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Trenton, New Jersey

Provide consulting services, and develop programs and services to assist New Jersey public libraries meet the needs of their communities, with a focus on digital inclusion, business development, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.Coordinate initiatives focusing on technology in public libraries, serve as advisor on technology projects and pilot programs, and identify potential areas of growth for library services.Build and foster partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, library groups, and other stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels in order to promote the work of the New Jersey State Library and New Jersey libraries.Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including creating budgets and monitoring expenses, developing policies and procedures, coordinating with partners and stakeholders, and supervising staff members. For grant-funded projects, ensure compliance with all contracts and agreements, write reports, and share data as required.

Manage Funding Information Center to provide grants-related information to librarypatrons, select and weed print items in the physical and online collections, and sharerelevant nonprofit and grant information through TwitterCreate and manage learning aids and programs for library staff members and patrons,including a self-guided program for learning about Web 2.0, Camtasia screencasts aboutusing the State Library website, and a technology toolkit program for staff members tolearn about the iPad and other devicesOrganize and upload library policies into SharePoint workspace and serve as aSharePoint liaison between the IT Department and the State Library Information CenterContinue job responsibilities from Library Associate position

Developed and conducted training sessions for library patrons and staff members ondatabases, library resources and Web 2.0 technology as well as coordinated registrationfor all Mid-Day Training classesProvided reference assistance to users of the library through appropriate print andelectronic resources by phone, email, and in personUpdated content for the library’s CyberDesk website and collaborated with other staffmembers to create the State Library Information Center’s policy wiki

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Secondary Education