Sara Roberts, Pmp, Mlis Email & Phone Number

Oversee four locations in JPL systemDevelop library services to meet needs of distinctly different neighborhoods

Ventura County

Responsible for day-to-day operations of 14 locations, keeping projects strategically aligned across departments Project Manager for renovation of library branch, worked with: contractor, permitting, procurement, vendors, staff, public, event planningManage multiple grants, totaling $200,000, worked with: federal regulations, assessing and reporting, procurementAdminister and manage materials budget for systemResponsible for recruiting, hiring, reviewing and developing staffWork with various stakeholders to determine strategic plan to meet needs of all customers

Set vision for branches by assessing community needs while working with staff and community leadersManager of adult programs and classes: assess, plan, promote, host and manage all events for adultsResponsible for operations of 3 library locationsLiaison with community leaders, establishing relevant events and services for entire communityEvaluated all processes for money and time-saving purposes, successful projects include: -material return process, removed 2 laborious steps-moved paper based room reservation system to online system, allowing all staff and community to view the online calendar in one location-transitioned group computer training sessions to one-on-one sessions, allowing customers to receive pointed, professional training on relevant materials-purchased and instituted Kindle lending program, a cost saving effort which also gave customers materials at point of need-created and instituted online entry forms for all contests, allowing multiple staff members to access results in real time-increased awareness of entire collection by shifting from old, standard model of shelving, to more modern, book-store style shelving

Created multiple training programs: new staff training, database trainingProject Manager for subject liaison program: assess community, create program and manage staffTransitioned face-to-face database and resource training programs to online video tutorial programsInstituted chat program, allowing customers to interact with staff in real-time, cutting response time in half

Dalton, Ga

Responsible for library instruction to all disciplines. Market the library services through Web 2.0 applications. Collaborate with professors and library staff in creating subject guides, citation handouts and brochures.

Mlis, Library Science

Master'S Of Arts, Teaching