Experience

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  Richmond Hill Public Library

  • Canada
  • Libraries
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Librarian, Digital Collections

    • Jun 2023 - Present

    Management of the Library's digital collections including ebooks, eaudiobooks, databases and other digital offerings. Curation of book lists and online resource lists.Technical support to library users related to digital products and services.Reference and research assistance, including the areas of local history and genealogy.Gathering and analyzing statistical data.

  • Local History/Genealogy Librarian

    • Jun 2017 - Jun 2023

    Oversight of the Mary-Lou Griffin Local History Room ensuring maintenance and preservation of the historical collections. Providing instruction and assistance to patrons in the use of the Library's local history and genealogical resources. Planning and implementation of library and outreach programs related to local history and genealogy. Development of local history resources and digital content through work with individuals and community groups. Liaison with relevant local historical and genealogical organizations. Provision of information services and reader's advisory to library patrons.

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  Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

  • Bradford, Ontario

  • Emerging Technologies Librarian

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2017
    • Bradford, Ontario

    Management, selection, promotion and usage analysis of the Library’s various electronic databases from a wide range of suppliers including EBSCO, Gale, and Proquest.Management of the Library's Local History Department including launch and ongoing development of the collection's database. Supervision of volunteers and student working in the Local History Collection.Management and content development for the Library’s website.Management of the Library’s social media presence.Collection development in the areas of photography, fine art, architecture, graphic art, recreational and performing arts, technology, business, travel, pets, music (print and CD), sports, adult graphic novels and non-fiction DVDs in the above areas.Assisting patrons in use of their e-book, tablet, and other related devices for borrowing and management of e-books and e-audiobooks.Provision of reference services.Graphic design and creation of marketing and other promotional materials.Technical support to Library staff and patrons on various software applications.

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  Canadian Library Association

  • Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Web Site / IT Infrastructure Support Consultant

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
    • Ottawa, Canada Area

    Maintenance of, and content development for Canadian Library Association's web site.Technical infrastructure assistance and support.

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  Appraisal Institute of Canada

  • Ottawa, Ontario

  • Information Systems Officer

    • Oct 2005 - Dec 2011
    • Ottawa, Ontario

    My primary roles with the Appraisal Institute of Canada relate to the management, development and utilization of our key platforms (the Institute’s membership database, its web site and associated online applications, and the various software applications utilized throughout the office) in addition to graphic design services for our national and provincial offices.

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  Canadian Library Association

  • Ottawa, Ontario

  • Communications Coordinator / Information Technology Manager

    • Jun 2000 - Oct 2005
    • Ottawa, Ontario

    My primary roles with the Canadian Library Association related to the publication of the association’s membership magazine Feliciter, maintenance and development of the CLA web site and design and layout of various communications vehicles and promotional items.

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  Nova Scotia Barristers' Liability Claims Fund

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Claims Officer

    • Mar 1997 - Jun 2000
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Responsible for the maintenance of a database of information related to claims made against members of the Nova Scotia Bar in their provision of professional services.Correspond with and process payments from lawyers retained to defend insured members against claims.Project manager for the development and implementation of new claims tracking software. Liaison between software developers and three other provinces where software was implemented.Additional work in planning for the integration of the claims software with association management and accounting packages utilized by the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Drafting of user manual for new claims software.