Lisa Johnson Email & Phone Number

Orange City, Ia

Work with the Library Board to establish a long-range plan that aligns the mission, goals, and objectives with community needs. Implement and execute library policies and supervises the development of uniform procedures throughout the library system. Serve as chief consultant to the board regarding library programs and services, recommend the adoption of new programs and technologies to the board. Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain contact with professional and library-related agencies, and to maintain knowledge in current trends in public library operations and technology.Develop staff job descriptions; recommend and administer personnel policies ensuring staff performance evaluations.Oversee the collection development plan for adult, children’s, and local history collections while supervising the selection, purchase, and withdrawal of library materials according to plan.Maintain close liaison with county and local officials, community leaders, and civic groups to inform them of library needs and concerns.

Provided reference, readers' advisory, and referral services to patrons in person and by telephone as well as electronically as needed. Provided technical/reference support to staff; perform manual and automated bibliographic searches. Planned and prepared bibliographies; performed routines and procedures related to manual and automated interlibrary loans and other referral services. Maintained familiarity with the collection, recommend materials to be added using standard library selection tools. Supervised Reference Assistants and other personnel as assigned in the absence of the Library Director and Assistant Library Director. Operated and maintained library equipment; collect data for statistical analysis and reports.Assisted in planning and implementing programs and public relations activities. Explained basic library functions, services and resources to the public. Prepared reports for submission to the Library Director; kept informed of current events and of developments in the library field. Maintained current knowledge of library technology and take advantage of state and regional opportunities for continuing education to keep knowledge of library practices and procedures current; performs related work as required.

Utilized and accessed information using a broad spectrum of resources (print, electronic, on-line, etc.) Provided reference and reader’s advisory assistance for users including topical research and material location. Remained current with teen and adult literature. Maintained organization of the microfilm, periodical, newspaper and reference collections for the library. Explained, demonstrated and assisted users in the use of print resources and electronic reference including computer online databases, websites and downloadable materials. Assisted Adult & Teen Services Librarian with collection management following established guidelines. Selected and evaluated materials for replacement, repair, or withdrawal from the library collection under established guidelines. Completed and analyzed periodic reports to maintain collection.Created and implemented content and services relevant to adult services in the library website and associated social networking sites.Assisted and occasionally led presentations of library programs and outreach as requested; assisted in conducting library tours.Assembled and arranges displays of public information, books and other library materials.

Naperville, Il

Certificate In Leadership

Master’S Degree, Library And Information Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry