Maggie Sacco Curcio, Mls Email & Phone Number

InFocus provides consulting services to any organization that needs to identify and organize its knowledge and information assets for optimal Return on Investment. I am an entrepreneurial librarian with diverse experience, including 15 years as a consultant and business owner. Infocus works with each client to develop strategies that are guided by established standards and uniquely suited for individual client needs and goals. I work with all types of libraries in any imaginable setting to provide the following services:Collection, Technology, and Services Needs AnalysisWorkflow OptimizationStrategic PlanningDisaster PlanningVirtual ReferenceProject Management, including StaffingCataloging and Metadata ServicesDigital Asset ManagementResearch ServicesIndexing, CopyeditingClients include: The National Academy of Sciences, TeenLife Media, Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education, L.A. Metro, ARA, Minnesota DOT, Tennessee DOT, Missouri DOT, Arizona DOT, Iowa DOT/University of Iowa, Partners in Brainstorms

HS InFocus is a team of professionals specializing in helping libraries and government agencies focus and leverage their information assets for better strategic decision making. We tailor our services to each client and project drawing on our team’s expertise in:Library technology and workflow efficiencyCataloging in all formatsDigital asset managementCopyright guidanceCommunicationsOutreach and marketingResearch and information sythesis Writing and editing Content managementEvent planningConference and peer exchange facilitationTechnical library services consultationProject managementFacilitation of technology transfer/best practices for libraries and stakeholders

Lincoln, Ne, Us

Transportation Library Connectivity Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(105)The Transportation Library Connectivity Pooled Fund Study established a national consortium for transportation libraries. From 2005-2010, members contributed their talents, energy and resources to develop better ways to serve practitioners in transportation agencies. As the consulting librarian, I provided technical assistance, outreach consultation, project management, coordination of networking and subscription management and other services to member libraries. Our work plan aimed at improving information access throughout the transportation community at the local, state and national levels.Web site: http://www.libraryconnectivity.orgFederal Highway Administration Transportation Pooled Fund program project site: http://www.pooledfund.org/projectdetails.asp?id=337&status=4Please see position responsibilities below.

Transportation Library Connectivity Consortium (FHWA Pooled Fund Program, project numbers TPF-5(105); TPF-5(237)Managed a multi-state federally funded research project allowing member states to pursue shared research goals in the area of library networking.• Built, managed and directed a multi-state federally funded research project allowing member states to pursue shared research goals in the area of research and library networking.• Increased participation 54% through outreach, marketing and relationship management.• Delivered technical solutions tailored to each library’s needs through knowledge of library workflow and information technology industry landscape.• Managed relationships with librarians, research managers, organizational decision makers and vendors through high trust practices such as site visits, transparency in funds management and meeting deliverables.• Presented at professional conferences creating high visibility for the project and firm.• Collaborated successfully with private, federal and state organizations to ensure that service delivery is seamless from members’ perspective.• Planned and facilitated conferences and meetings with professional development opportunities.• Incorporated information access solutions through management of subscription trials and implementation.• Reduced costs through negotiation of significant discounts with vendors.• Evaluated new technology as it pertains to library systems and information resources. • Built and developed CMS website and blog using WordPress, www.libraryconnectivity.org • Implemented and authored LibGuides for content management and pushing information out to research community, http://guides.libraryconnectivity.org • Responsible for budget planning, annual accounting and reporting and quarterly meetings and reports of progress to the Federal Highway Administration and lead states

Tampa, Fl, Us

Directed activities and workflow of the Acquisitions and Cataloging Departments of the University Library.• Directed activities and workflow of the Acquisitions and Cataloging Departments of the University Library.• Managed $540k+ Library and Audio Visual department budgets for electronic, print, AV, and digital resources.• Increased access, reduced redundancy, and lowered expenditures through review and restructuring of approval plans, standing orders and subscriptions, negotiated vendor discounts and licenses, and coordinated renewals.• Streamlined ordering process by adding an acquisitions module to the Millennium integrated library system and instituting electronic forms and order submissions.• Managed digital resources by selecting and marketing trials on campus, reviewing licenses, managing authentication and providing management with usage reports.• Developed cataloging and bibliographic control policies and procedures through adherence to bibliographic control standards.• Successfully implemented an authority file to the online catalogue the project lead.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

As a Science Librarian at THM, I delivered value-added research fromliterature searches, synthesis, and reference services to in-house clients;Managed technical services, complex cataloging of digital and printcollections; Researched and edited competitive intelligence newsletter,Managed integrated library system and coordinated major upgrade,Curated and organized virtual and physical collections, Developed intranetportal to deliver desktop access to web-based, proprietary, andorganizational knowledge to employees in the US and Europe.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And Government

Master, Library And Information Science