As Head of Print Collection Management, I am tasked with developing and implementing procedures, policies, and special projects that leverage the strengths of Northwestern’s collections and maximizes use of varied physical locations in the expanding shared-print environment. These collections include books, journals, and other items held in open stacks and reading rooms of University Library, Deering Library, and Mudd Library; materials held offsite in the Oak Grove Library Center, and library resources shelved in other campus locations. I play a key role in the ongoing management of print collections by demonstrating strategic vision and operational leadership; formulating policies and workflows; directing and supervising Print Collection Management staff; combining thorough understanding of local collections and facilities with engagement in the planning and coordination of shared-print initiatives with partner institutions; and working collaboratively with other individuals and departments involved in developing, preserving, and providing access to collections.

While maintaining the position as Manager for Library Facilities and Security, my role as Acting Head of Materials Processing and Delivery Services (MPDS) includes:• Managing all daily operations, services, and staff for the MPDS workgroup, encompassing marking and shelf preparation, binding, streaming, stacks management, and Oak Grove Library Center• Directly supervising and evaluating staff who currently report to the Head• Approving and tracking absences and approving timesheets in Kronos• Chairing meetings with all MPDS staff and meeting with individual staff as needed• Serving as a member of the Operations Team, the Leadership Team, and the Information Management Service Council, including attending meetings of those groups • Preparing reports, statistics, and other departmental documents as needed• Participating in the review of MPDS functions and staffing and collaborating with MPDS staff, the AULCS, the Acting Director of Preservation, and other key staff in assessing effectiveness of current arrangement and considering possible adjustments in structure• Other occasional responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing building operations in Main and Deering Library buildings, as well as the library storage facility (LSF) on the Evanston Campus. Assists with coordinating facility projects when needed at the Seeley Mudd Library, Math Library, Schaffner Library, and University Press. Serves as library project manager when needed on internal small-scale renovation projects in Main and Deering Libraries. Develops scope of work and obtains estimates. Works closely with FM and outside vendors on these renovations and communicates timelines with library staff. Serves as the library liaison with Facilities Management for University initiatives related to facilities. Participate in the space planning process for NU Libraries. Responds to staff and user complaints concerning facilities problems. In consultation with other departments on campus including University Police, assesses code compliance and addresses life-safety and code issues. Serves as backup to Library Security Coordinator, when needed. Serves as a member of the Library's Facilities Committee and attends quarterly meetings with University FM. Keeps library staff up-to-date on facility related projects impacting NU Libraries; gives presentations to library staff when warranted. Supervises the Library Facilities Coordinator.

Responsible for overseeing security for Main and Deering Libraries. Hires, trains, and supervises security student assistants who provide security coverage during all open hours. Patrols Main and Deering Libraries during evening hours and on Sundays. Responds immediately to all pages from library departments and reports problems appropriately. Checks in with staff in all departments to make sure that there are no security problems to be addressed. Works closely with University Police on security matters. Hires, trains, and supervises student entrance assistants. Schedules coverage for the library entrance desks and the library security student assistants. Opens and closes the library periodically throughout the year.