Virginia Sharp March Email & Phone Number

With 30 years’ experience as a leader in libraries and the community, allow me to use this knowledge base to assist you and your organization to become the best version of itself. Highlights of my skill set are staff relations including selection and coaching, community relations and public speaking. In addition, another area of expertise is project management including building projects, grant management, and library system migration. Let’s meet, and we will discover how my consultative services can benefit you and your organization.

Administrative: Develops, proposes and implements Board Policy and long-range plan. Works with Library Administrative Assistant to prepare the annual operating budget. Monitors and authorizes expenditures. Public Relations: Represents the Library on boards, in business, community and professional organizations, and in public meetings. Works with Library Public Communication Specialist to coordinate public relations across various formats including print, social media and video. Personnel: Reviews applications, interviews and recommends hiring for staff positions. Trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines designated employees. Approves and modifies timecards using payroll software. Technology: Coordinated successful Integrated Library System (ILS) migration from stand-alone Polaris ILS to Evergreen ILS hosted by NC Cardinal Consortium. Stays abreast of new technologies which would improve or enhance services to library patrons. Disaster Ready Team: Serves as a member of the County Disaster Ready Team at Citizen Phone Bank (CPB). CPB is activated during disasters to provide information to the citizens of the County during a crisis. Participated during two major disasters: Hurricane Florence and Covid-19 Pandemic.

Administrative: Develops, proposes and implements Board Policy and long range plan. Assists Fiscal Officer in preparation of the annual operating budget. Authorizes purchase orders. Negotiates contracts for major purchases and services. Prepares annual reports. Public Relations: Represents the Library on boards, in business, community and professional organizations, and in public meetings. Works with Library staff on coordinating public relations. Personnel: Reviews applications, interviews and recommends hiring for staff positions. Trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines designated employees. Develops master work schedule for library staff. Acquisitions: Coordinates collection development through timely materials selection, regular weeding and replacement program throughout the library. Technology: Recommends technology purchases. Provides technical support to all library computer hardware and software, or contacts appropriate consultants to make necessary repairs.Special Project: Coordinated $1.8 million building expansion and renovation project. Met with architects and contractors to discuss building project progress. (2006-2007)Special Project: Have successfully passed two levies during tenure. One was a renewal with additional millage in 2006, and the second was a renewal and creation of a continuing levy in 2011.

Administrative: Develops, proposes and implements Board Policy. Develops and implements long range plan. Assists Clerk-Treasurer in preparation of the annual operating budget. Authorizes purchase orders. Negotiates contracts for major purchases and services. Prepares annual reports. Public Relations: Represents the Library on boards and commissions, in business, community and professional organizations, and in public meetings. Works with public relations coordinator on programs, exhibits, press releases, and library newsletter. Personnel: Reviews applications, interviews and recommends hiring for staff positions. Trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines designated employees. Develops master work schedule for library staff. Acquisitions: Coordinates collection development through timely materials selection, regular weeding and replacement program throughout the library. Special Project: Coordinated tax levy to raise funds for $1.4 million building project. Coordinated move into a temporary location during building project and the return following building project completion. Met with architects and contractors to discuss building project progress.Special Project: Was Chair-Person of CACL Consortium during migration from Dynix Classic Automated Library System (ALS) to Dynix Horizon ALS. Helped negotiate contract for migration. Contributed to decision making during migration. Assisted in staff training of new system. (2003)Special Project: Represented NOLA during creation of new Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS). Attended meetings and negotiations to represent the NOLA members and their interests. Worked with the Board Presidents of CAMLS and MOLO along with the State Library of Ohio and Russ Crabtree of Holy Cow! Consulting to coordinate the reorganization process. (2005 – 2006)

Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised student employees for the circulation desk and shelving. Processed overdue book notices. Processed interlibrary loans and prepared annual reports. Maintained office equipment within library. Enforced library policies and procedures. Prepared student employee job manual, emergency manual, and updated library procedures and policies. Maintained reserve room and processed reserve materials. Assisted users by providing basic library instruction.

Cheyenne, Wy, Us

Assisted users in the check-out of library materials. Processed overdue book notices. Prepared library cards. Processed non-cataloged paperback books. Supervised circulation desk on alternating weekends. Coordinated meeting room schedules with accuracy. Assisted in training of new personnel and volunteers. Enforced library policies and procedures. Updated policies for use of meeting rooms. Assisted in the processing of audio-visual material. Assisted users by providing basic library instruction.

Mls, Library Science

Bachelor'S Of Science In Home Economics, Specialized In Fashion & Interior Merchandising