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;

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.
• 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;

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.

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.

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.

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