Experience

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  County of los angeles public library

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2009

  Library administrator

  Responsible for the management of Library Technical Services for the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Coordinated the integration of all Technical Services operations; maintained effective working relationships with other Departments including collection development, fiscal services, and the community libraries. Planned, assigned, directed and evaluated the work of the Materials Management, Fiscal Control, Cataloging, and Processing Sections. Managed the library materials budget fund by tracking expenditures for community libraries, special collections, donations, and grant projects utilizing the acquisitions module of the integrated library system. Worked in a team environment to meet short and long-term departmental goals; formulated, developed, and implemented policies, procedures and strategic planning in concert with other executives and managers; developed recommendations for changes in practices, procedures, and equipment that would improve operations' efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for the administration of contracts for library materials and services including developing bid specifications, contract negotiations, problem solving, enforcing contract terms and conditions, and processing vendor payments. Participated as a member of the planning team in evaluating and implementing a new integrated library system with emphasis on the acquisition and cataloging components. Assisted in conducting or representing the section at meetings with executive and other division managers, vendors, and other library jurisdictions. Show less

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  Library of congress

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2011

  Supervisory librarian

  Supervisory Librarian in Collections and Services, Collections Access Loan and Management Division, Library Services Department. Responsible for performing the administrative and human resource management functions for the staff supervised. Planned, scheduled and assigned work to subordinates. Established guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provided feedback and periodically evaluated employee performance. Provided advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommended or approved appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Performed various writing and editing duties for a variety of documents and reports.Developed programs related to information resources. Analyzed, planned, developed, coordinated or served as project manager for courses of action and methods needed to support, design, and implement projects, in an area of specialization of an interpretive or advisory nature.Trained, mentored, and provided administrative support to librarians in groups or in one-on-one situations. Show less

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  Timberland regional library

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2017

  Collections services manager

  Managed Collection Services functions in relation to the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, maintenance, sharing, and distribution of library materials for the District.Hired, trained, supervised, and monitored the performance of assigned personnel.Participated in the development and implementation of district-wide library plans and goals.Coordinated with library personnel to assess collection issues throughout the District; identifies current and future departmental challenges.Selected vendors to provide new digital content to libraries including Hoopla and Freegal.Developed and administered departmental budget monitored expenditures.Collected statistical data to assist department in Collection Development.Responded to and resolved issues with vendors Provided background and support documentation to address patrons concerns in relation to collection items.Served as a member of the Director’s Advisory Council; attends and participates in a variety of board meetings and committees. Show less

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  Nashville public library

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Assistant director for collections & technology

  Oversee centralized responsibilities for library collection management, shared systems and information technology systems and networks, security and infrastructure, system integration, technical architecture, hardware, email, internet, intranet, databases, e-Media, social media and other applicable library software.

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  King county library system

  Sept 2019 - now

  Regional library manager

  Responsible for leading and evaluating public service delivery in library regions, ensuring optimal library operations and services that are responsive to local community needs. Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues across KCLS, serving as the primary liaison between library administration and library staff in the southwest region.