LIBRARIES
My origin in libraries is as an at-risk gay youth, from a neighborhood where
library access was the preferred way to tap into our town's social safety net.
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My commitment to libraries is beyond my passion as a professional.
It is a testament to how I and those I loved found safety and support.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
My resume details the more typical roles I've had while working in public libraries. My work as a consultant has involved a range of libraries. A great reward of supporting libraries that I get to apply my expertise to new and different puzzles. Below is a summary client list from my work with Constructive Disruption.
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LARGE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS:
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Santa Clara County Library District, CA
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Ocean State Libraries, RI
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Placer County, CA
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Libraries of Eastern Oregon, OR
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State Library of Oregon LSTA Evaluation, OR
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Central Arkansas Library System, AK
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SUBURBAN & URBAN LIBRARIES in:
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Livingston, NJ
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Hoover, AL
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Springfield, OR
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Cranston, RI
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Eugene, OR
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Bristol, RI
TEACHING
Throughout my career I've realized how a rigorous education in teaching was such great preparation for so many different job roles. These range from in person and online instruction in a course format to other settings where learning occurs: public presentations; nurturing others' success in the workplace; and, providing board-level continuing education.
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I retain a full and robust set of skills for instructional design, for both in person and online environments. Below is a high-level summary of proficiencies.
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PROFICIENCIES:
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Designing and teaching Masters-level content in information behavior, adult services, and children's services. At the School of Communication & Information at Rutgers University I did this in person and online.
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Facilitating library board learning and development
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Facilitating and structuring stakeholder group efforts for advocacy, development and fundraising
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Engaging young audiences through literature-based activities (yes, I love leading storytime!)
SCHOOLS &
LIBRARY SCHOOLS
My professional career was launched in school libraries, and I have maintained a strong afffinity for this corner of learning ecosystems that serve children.
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Oregon School Media Study. Partnered with the State Library of Oregon to collect and analyze data about school libraries across the State. My contrbution informed proposed revisions of State Standards for k-12 school library programs. (2021)
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University of Rhode Island (URI). Gathered insights to inform the Masters in Library & Information Science program's strategic plan.
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Woodcliff Middle School. Created an integrated school-library program and launched a newly built library media-facility. (1996-2000)
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Professional service has always lent me a way to give back to the library community and to collaborate with colleagues in ways that expand my own horizons.
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I'm confident taking leadership roles, though I do relish an opportunity to assume responsibility on a tightly focused project that makes a clear and measurable impact.
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Treasurer. New Jersey Library Association (NJLA). (2018-2019)
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President. Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). (2013)
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Co-founder, Incorporator, and Treasurer. Green Mountain Library Consortium (2008-2011)
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Vice President, President Elect, Past President. Vermont Library Association. (2007-2010)
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Member-at-large. Young Adult Services Division, New Jersey Library Association. (2002-2003)
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Chair. Pascack Valley Regional Library-Media Articulation Committee. (1999-2000)
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