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Career Objective

Seeking a challenging and stimulating position within a library organization that provides opportunities to work creatively, independently, and in a team environment.


Qualifications

  • Over 17 years experience with library automated systems
    Handled daily cirulation functions and bibliographic maintenance functions. Managed and trained others to use CLSI, GEAC and Dynix acquisitions system and DRA Taos system.
  • Intimate working knowledge of system set-up and upgrade implementation
    Participated in parameter selection and staff training to upgrade automated GEAC system. Supervised installation of acquisitions system. Designed and delivered training system to selected staff.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications
    Worked with automated systems (listed above), OCLC Passport, OCLC Ill Microenhancer, Word Perfect (5.0-8.0), Word, Quattro Pro, Excel, Books in Print with Reviews CD-ROM, Corel Presentation, Corel Photohouse, PageMaker, Netscape, Novell Netware, Dialog, Westlaw, Groupwise
  • Active in Professional Associations
    Memberships in Utah Library Association, Arizona Library Association, Mountain Plains Library Association, American Library Association, American Association of Law Libraries, Council on Library/Media Technicians. Served in membership committee of American Library Association, Regional Director, Vice President, President, and Past President of the Council on Library/Media Technicians, member of 2001 conference planning committee in Utah Library Association.
  • Posess ability to motivate, teach and lead others
    Maintained vendor accounts, base funds, and a ,000+ budget for systems acquisitions. Chaired two record-setting annual conferences. Supervised conference committee personnel. Advised and administered daily functions of non-profit paraprofessional association. Supervised staff in technical services/ILL department. Designed and taught monthly Internet classes.
  • Thorough knowledge of library theories and applications
    Knowledge and experience in collection development, children's programming, fund raising, non-profit management, fiscal systems, technology-based information delivery systems, readers advisory, budgeting, continuing education, intellectual freedom, public relations, reference, home page development, grant writing, and interlibrary loan. Practical experience in public, school and law libraries.
  • Innovative
    Implemented committee-style collection development system, online ordering through major vendors, online book club, online exhibits, administered electronic mailing lists, managed live reference service.


    Education

    MLS, Emporia State University, 1999.
    BS, Weber State University, 1996.
    AAS, Weber State College, 1983.


    Work Experience

  • Logan Library--Electronic Services Librarian 1999- ; Associate Librarian 1999-1999
  • Peoria Public Library--Acquisitions Librarian 1998-1999
  • Weber County Library--Associate Business Manager 1996-1998; Lead Office Specialist 1991-1996; Assistant Librarian 1989-1991; Associate Librarian 1987-1989; Librarian's Assistant 1985-1987; Clerk 1983-1985


    Awards, Certificates

  • Honorable mention, Poster of the Year, LIBSUP-L (electronic listserve for library support staff), 1997
  • Level III Certificate of Achievement, Utah Library Association Certificate of Achievement for Library Paraprofessionals, 1993
  • Distinguished Service Award, Utah Library Association Library Assistants Round Table, 1989
  • Student of the Year, Distributive Education, Davis High School, 1978


    Special Skills

  • Ability to use office equipment including PC, typewriter, postage machine, fax, copiers, scanners, and other modern office equipment
  • Working knowledge of bulk mailing techniques
  • CRP and first-aid certified


