Alyssa Tassone

Experience

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  Cazenovia Public Library & Museum

  May 2008 - Oct 2012

  Assistant Director

  • Tended circulation/reference desk, providing exemplary customer service. • Maintained library collections; Managed and organized all Interlibrary Loans.• Designed and implemented successful programming for children and teens, including children’s story time. • Participated in various planning committees. • Conducted patron instruction on topics including eReaders, computer literacy, and research.• Proficient in the use of SirsiDynix Unicorn.

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  Bryant & Stratton College

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2018

  Head Librarian

  • Developed and delivered classroom presentations on information literacy.• Taught one section per semester of COMM 115 Information Literacy and Research (3 credit mandatory course).• Independently enhanced and expanded the Virtual Library (through LibGuides).• Hired and supervised 5 – 7 Work Study students and 1 Librarian Assistant.• Continually developed library resources, managing a $16,000 per year budget, and a 5,000 volume collection. • Provided reference services for 500 students and staff; prepared and maintained reference guides.• Tutored students (research, proofreading, paper writing, APA, math); Participated in Ask 24/7 reference services.• Administered admissions tests when needed.• Served on several campus and system wide committees including Disciplinary, Student Appeals Committee, Dorm Committee, Hiring, Security, and Orientation. Staff Supervisor for Human Rights Circle Club. Show less

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  Manlius Library

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Youth Services Librarian

  • Designed, implemented, and assessed active and passive programming for youth ages 0 to 12, as well as families, while maintaining an established budget. • Collaborated with library staff, the Young Adult Librarian, community members, the Fayetteville-Manlius school district and various community groups to develop diverse services in support of the library’s mission and values.• Responsible for juvenile collection development and management, including periodicals, electronic media, fiction, and nonfiction, while remaining within an established budget. • Maintained the children’s room, including displays and booklists. • Designed, developed, promoted, and implemented a successful summer reading program, with nearly 1,000 participating children. • Provided reference and circulation desk support, including readers advisory, database searching, and computer help.• Proficient in the use of Polaris. Show less

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  Chemeketa Community College

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Reference Librarian

  • Assist patrons in finding information in a variety of formats.• Design and deliver information literacy instruction; develop instructional materials; participate in program assessment.• Select and weed material for the library collection to support the college's curricula.• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty to promote library resources and services.• Participate in planning and decision-making to enhance services of the Library.• Assist patrons at the circulation desk as needed. Show less

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  Maxwell Memorial Library

  Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

  Director

  Prepared and maintained the library budget, while monitoring and approving expenditures.Managed 9 full and part time employees, including payroll (using Paychex), evaluations, staff meetings, hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development.Updated, expanded, and implemented library polices (e.g. employee handbook, circulation, collectiondevelopment); established a rotating policy review schedule for the Board of Trustees.Developed the 2021 – 2023 Strategic Plan with a committee of the Board of Trustees, focusing on staffdevelopment, buildings and grounds planning, community partnerships, programming, and fundraising.Established partnerships with neighboring libraries.In conjunction with the Fundraising Committee, we designed and implemented our annual appeal letter for 2020, which has garnered more donations then past years. 2021 is currently in progress and going strong.Spearheaded a complete reorganization of library staff offices, storage space, and basement.Purchased all adult and electronic library materials using Ingram and Overdrive/Libby.Planned and implemented adult programming and public outreach, while supervising children’s programming.Applied and oversaw distribution of grants to support library services (e.g. CLRC Crisis Response Technology Grant, New Initiatives Grant, and NYS Construction).Prepared regular reports to the library Board of Trustees, and New York State, annually.Continually attended library training, classes, and lectures to engage in professional development. Participated in library advocacy opportunities.Chaired the MOU Committee, which was tasked with updating the expired Memorandum of Understanding between the Onondaga Public Library System and its Member Libraries.Chaired the Onondaga Public Libraries Member Council (January 2021 – December 2023 term).Vice President of the Onondaga County Suburban Library Directors (January 2021 – December 2023 term). Show less

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  Cazenovia Public Library

  Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  Director

  Supervise a library staff of 5 full time and 9 part time employees, including payroll (using Paychex), evaluations, staff meetings, hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development. Manage a budget of nearly $600,000, with a successful vote increasing it by 8%.Prepare regular reports for the 18 member Board of Trustees, as well as working within its 7 subcommittees.Began preparing and implementing library policies including a new Employee Handbook, records retention, and community room use. Purchase materials for adults using Ingram and Overdrive. Plan and implement adult programming and public outreach, while supervising all other programming.Completed 3 outstanding NYS Construction grants.Formed effective working relationships with our library Friends group, and our wide support system of community volunteers and stakeholders. Show less

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  Manlius Library

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director
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  Syracuse University School of Information Studies

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught Public Libraries as an Institution, a Master's degree class for the iSchool.