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Elk Point, Alberta, Canada

Northern Lights Library System is one of seven regional public library systems in Alberta, Canada. We are a quasi municipal service funded by 55 municipal members and through provincial operating grants. Northern Lights’ 22 staff provide acquisition, processing, and material delivery to 49 public libraries. Additionally the system provides professional consultation, technology support, network services, marketing services, and training. We are governed by a board of directors with representatives from all 55 municipalities. As the Executive Director I lead the system in implementing the vision of the Board, manage its finances, build and lead its staff, and work to deliver world class services to all our members.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

I led a team of 9 librarians, historians, and archivists in providing reference services to the public, academics, researchers, and corporate clients. The Church History Library is a world-class facility with global reach.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

In late 2016 I was appointed Co-Acting University Librarian serving with the Acquisitions Librarian. We led the library through a workplace culture climate review, strategic planning initiative, and budget planning at a time of major budget restructuring. Together we tackled major budget and personnel issues successfully.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

This position is responsible for the administration and management of the library’s digital infrastructure including its web presence, integrated library system, journal management system, institutional repositories and proxy services. In this position I led a talented team that included: a Library-Assistant for Web Services, a Systems Administrator, a Library-Assistant for Interlibrary Loan and Document delivery, a Library-Assistant for Copyright Services, and Circulation Supervisor (5 FTE). In this position I regularly interfaced with ICS and other departments. This position also includes reference services and subject liaison responsibilities (Psychology, Social Work, Business, Education).

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

I led the library in optimizing existing web and digital technologies and in acquiring and deploying new discovery services. I administered, supported and enhanced the library’s content management system (Wordpress). Directly supported the library’s LMS (Innovative interfaces’ Millennium). As the liaison librarian for the school of business provided instruction services, research consultation for students and faculty and collection development services.In 2012 I took this two-year contract with AUS as an opportunity to broaden my international library exposure and acquire experience in library services for different cultural groups.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

As the Web Services Librarian I led the library in optimizing existing web and digital technologies and in acquiring and deploying new discovery services. I led the migration of the library website from a static html driven site to the open-source content management system, Wordpress. I managed UNBC’s Open Journal System, EZproxy authentication services, journal subscription knowledge-base, Open URL link resolver and other library discovery and access technologies. I served as the chair of the implementation team and as a steering committee member for the creation of the campus digital institutional repository and electronic theses and dissertations projects. I worked closely with and was the library’s liaison to UNBC’s information technology services. I directly supervised both a full-time system administrator and web developer. In this position I managed 3 professional staff.

Elk Point, Alberta, Canada

I oversaw and directed all aspects of technology-related activities in the Northern Lights Library System (A regional public library consortium) and coordinated the system’s role in regional and provincial technology initiatives. Other regular duties included the direct supervision of IT department staff and system administration of the integrated library system. During my tenure in this position I took a lead role in the selection, acquisition and subsequent migration to a new integrated library system (The system served 155 public libraries), the development of new library websites for 42 libraries and the procurement and setup of centralized wireless Internet services in 40 libraries.

Elk Point, Alberta, Canada

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of training programs in library procedure, policy and library related technologies for headquarters staff and regional librarystaff.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration

The Executive Masters of Business Administration program is a 15-month degree program for mid-career professionals. It integrates.

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Science

The MLIS program at the University of Alberta provides advanced education in library and information studies, equipping students.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

The Bachelor of Arts in History program at the University of Lethbridge offers a comprehensive exploration of historical events, cultures.