C. Bryan Tidwell

Experience

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  Pierce County Library System

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Page Substitute
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  Whitworth University

  Oct 2000 - May 2005

  Senior Data Integrity Specialist

  Maintained database of Alumni.Investigated student records, alumni surveys, address information.Trained new technicians.Evaluated and maintained quality control through Datatel's Benefactor system for Alumni database.Initiated rollovers between Datatel's Colleague and Benefactor systems.

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  Pierce County Library System

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2017

  Responsible for providing technology and reference expertise in a fast-paced, customer service environment.Coordinate and build curriculum for public technology training, both at local facility and county-wide, including researching library trends and designing and implementing in-person, one-on-one weekly computer assistance.Provide expertise and coordination for staff intranet website and provide guidance as member of system editorial board.Analyze market segmentation inside and outside of Lakewood location and model materials collection based on assessed needs, collection-specific trends and other statistics.Maintain and manage materials collection. Show less Responsible for general customer service at multiple levels in library service: reference, technology, accounts.Serve on multiple teams within the Pierce County Library System associated with implementation of technology, including regular beta testing of new products and serving on committees associated with new library technology.Liaise with community groups regarding communication materials displayed in Lakewood branch.Regularly handle problem situations and hold in-charge responsibilities during operational hours. Show less

  • Reference Associate

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Branch Assistant

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2017

  • Assistant Library Trainer

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Page

    Jun 2005 - Jul 2009
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  Libraries of Stevens County

  Jul 2017 - May 2023

  Library Manager

  Responsible for staff coaching and training, hiring, team building - have led multiple hiring panels, resolved employee disputes, supported employment transitions, organized volunteers, etc.Oversee programming (in-person, digital, passive) for all ages and needs throughout the community - have guided staff in developing and implementing programming on small and large scaleEngage in community - serve on various volunteer and representative organizations to both guide the interests and work of libraries as well as direct community growth; advocacy work included broadband, education, developmental disabilities, and information literacy among other subjectsOversee collection development, guiding all collections including weeding and replacing materials and advocating for and removing collections - facility restructure efforts and supporting collections have dramatically increased engagementIn charge of Chewelah facility - includes getting bids for upgrades, facilitating repairs, handling emergencies, layout, safety and health concerns, and technology needsSupport and advise the Friends of the Chewelah Public Library Show less

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  Chewelah School District 36

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2023

  School Director - Position 3

  Worked on a board that was heavily focused on student achievement and community development.During my tenure, we hired a new superintendent; took part in facilities planning, community development, and strategic communication improvement; altered and implemented evaluation processes for both the board and the superintendent; consulted and were apprised of legal actions and community concerns; took part in training through OSPI and other education resources; and updated countless policies to state standards.Worked diligently during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic in consultation with local healthcare authorities to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.Elected position. Show less

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  Sno-Isle Libraries

  May 2023 - now

  Library Manager