Eric Molinsky Email & Phone Number

Medford, Or, Us

Medford, Oregon, United States

Rockford, Md

Lead a team tasked with providing on-the-ground support throughout a 15 branch library system for patrons with technology questions and issues, as well as community outreach and helping create the road map for the library’s digital future.

As a Branch Manager sub oversaw staff in absence of regular manager, providing direction and assistance.Substituted for staff in Courier Services as necessary, using van to deliver, pick up, and sort library materials and supplies to all branches.Select music CDs for library system.Manage yearly materials budgetPurchase new items and patron requests in accord with library collection policy Use Polaris software as well as visit branches to weed and maintain collection based on use, condition and other factors.Write music blog to highlight library collection.

Conducted monthly patron workshops and individual appointments as well as email support for instruction in using Library2Go and Hoopla download services.Provided additional technology workshops of interest to patrons including online privacy, cloud computing, computer and device shopping, and others.Trained staff in use of library technology through individual, branch level and Staff Day instruction.Created handouts and electronic material for instruction.Liaised with local school districts to collaborate in using library technology to assist students.

Responsible for staffing the circulation desk in public library children's and adult departments.Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Polaris software.Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database.Researched, planned and set up informative library exhibits .Resolved patrons' complaints tactfully and professionally.Worked with Reference department in CD selection, creating and hosting programming and contributing to libraryblog.