James Parrott
Collection and Technical Services Manager at NCW Libraries- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Professional Librarian's Life Certificate
Washington State LibraryNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Montana Librarian Certification
Montana State LibraryAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Indiana State Librarian Certification LC3
Indiana State LibraryFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Georgia State Librarian Certification
The Georgia State Board for the Certification of LibrariansSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NCW Libraries
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collection and Technical Services Manager
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Aug 2023 - Present
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LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collection and Technical Services Manager
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2023
- Collection development for adult print, media, digital, and special collections. - Collection analysis and maintenance of the same with CHQ and BCA. - Participation on the Management Team for the Library. - Library Redesign Committee; Collection Diversity Audit. - Management of Technical Services workflow. - Management of several large, collection-oriented projects. - Supervision of Technical Services staff; five staff positions, incl. one MLS. - Conference presentations at MLA and PNLA; transgender issues, digital media, and collection diversity audits. Show less
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Technical Services Manager
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
- Adult selection and purchasing for a county-wide library system (main + one branch library) for books, audio books, e-books, and DVDs.- Collection maintenance and analysis for adult fiction/nonfiction and other materials.- Supervision of Technical Services department.- Staffing public service/circulation desk.- Committees/Teams.
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Collection Development Librarian
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
- Adult selection and purchasing for a county-wide library system (main + one branch library) for books, audio books, e-books, and DVDs.- Collection maintenance and analysis for adult fiction/nonfiction and other materials.- Some books displays.- Supervision of the Hanover Branch Library (Interim)- Award: Innovation in Librarianship and Excellence in Librarianship Award - (2015 Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference)
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Fayette County Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Assistant
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Sep 2006 - Jan 2015
• Managing requested materials for our patrons and patrons at other PINES libraries, including locating and packaging these items. • Directing four volunteers who assist with above items. • Staffing the circulation desk, including answering/routing phone calls, providing information/interacting with patrons, and checking in/out materials. • Performing nonfiction acquisition/selection duties (100s and 400s). • Performing Spanish-language acquisition/selection duties. • Serving on the Social Media Committee and posting to Facebook and Pinterest. • Arranging and maintaining monthly themed book display. • Other duties as needed. Show less
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Radford 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 Research Assistant
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Aug 2003 - May 2005
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Billing Representative
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Jun 2002 - Nov 2002
Temporary Position. • Remittance processing • Large-scale, outgoing mailroom tasks (18,000+ monthly bills) • Some clerical, including copying and filing. Temporary Position. • Remittance processing • Large-scale, outgoing mailroom tasks (18,000+ monthly bills) • Some clerical, including copying and filing.
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Education
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Valdosta State University
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science -
Radford University
MA, Experimental Psychology -
The University of Georgia
BS, Psychology