Reference, Research and Reader Advisory.

Primary responsibilities centered around maintaining the integrity and operation of the library's network of 93 computers spanning three locations. I am currently responsible for the maintenance of the library current website and the design and development of the library's new website (2013).I also provide Reference and Research services and participate in collection development.

As Assistant Director I stand second to the Director of the Edison Township Free Public Library System which serves a community diverse in culture, social and economic status. The system also covers a large geographic area in the state of New Jersey and is one of the largest systems in the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium. The Edison Public Library employs 55 staff members to carry out operations at the library.I attend Board Meetings and discuss relevant information to keep the board informed of library activities when necessary. I also stay abreast of trends affecting the field of Librarianship and make recommendations as to future plans.I am also currently overseeing the day to day bookkeeping of the Trustee Account managing the collections from all three branch locations.As Branch Manager I oversee the day to day operations and maintain the facilities at the North Edison Branch Library situated not far from the Garden State Parkway. I implement changes as instructed, make and execute recommendations for building improvements, respond to questions and concerns from patrons, assist in the day to day operations as needed and enjoy working with the kids even if it is mostly spent telling them to be quiet.Under my supervision at the North Edison Branch are 24 talented staff members working in three basic departments under the direct supervision of department heads.I also manage any emergency situations that may arise and implement procedures to prevent them arising again.

Provided Reference Services to the Library patrons, weeding and collection development, planned events and activities ranging from musical performances to computer training for staff and public.I acted as the Inter Library Loan Librarian coordinating requests for patrons and filling requests from other libraries. I also fielded walk-in requests and coordinated with systems outside of standard channels with libraries across the country and beyond if able.

Assisted patrons with reference research from authoritative sourcesProvided research assistance in genealogy and local historyAssisted in the selection of materials for the non-fiction collection including subject headings for computers, systems and world languages Acted as project manager for QandANJ the virtual reference chat service through the Montclair Public LibraryHelped plan a series of programs designed to provide basic career assistance to the general public including a resume writing workshop and demonstrations of career research databasesEvaluated reference database products from vendors such as EBSCO, Infotrac, and Wilson and provided training to library staff and the general public on their usageDemonstrated the range and use of library services to outside organizationsArranged authors visits to promote and discuss their works with library patrons

Interacted with outside libraries to fulfill their requests for items in our collection and to request items on behalf of local library patronsProcessed requests using both the JerseyCat Interlibrary Loan system and the Library of Congress Interlibrary Loan system then prepared them for circulationNegotiated direct arrangements with libraries for items not available through JerseyCat or other formalized systemsEnforced Interlibrary Loan policiesTrained staff in the handling of Interlibrary Loan materials and processing requests using the JerseyCat system

Managed servers critical to staff functions including the library's financial serverMaintained workstations and network infrastructure critical to staff and public functionsImplemented network enterprise level virus protection servicesCoordinated service technicians to troubleshoot, perform software distributions and roll out new hardwareServed on the Township of Montclair's Technology CommitteeInstalled and maintained the Montclair Public Library's GroupWise mail service including the initial web-based access featureAdministered the library's Novell Netware NetworkAlso maintained servers using Windows 2003, SCO UNIX server operating systemsPerformed back-up and restore functions on servers and specific workstations Provided Technical Support on public and staff workstations

Installation and maintenance of Novell Netware severs, Desktop support for Windows and Mac workstations in staff and public areas. Advised on equipment and software upgrades and usage policies. Administered Groupwise servers. Configured and performed backup and restore processes on servers and workstations.

Improved the circulation system for audiovisual materials in the Montclair Public Library by integrating the audio visual collection into the existing ILS system.Managed the Local Access Station for the Township of Montclair: Coordinated with the Township of Montclair's Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Board of Education to produce television programs, Recorded events and programs at the library and throughout the Township of Montclair, Served on the Township of Montclair's Cable Advisory Committee, Operated as technical liaison to Comcast Cable for the Montclair Public Library, Improved the broadcast capabilities of the Local Access Television Station, Developed policies and procedures relating to the usage of the Local Access StationSelected materials for the library's media collectionWeeded items from the collection based on criteria of relevance, usage, age and condition

Updated website content with Dreamweaver CS4Manually coded content when necessaryDesigned custom vanity sites for Selectbooks Inc.Created graphics and added content as neededDesigned and maintained websitesAdvised on changes to achieve desired results from website