Knowledgeable Distance Librarian with extensive background working with budgets, library systems, software and resources. Fast learner and multi-tasker willing to work a flexible schedule to meet location needs. Excellent knowledge of books, media and research processes.
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Amanda Caudill
Hurst,TX
Summary
Overview
23
Years of accredited academic librarian experience
1
Certification
Work History
Collin College
Distance Learning/Digital Services Librarian
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Work with the reference and instructional librarians to develop a program of web-based instruction projects (Four to date) for use with Distance Learning and on-campus classes for use on the college CMS
- Design face-to-face information literacy classroom instruction for face-to-face and online students
- Schedule and monitor the Collin College Libraries' (7 campuses) Ask A Librarian (LibraryH3lp) chat module
- Coordinate and oversee the selection, evaluation, and promotion of e-resources, such as databases, e-journals, e-books, streaming media, and other digital learning, teaching, and research materials
- Manage and coordinate the licensing, ordering, and renewal of electronic resources, maintaining the licensing agreement, budget (approximately $425,000), predictions, and related statistical files to ensure ready and current access
- Serve as liaison between the library, Distance Learning Division, and teaching faculty regarding curriculum support through electronic collection development and online information literacy instruction development
- Assist teaching faculty in the design of library assignments as part of a distance learning program
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the LRCs to ensure timely, quality decision-making concerning digital services and services for Distance Learning
- Assist in developing operational guidelines and procedures for Library Services in the electronic and traditional materials. Perform generalist reference librarian responsibilities including assisting in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet, and online databases to locate information, furnishing information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services, and answering reference questions from the community, students, faculty, and staff
- Stand in as timesheet and absence approver for the Director of Library Services at the Frisco Campus when needed.
Cedar Valley College
Interim Lead Librarian
08.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all of the library's service components
- Maintain information resources, hardware, and software to support students, staff, and faculty information and research needs
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily operations of library public service areas
- Direct all library activities for the college, including reference and information, circulation, periodicals, and media.
Mountain View College
Librarian (Part-Time/On-Call)
08.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Provide reference and assistance
- Provide help with materials circulation, campus, and directional assistance
- Help with collection maintenance
- Other duties as assigned.
Cedar Valley College
Librarian II
12.2014 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Design tutorials utilizing ADDIE principles, implement and compile and interpret assessment data during the final evaluation/tweak phase
- Information Literacy Boot Camp (ILBC) to onsite and online students (880 students 2016/2018)
- Provide research and writing assistance to department reports
- Provide reference, campus information, and directional assistance
- Assist library patrons with 3D programs and file printing
- Troubleshoot Ultimaker 3D printer to resolve printing issues
- Assist with the evaluation and selection of information resources
- Liaison with Liberal Arts Department faculty regarding materials acquisition and user needs to enhance and support campus curriculum
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor software and hardware problems
- Edit and maintain subject-specific LibGuides
- Maintain professional skills and abilities through participation in professional organizations, workshops, and continuing education opportunities
- Supervise library staff and student workers as needed.
Richmond Community College
Librarian
09.2008 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Participated in a long-range planning process for the library, including recommending changes or improvements and developing new types of services and resources
- Provide updates to the online planning document (SPOL) to reflect changes in the library
- Primary Instructor for library orientation and general or subject-specific information literacy instruction sessions
- In cooperation with the evening librarian, designed and developed attractive, useful teaching aids, including those based on new technology applications
- Plan and organize special programs/displays involving the use of library resources
- Served as primary contact to the campus information technology department for library technology work and equipment requests
- Recommended technology and patron-related policies and procedures to the Dean of Learning Resources
- Worked with the College's Webmaster to lead and facilitate continual updating and upgrading of the library's website content
- Reviewed electronic sites for link issues to the library's homepage
- Maintained and updated the library's LibGuides to reflect changes in new resources and services
- Communicated effectively with faculty, staff, and students about changes in the library's resources and services
- Maintained and disseminated accurate reports for yearly departmental planning
- Maintained professional skills and abilities through participation in professional organizations, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
Education
University of OklahomaNorman, OK
Master of Library and Information Science from Library Science
08.2000
University Overview
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
Master of Arts from Higher Education, Administration
05.1997
University Overview
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
Bachelor of Science from Fine and Applied Arts
08.1985
University Overview
Skills
- ADDIE/Adult Learning Theory
- Training & Development
- Canvas Module Admin
- Instructional Design
- Spingshare
- Adobe Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Community Engagement
- Data Collection
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Collection Analysis
- Staff supervision
- Acquisitions management
- Budget administration
- Policy Development
Certification
- Digital Accessibility Certification: Instructional Designer Track, 2022
- Continuous Process Improvement Team, 2017
- President’s Leadership Academy, 2016
- Moodle Instructor - Richmond Community College, 2012
Presentations
Presentations
- Texas Library Association – Innovation Lab Maker Table: VR Experience, 2018
- ENGAGE 2018 – Flipped Classroom Information Literacy Instruction, 2018
- Cross Timbers Library Collaborative Conference – Table Talk: Flipped ILBC Experience, 2018
- Continuous Process Improvement Team – Customer Services, 2017
Additional Education
Additional Education
- Workshop - Prioritizing Privacy: Data Ethics Training, 2022
- Coursework in Computers, Management, HR, and Supervision, 2017, present
- Ph.D. level coursework in Education (Educational Technology), June 2013, February 2014, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Masters level coursework in Instructional Technology, Aug 2011, May 2013, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Timeline
Distance Learning/Digital Services Librarian
Collin College
06.2020 - Current
Interim Lead Librarian
Cedar Valley College
08.2019 - 06.2020
Librarian (Part-Time/On-Call)
Mountain View College
08.2018 - 08.2019
Librarian II
Cedar Valley College
12.2014 - 08.2019
Librarian
Richmond Community College
09.2008 - 11.2014
University of Oklahoma
Master of Library and Information Science from Library Science
Appalachian State University
Master of Arts from Higher Education, Administration
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science from Fine and Applied Arts
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