



Fetzer Institute

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

• Independent Research Consultant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Created online research guides in Springshare's LibGuides software for different economic sectors focused on spiritual development and forgiveness for a charitable, non-profit organization • Negotiated free use of a well-known content management system for developing the Web environment housing the guides • Designed and styled guides to incorporate the overall aesthetic of the organization's Web environment



Austin Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Reference Librarian

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Provided reference service and individual library instruction to diverse student populations who have a large variety of information needs and learning styles. • Provided library orientation and group instruction sessions as requested by faculty. • Assisted Head Librarian with her areas of collection development by compiling lists of new titles using Books In Print and Microsoft Excel, and offering suggestions based on reviews.



Texas State Law Library

• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Serials & Technical Services Assistant

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2008

  Austin, Texas Area • Checked in, performed troubleshooting, and processed serial periodicals, law journals, and continuing resources according to the LC and SuDocs classifications using the SIRSI Workflows Integrated Library System. • Adjusted and generated serial control predictions using the SIRSI Workflows ILS. • Tracked and claimed missed materials from vendors. • Created LC classification call number labels for, process, and kept current all monographs and continuing resources through upkeep in… Show more • Checked in, performed troubleshooting, and processed serial periodicals, law journals, and continuing resources according to the LC and SuDocs classifications using the SIRSI Workflows Integrated Library System. • Adjusted and generated serial control predictions using the SIRSI Workflows ILS. • Tracked and claimed missed materials from vendors. • Created LC classification call number labels for, process, and kept current all monographs and continuing resources through upkeep in filing, withdrawal, and archiving. Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2006

  Austin, Texas Area • Courses included: Library Instruction, Management of Information Organizations, Information Resources in the Social Sciences and Humanities, and Legal Research. • Provided in-class instruction to students covering sets of electronic resources tailored to specific subjects and themes. • Created a Web portal for students’ TexShare Database Tutorials by selecting databases for inclusion, editing student tutorials and pathfinders, writing descriptions, and fusing it with the aesthetic of… Show more • Courses included: Library Instruction, Management of Information Organizations, Information Resources in the Social Sciences and Humanities, and Legal Research. • Provided in-class instruction to students covering sets of electronic resources tailored to specific subjects and themes. • Created a Web portal for students’ TexShare Database Tutorials by selecting databases for inclusion, editing student tutorials and pathfinders, writing descriptions, and fusing it with the aesthetic of the TexShare state site. • Led class discussion, digitized course materials, designed lecture presentations, scheduled class activities, posted timely information, and maintained course Web sites. Show less



KVRX-FM

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Librarian

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Austin, Texas Area • Created, populated, and provided authority control for a Web-based PHP/MySQL database for more than 19,500 CDs and 4,000 vinyl records. • Devised improved filing rules and reorganized the entire music collection. • Recruited, trained, supervised, and mentored a small group of talented and loyal volunteers.



Augustana University (SD)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Technical Services Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

  Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area • Copy cataloged approximately 2,000 titles per year according to the Library of Congress classification system using AACR-II rules in various OCLC applications. • Maintained the holdings inventory through item record creation quality control, and processed all added and withdrawn materials, monographs and serials, in the local system. • Developed a detailed Excel spreadsheet for the compilation of month-by-month holdings statistics and reports. • Scheduled, trained, supervised, and… Show more • Copy cataloged approximately 2,000 titles per year according to the Library of Congress classification system using AACR-II rules in various OCLC applications. • Maintained the holdings inventory through item record creation quality control, and processed all added and withdrawn materials, monographs and serials, in the local system. • Developed a detailed Excel spreadsheet for the compilation of month-by-month holdings statistics and reports. • Scheduled, trained, supervised, and evaluated the Technical Services student workers. • Provided reference service to an undergraduate student population of 1,500 for 2 hours each weekday and for 8 hours each Saturday. • Developed training manual, task checklists, and yearly order and usage logs for supplies. Show less