Michael Strong Email & Phone Number

Dekalb County, Georgia

Hired as a Sr. Librarian and responsible for the supervision of the branch, ordering of Literacy/Continuing Education Collection. Organized and created programming for the branch's adult population.

Reference LibrarianHired as a Reference Librarian for the Decatur Library Reference Department. Responsible for the supervision and training of part-time Librarians. Curator of the library’s Literacy/Continuing Education Collection. Organized and initiated the branches one-on-one patron training (Book-A-Librarian) classes. Key Contributions/Accomplishments:Staffed the reference desk in accordance to scheduling needs, provided excellent reference, bibliographic, and database services to the patrons in the library. Participate in instruction of Information Literacy skills and support of of the patrons of the county by acquiring library materials to support the library strategic plan. Performed committee assignments duties, New Librarians, helping to create a new library service program to be implemented in the DeKalb County Public Library System.

Brookhaven, Briarcliff, Lithonia

Supervises the operations of a small branch library. Ensures that library operations run smoothly according to policies and procedures set forth by the County and the Library Board of Trustees.Supervises staff, including developing, training, counseling, directing, scheduling, and evaluating. Supervises the operations of a small branch library. Oversees circulation department, scheduling and supervising work of clerical employees, students, part-time employees, and volunteers. Reconciles fines and fees, completes financial reports, and compiles information for monthly and annual statistical reports. Communicates with patrons, resolving problems and explaining procedures. Presents and organizes programs for, and works with, various community groups and organizations. Teaches patrons usage of computer and aids in locating materials. Coordinates and implements circulation desk policies and procedures. Promotes library through community outreach to schools and organizations. Provides appealing and timely displays of various subjects, assists with public information activities, plans and presents programming for children of all ages, and serves as community contact for planning special programs and events. Provides input for selection of adult and juvenile materials appropriate for neighborhood branch. Manages and executes supply budget for library branch. Manages library facility, including security, maintenance and cleaning of buildings, equipment, furnishings and grounds

Flat Shoals Branch, Decatur Library, Clarkston, Brookhaven

Served as an assistant branch manager and administration liaison for several branches. Supervised a staff of 10 including Library Specialist, Senior Library Technicians, Library Technician, Desk Assistant, Pages, and College Work Study Students. Key Contributions/Accomplishments:Assisted in the planning and presentation of eight employee workshops with the Library Information for Support Staff (LISS) committee. Served as the committee Recorder.Collected monthly statistical data within the branch to be incorporated into the DeKalb County Public Library’s Annual Report.Conducted training seminars for new employees in conjunction with the Coordinator of Continuing Education for library staff training. Monitored and evaluated college work study student, volunteers and merit-exempt personnel.

Served as an assistant branch manager and administration liaison for several branches. Supervised a staff of 10 including Library Specialist, Senior Library Technicians, Library Technician, Desk Assistant, Pages, and College Work Study Students. Key Contributions/Accomplishments:Assisted in the planning and presentation of eight employee workshops with the Library Information for Support Staff (LISS) committee. Served as the committee Recorder.Collected monthly statistical data within the branch to be incorporated into the DeKalb County Public Library’s Annual Report.Conducted training seminars for new employees in conjunction with the Coordinator of Continuing Education for library staff training. Monitored and evaluated college work study student, volunteers and merit-exempt personnel.

Master Of Library And Information Science, Library And Information Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology