Michael Thornton Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Ashtabula, Ohio, United States

• Oversees general operation of the Ashtabula Library, its technology, building, staff, and collections;• Oversees the planning and evaluation of Library technological maintenance and advancement;• Continuous development of the Library’s website as a full-service point of access;• Supervises and coordinates the work of Team Leaders with emphasis on collection and staff development, automated services, and access;• Supervises the scheduling of staff members and assigning of tasks according to the needs of the library;• Supervises and assists with the evaluation, selection, and training of Ashtabula Library personnel;• Oversees the planning and evaluation of Ashtabula Library programming;• Maintains awareness of all Ashtabula Library departmental functions and assists when necessary and periodically when not necessary;• Keeps abreast of new trends in library services and technology;• Oversees collection and reporting of Ashtabula Library's statistics and prepares a monthly report to the Board of Trustees;• Schedules, plans, and implements Ashtabula Library Team Leadership and/or Ashtabula staff meetings;• Establishes and maintains a good public relations campaign and relationship with school officials and personnel;• Prepares and presents special reports as needed;• Attends Library Board meetings, as requested;• Serves as liaison to the Friends of the Ashtabula Library;• Serves as liaison/representative to library and community organizations;• Provides general direction for the operation of the Lakeside High School Library and supports the work of the Lakeside High School Coordinator;• Provides continuous feedback to the Director.• Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

Ashtabula, Ohio, United States

• Advances the mission, vision, and goals of the Library by performing a full range of professional library work primarily from the Ashtabula Public Library;• Oversees general operation of the Ashtabula Digital Library, its technology, staff, and full access to collections with a focus on continuous improvement and the website’s development as a full-service point of the library;• Supervises and coordinates the work of team leaders with emphasis on technology, collection and staff development, automated services, and electronic access;• Supervises the scheduling of staff members and assigning of tasks according to the needs of the library;• Supervises and assists with the evaluation, selection, and training of Library personnel;• Oversees the planning and evaluation of Library marketing efforts;• Oversees the planning and evaluation of Library technological maintenance and advancement;• Establishes and maintains a good public relations campaign and relationship with school officials and personnel;• Maintains awareness of all departmental functions and assists when necessary and periodically when not necessary;• Oversees collection and reporting of the Digital Library's statistics and prepares a monthly report to the Board of Trustees;• Schedules, plans, and implements Digital Library Team Leadership and/or staff meetings;• Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures;• Prepares and presents special reports as needed; Attends Library Board meetings, as requested;• Serves as liaison/representative to library and community organizations;• Provides continuous feedback to the Director.

Ashtabula, Ohio

Coordinates and oversees the general operation of the Information Services Department at the Ashtabula Library in such a way that supports the mission, vision, and goals of the library. This position assists patrons with reader’s advisory, access to computing technology (both PC and hand-held), as well as requests for all other types of information both in-person and through electronic means via direct assistance and general instruction in the use of the online public access catalog (OPAC) and of databases/electronic sources. This position guides the development of all Ashtabula County District Library adult print, audiovisual and electronic materials collections, and supervises the care and maintenance of the Ashtabula Library adult fiction, nonfiction, and reference collections, including State of Ohio documents and local history/genealogy/archive collections. This position guides program planning/contributions on behalf of the Information Services Department.

Defiance, Ohio

Chief Executive Officer for the library system.Responsibilities of the position include Strategic Planning, Building Management, Staff Management, Budgeting, Programming, Customer Service, Adult Collection Development, and Community Engagement & Outreach.

Loudonville, Ohio

Responsibilities of the position include Strategic Planning, Building Management, Staff Management, Budgeting, Programming, Customer Service, Adult Collection Development, and Community Engagement & Outreach.

Supervises personnel directly involved with the LRC. Develops, coordinates and delivers user training courses/materials as well as prepares and distributes user documentation and aids. Responsible to design and deliver database tutorials and instruction materials for users and assists them in search strategies and advanced information needs. Meets regularly with education staff to coordinate LRC hours and policies, procedures, select books and other media needed for the LRC. Responsible for the cataloging, in/out processing, storage repair and maintenance of books and other LRC equipment. Assists students with questions regarding the LRC and assists instructors with the Career Success Program. Responsible for maintaining ongoing professional industry knowledge and skills of library/information science.

Dublin Branch (75 N. High Street Dublin, OH 43017)

Hilliard Branch (4772 Cemetery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026)Provided technological support to patrons and staff, handling computer and copier problems.Provided technology training to patrons on basic computer skills, email, and internet use.Provided technology training to staff on all technology platforms in the library including new copiers and Envisionware print management.Provided customer service handling customer accounts, circulation, shelving, and special projects.

Hilliard Branch (4772 Cemetery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026)Shelved materials and helped maintain collection with shifting and shelf readingHandled materials including checking in materials and shelving reserves.Provided basic customer service.

Assisting Market Analysis with secondary research for various projects.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta - OSU