Stephen Sweeney Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Denver Area

As a dedicated and experienced Library Director, I have a proven track record of leading library systems and teams to create dynamic, user-centered services that foster community engagement, ensure equitable access to information, and promote lifelong learning. I specialize in strategic planning, operational management, and the integration of technology in library services. My leadership style is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on staff development, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement.Core Competencies: Strategic Planning & Visionary Leadership; Budget Management & Financial Stewardship; Community-Centered Program Development; Staff Leadership & Team Building; Public Speaking & Stakeholder Engagement; Technology Integration & Digital Literacy; Policy & Procedure Development; Advocacy & Public Relations; Data-Driven Decision Making

Denver County, Colorado, United States

Overall - Staffed the physical Reference Desk 26 hours per week. SJVTS grants American and Roman Baccaulaureate and Master Degrees. Reference services were also provided to an outside institution that offered four MA degrees. Additionally, the Library entered into a consortium of virtual reference service for which staff time was required. Budget responsibilities included weekly standing meeting with the director on budget status as well as created monthly reports to the library director on the status of the budget.Instruction services were provided to seminarians, students, and public members in how to use the library and its resources.Cataloging services were also developed. Using SirsiDynix Unicorn WorkFlows, I processed materials and created spine labels. Additionally, some copy catalog work was completed using Z39.50 client and OCLC, and create call numbers using LC Subject Headings.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Elected twice for consecutive terms, 2016-2019 & 2019-2022. President of the Board 2019-2021

Greater Denver Area

Taught LIS 4040: Management of Information Organizations

Denver, Colorado, United States

This Chapter, in the structure of the Knights of Columbus, is an unincorporated association comprised of local Knights of Columbus Councils and Assemblies in the Archdiocese of Denver. The President is responsible for promoting and fostering cooperation among Councils and Assemblies and provide opportunities for their members to socialize with each other. As an excellent communicator, the President also provides a forum for the useful exchange of ideas and information in order to help them become better, stronger, and more active. One goal of the Chapter is to encourage collaboration, programs, and membership opportunities among Councils and Assemblies.

Greater Denver Area

I served as District Deputy 25 for the jurisdiction of Colorado. In this capacity, I was responsible for five Councils from the Five Points area at the north end to Littleton on the south end.The District Deputy (DD) acts as Advisor, Mentor, Teacher as well as a Friend to the Councils to which you are assigned. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:Conduct the installation of Officers; Attend every regular monthly meeting of assigned councils; Involve yourself in your council’s activities. They should think of you as one of their members; Insure that all reports for each council are sent in on time to the appropriate person; Hold at least one 1st degree per month in your district or pair up with another DD to insure that every new candidate has the opportunity to enter our order in a timely manner; Work with each Grand Knight to recruit new members, promote the insurance program and to insure payment of all assessments from State and Supreme including meeting the State Charity Goal; All other duties that are outlined in the DD Handbook.The DD also works to accomplish the following: Attend the State Organizational Meeting normally held the first or second weekend of July; Attend the State Mid-Year Meeting normally held in December or early January; Attend the State Convention; Host a training meeting of your assigned GK’s and other council officers at least 2 times each year to exchange ideas and build fraternity; Host or Co-host at least 1 Major Degree during the year; Attend as many of the Major Degrees in the Archdiocese as possible so you can participate in the advancement of the members of your district; Attend bi-monthly Chapter meetings; Support the Habitat for Humanity cause; Support the Religious Appreciation Dinner; Hold the District Free Throw and Soccer Challenge competition; Attend and work at the Diocesan Free Throw and Soccer competition; Participate and help at any State events.

Greater Denver Area

I served in this capacity for Denver Council 539, the oldest Council west of Missouri. The Council was formed 11/18/1900.The grand knight is responsible for the overall welfare of the council. Elected annually by the council membership, the grand knight must provide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the council officers, the Service Program directors, chairmen and members of the council.More specifically, his duties include: presiding over council meetings; acting as an ex officio member of all committees; appointing the membership and program directors and working with them on the selection of Service Program activities chairmen and membership recruitment teams and retention chairmen; convening officers for a monthly meeting; appointing special committees not mandated by the laws of the council; overseeing the proper exemplification of the First Degree; and, finally, making sure that all reports and reporting forms required by the state or Supreme Council offices are submitted on time.The grand knight also interacts with the financial secretary and treasurer to ensure the council is meeting its financial obligations to the Supreme and state councils, and others. The grand knight countersigns all orders drawn and signed by the financial secretary and all checks drawn and signed by the treasurer. He also reads the vouchers from the financial secretary of moneys paid to the treasurer and from the treasurer of moneys deposited in the bank. By these procedures, the grand knight monitors the performance of the financial secretary and treasurer, working with them to help the council meet its financial obligations.The grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with general supervision of a Columbian Squires circle sponsored by his council.Finally, the grand knight, together with the deputy grand knight and trustees, is responsible for recommending a chaplain to the ordinary of the diocese for his appointment. He also appoints a lecturer.

Greater Denver Area

The President shall commit to two (2) years, year 1 serving as President, and year 2 as Past President. The President shall preside at all meetings of The Association and the Executive Board and shall be an exofficio member, with the right to vote, of all committees except the Nominating Committee.My goals for this year as President of the Association are to grow the membership, study ways for continued and future involvement by institutional members, work to ensure successful professional development for personal members, maintain unity on the Board, and keep the Association financially viable.

Greater Denver Area

The President-Elect shall commit to three (3) years, year 1 serving as President-Elect, year 2 as President, and year 3 as Past President. The President-Elect shall perform the duties of President during the absence of the President. The President-Elect serves on the Executive Committee and Budget & Finance Committee, chairs the Operating & Planning Committee as well as the Nominating Committee. The President-Elect is a voting member of the Executive Board of the Colorado Association of Libraries

Greater Denver Area

The Colorado Association of Libraries Conference Chair is responsible for all aspects from planning to execution of the Annual Conference of the Association.

Greater Denver Area

The President of the Association strives to promote special library service in the State of Colorado, to work for the continued improvement of special libraries in Colorado, to contribute to the professional growth of its members, and to strive for the further improvement of the profession of librarian. (adapted from the CoASL bylaws)

Greater Denver Area

Supervised 15-20 students in their daily responsibilities; Helped maintain the library’s collection of monographs, periodicals, newspapers, and government documents, including use of the library’s ILS; Managed regular and electronic reserves, including receiving, processing, and posting (Docutek, a SirsiDynix company)

Greater Denver Area

Maintained physical integrity of collection through sorting, shelving, and shelfreading; Performed circulation functions such as charging/discharging materials

Mlis, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: President, Library & Information Science Student and Alumni Association; Member, Junior Faculty Search.

Bsba, Business Administration And Religious Studies