LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
Over 4 years of public library experience selecting, purchasing, installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining staff and public computers, software, printers and print management systems, servers, and network equipment; designing, developing and maintaining websites using XHTML, CSS, PHP, javascript, jQuery, WordPress, PhotoShop, GIMP, FileZilla, Notepad++, Contribute, Dreamweaver, Google Docs, Calendar, and Maps, and Zoho databases; diagnosing and solving hardware and software problems; instructing staff and patrons in the use of new and existing hardware, software, and services; developing and implementing technology plans; implementing Web 2.0 tools to facilitate staff and patron communications; and testing and evaluating new technologies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2007, including Access database design and implementation; OpenOffice and other open source productivity applications; Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems; SirsiDynix Horizon and WorkFlows, III Millennium, TLC Library Solutions, and Ex Libris Voyager integrated library systems (ILS); digital audio and video recording and editing equipment and software.
Rye Public Library, Rye, NH; Technology Librarian; June 2009 to present
Deployed new ILS server and three new staff computers for the public desk stations. Offer one-on-one technology support sessions for patrons. Use Twitter to advertise library programs and services. Initiate Facebook presence, with a plan to keep it current and fresh. Improved a static library website by adding a slideshow and more current events to the home page, adding LibraryThing widgets to simplify display of new materials, and making the calendar function easier for staff to update. Instituted a staff wiki for internal communications. Developed creative new ways to use technology to market library services and reach out to new patrons, including making video recordings of special programs available as circulating DVDs. Staffed the public service desk five to ten hours per week for circulation and reader's advisory.
Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire, CT; Librarian I; January 2007 to May 2009
Managed 11 Macs, 30 WinXP machines, and 1 Ubuntu Linux machine. Worked with network support staff at our consortium and the Town of Cheshire to diagnose and solve network problems. Instituted a staff wiki. Installed and maintained a public blog using WordPress open source software. Added an events calendar and various forms to the library website. Set up a staff wireless network to enable additional staff computers to be deployed. Lead Library 2.0 committee to identify and implement new ways to use Web 2.0 services for library outreach. Staffed a public service position (Circ Desk, Reference Desk, and phones) one to three hours per week, as required.
Danbury Public Library, Danbury, CT; Technology Center; March 2006 to September 2006
Set up, configured, and installed 20 new computers for Adult, Tech Center, and Language Lab public areas. Provided Helpdesk support for up to 60 public computer patrons
Westport Public Library, Westport, CT; Technical Support; November 2005 to December 2006
Assisted patrons in the use of public computers and software; PC Reservation, LPT:One, Microsoft Office Suite, iCONN and other online databases, Internet search engines, email, wireless network, Adobe PhotoShop, scanners, pay-for-print system, microfilm readers/printers, OCR software, and copiers. Prepared written "tip sheets" on setting up and using email, printing and page setup options, using attachments, and using scanners.
REFERENCE EXPERIENCE
New Canaan Library, New Canaan, CT; Part-time and Substitute Reference Librarian; October 2007 to May 2009
Assisted patrons to find and renew materials, place holds, make meeting room reservations, and check patron accounts. Administered all Interlibrary Loan borrowing. Performed opening and closing procedures for Reference area.
Albertus Magnus College Library, New Haven, CT; Part-time and Substitute Reference Librarian; October 2007 to April 2008
Took full responsibility for library each Sunday evening and occasional weeknights. Assisted students using the library's public computers and printers, and instructed them in the use of the library's subscription databases, including Expanded Academic ASAP, ABI/Inform Complete, Business and Company Resource Center, LegalTrac, Lexis/Nexis Academic Universe, History Reference Center, and JSTOR. Checked out materials, issued cards, updated student accounts, and supervised one to two student assistants. Performed all closing procedures for entire building.
TECHNOLOGY and PROJECT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
Over 20 years of experience in the planning, management, specification, design, development, documentation, test, and integration of complex software systems; served as team leader for three to six senior software developers.
HIGHLIGHTS
Dion Engineering, Middletown, CT, on contract to Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT
DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc., Danbury, CT; Senior Engineer II
SVG Lithography, Ridgefield, CT; Principal Engineer
Chandler Evans, West Hartford, CT; Contractor
Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Danbury, CT; Contractor
EDUCATION
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Southern Connecticut State University, M.L.S.
University of Connecticut, School of Law, J.D.
New York University, School of Engineering and Science, B.S. in Applied Mathematics.
OTHER TRAINING
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Southern Connecticut State University, M.L.S.
University of Connecticut, School of Law, J.D.
New York University, School of Engineering and Science, B.S. in Applied Mathematics.
OTHER TRAINING
Hands-on workshops in a variety of subjects including Drupal, Joomla, and Mambo content management systems; XHTML, CSS, Perl, PHP, and MySQL; creating on-line tutorials; Moodle; Flash; Dreamweaver; advanced Excel; software project planning and management. Graduate courses in mathematics, software engineering, computer science and network communications.
LANGUAGES
High school Spanish, some background in Modern Greek
OTHER WRITING SAMPLES
Copyright and Electronic Publishing (1993)
Going Green With a Staff Wiki (2009) (see page 6)