Debbie Drachman

Experience

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  Braceland Brothers

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Marketing Admin.
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  The Goff Program

  Jan 1997 - Jun 2005

  Administrator

  Maintained record keeping of organization. Designed FileMaker pro database to manage organizations members, activities and operations. Provided ongoing support to director in all capacities including bookkeeping, design of evaluations, program profiles and letters to donors and parents of student participants.

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  Lowenberg wealth management

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

  Client
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  BookMates

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2012

  Literacy Mentor

  Provide mentoring to elementary students. Weekly sessions include one on one reading and reading exercises to foster a love of books, reading and improved self-esteem.

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  Camden County Library System

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Floater

  Provided circulation assistance in various branches of the library system. Helped patrons with incoming and outgoing materials, answered questions related to library services, provided reference support, worked hands-on with troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.

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  JNF

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Board Member

  Create programs for community for fundraising purposes and education purposes.

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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Student

  Earned Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences with a concentration in special and academic libraries.

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  Rowan University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Student project

  Worked on semester long management project with the Dean of Campbell Library for Library Management course at Rutgers University.

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  Leket Israel

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Member
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  Kellman Brown Academy

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Volunteer Librarian

  Assist in overseeing operations of library. Purchase texts and materials to add to the collections. Catalog materials in Hebrew and English. Keep collections up to date and weed resources as needed.

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  Camden County College

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2013

  Reference Librarian

  Provide reference assistance to students and instructors. Includes library database, online websites, CamCat system and other reference sources. Assist students with research assignments, essays and understanding how to evaluate primary/secondary resources. Working on a project to weed print collection and enhance online collection. Evaluating databases within library system and supporting library professionals with upgrades to the system.

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  Stern Memorial Library

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2017

  Librarian

  Librarian for Jewish Community Services library. Incorporate new items into system. Oversee operations and growth of library

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  Sanders Memorial Library

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2017

  Librarian

  Manage all library operations including: Collection development Communicate with patrons through one-on-one contact, email correspondence and social mediaManage computer software that maintains all library operationsProcess of incoming/outgoing materials Purchase new resources and administrative items Write monthly newspaper article on new items in collection Oversee book club group Direct book sales Create and update policies Train and supervise volunteers Arrange shelves and displays Blog posting and development Generate financial and activity reports Weed items as needed Build fundraising activities for operational expensesPlan for future growthConsistently promote library usage and offerings to patrons of Jewish Community Center. Library current holdings include books, large print books, audio books, Bookmates books, Kindles, DVDs and music all of Judaic content. Participate in the Arts Books and Culture Festival by co-chairing book store operations during the Festival.Create and collaborate monthly article with Jewish community librarian colleagues for the Jewish Voice newspaper. Articles includes reviews and recommendations on new and current holdings in library as well as author events in community..Attend conference and programs related to library and Jewish learning. Recently attended University of Pennsylvania Schecter day of learning, and Association of Jewish Libraries conference. Show less

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  Crosswicks Public Library

  May 2017 - Nov 2020

  Library Director

  - Manage daily operations of member library of the Burlington County Library System- Update collections to reflect users interests, for youth and adults- Develop and lead programs, one-time special events and weekly ongoing programs- Build STEM activities and events for youth- Work with other non-profit organizations in the community to build support for library services- Initiate children's summer reading program- Foster community outreach- Create initiatives that embrace literacy enhancement- Provide resources for learning in community- Manage and oversee staff- Communicate with patrons through social media programs and services- Create volunteer program- Attend library conferences and workshops to further knowledge of library science field Show less

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  Gloucester County Library System

  Jan 2021 - now

  Adult Reference Librarian

  - Provide reference support to patrons- Build collections that reflect diversity and inclusion- Create adult programs that enrich and educate patrons- Manage account of book distributor- Support librarians leading virtual programs- Design displays that incorporate monthly themes- Participate in learning opportunities for library development