Colleen E. Smith, Mlis Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Lee County, Fl

Dallas, Tx

Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flowAbility to exercise initiative and independent judgmentKnowledge of computers, the internet, and commercially available library softwareAbility to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral formAbility to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staffAbility to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the publicKnowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library serviceAbility to organize job duties and work independentlyDemonstrated knowledge of library materials and resourcesCreativity to develop and implement library programs and servicesAbility to communicate both orally and in writingEmploys management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library's operation

• Oversees the acquisition, cataloging, processing and arrangement of materials • Instructs students and faculty on using the Library and its resources, including the Internet and the Virtual Library • Provides reference services • Maintains and compiles statistical data regarding Library operations and conducts annual inventory of Library materials • Supports academic programs by reviewing, evaluating, and recommending library materials and serves as a liaison to administration and the teaching faculty in this process. • Manages the textbook program • Supervision of the Learning Success Center • Develops annual operating budget • Oversees the supervision of personnel, including work allocation, training, and problem resolution • Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions • Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance • Determines student tutoring needs and appropriate strategies for tutoring and learning success • Schedules student tutoring sessions. • Instructs individuals and small groups on study skill strategies • Promotes and instructs students and faculty on information literacy

Master Of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Library And Information Science; Archives And Special Collections, 3.95 Gpa

Activities and Societies: President- Southern Miss Student Archivists Vice-President- Library and Information Science Student.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta Golden Key International Honor Association Student Government Association