    References

    Available upon request


    Writing and Speaking

  • Interview with Gene Kinally. Associates [electronic journal], volume 2, number 2
  • Interview with Martha Parsons and Walt Nickeson. Associates, volume 2, number 3
  • Soaring the Excellence: Teleconference for Library Assistants: Meet the Library Assistants / Staff: the Key to Library Service. Teleconference panalist, June 5, 1995, Glen Ellyn IL
  • COLT and SSIRT. 4th Annual Metro Parapros Conference, August 2, 1995, Denver CO
  • Paraprofessional Certification. 4th Annual Metro Area Parapros Conference, August 2, 1995, Denver CO
  • Certification for Support Staff: What Is It, What Does It Do?. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, volume 36, p. 12-15, Winter 1995
  • Interview with Jim Hill. Associates, volume 3, number 1
  • Interview with Linda Owen. Associates, volume 3, number 2
  • Support Staff at Weber County Library System. Library Mosaics, volume 6, p. 8-10, March/April 1995
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, July/August 1996
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, September/October 1996
  • What is WLA, WALE, COLT and SSIRT. WALE: Washington Association of Library Employees Annual Conference, October 10, 1996, Olympia WA
  • Certification Status Report. WALE: Washington Association of Library Employees Annual Conference, October 11, 1996, Olympia WA
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, November/December 1996
  • Building Bridges: Support Staff in the Future. Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference, November 1, 1996, Columbus OH
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, January/February 1997
  • Interview with Susan Blake. Associates, volume 3, number 3
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, March/April 1997
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, May/June 1997
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, July/August 1997
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, September/October 1997
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, November/December 1997
  • History of COLT. Council on Library/Media Technicians Midwinter Conference Workshop, January 9, 1998, New Orleans LA
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, January/February 1998
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, March/April 1998
  • COLT Report, President's Column. Library Mosaics, May/June 1998
  • Followership: The Real Secret of Leadership. Council on Library/Media Technicians Annual Conference, July 7, 2000, Chicago IL
  • Basic Search Techniques. Council on Library/Media Technicians Annual Conference, June 14 2001, San Francisco, CA. Co-presented with Martha Parsons
  • Advanced Search Techinques. Council on Library/Media Technicians Annual Conference, June 14, 2001, San Francisco, CA. Co-presented with Martha Parsons


    Service

  • Steering Committee Member, American Library Association Library Support Staff Interests Round Table, 2001-
  • Constitution & Bylaws Committee Chair, American Library Association Library Support Staff Interests Round Table, 2001-

  • Audio Visual Equipment Coordinator, Utah Library Association 2001 Conference Committee, 2000

  • Volunteer cataloger, North Logan Library, North Logan UT, 1999-

  • Volunteer cataloger, Crestview Elementary School Media Center, Layton UT, 1997-1998

  • Consultant to University of Maine for evaluation of Bachelors of Library Science degree program, 1998

  • Northwest Region Director, Council on Library/Media Technicians, 1992-1996
  • Vice President, Council on Library/Media Technicians, 1994-1996
  • President, Council on Library/Media Technicians, 1996-1998
  • Past President, Council on Library/Media Technicians, 1998-2000

  • Member, Affiliates Council, American Library Association, 1994-1999
  • Member, Membership Committee, American Library Association, 1995-1997

  • Committee member, Certification Committee, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1987-1988
  • Committee chair, Certification Committee, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1988-1989
  • Vice chair, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1989-1990
  • Program chair, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1989
  • Chair, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1990-1991
  • Past chair, Library Assistants Round Table, Utah Library Association, 1991-1992

  • Vice chair, New Members Round Table, Mountain Plains Library Association, 1992
  • Chair, New Members Round Table, Mountain Plains Library Association, 1992-1993
  • Past chair, New Members Round Table, Mountain Plains Library Association, 1993-1994

  • Member, Steering Committee, Support Staff Interests Round Table, American Library Association, 1995

  • Member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, Mountain Plains Library Association, 1994-1995

  • Chair, Risk Management Committee, Weber County Library, 1992-1998
  • Chair, Fair Committee (fund raising), Weber County Library, 1994

  • Member, Delta Epsilon Chi, Weber State College, 1981-1983
  • Clerk, Wildcat Store (student operated retail store), Weber State College, 1983
  • Member, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Davis High School, 1975-1978
  • Public Relations Chair
  • Manager, Yankee Peddler (student operated retail store), Davis High School, 1978
  • Bookstore clerk, Davis High School, 1976-1978
  • Treasurer, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Davis High School, 1977
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