CHARLEY HARPST JR.
Milan,USA
Summary
Experienced Librarian with 20 years of professional service with expertise in the delivery of comprehensive services utilizing a wide variety of technologies and formats. Actively promote the library and its leading-edge resources, services and innovations. Dynamic leader with the ability to guide.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reference/Local History Librarian
Tecumseh District Library
12.2004 - 09.2024
- Responds to numerous reference questions on a daily basis, referring students to appropriate resources and offering training in research techniques.
- Performs regular cataloging of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data and building a strong knowledge base of the library's materials.
- Oversees and coordinates adult-oriented events, including the Tuesday Evening Local History Lecture Series, Book Bingo and Senior Art Expo. Organizes collaborative programming with several local institutions, including Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tecumseh Area Historical Society.
- Constructs and maintains the Reference and Local History pages on the library web site. Promoted library events on Facebook and Twitter.
Education
Masters of Library Science - undefined
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01.2002
Skills
- Expertise in reference assistance and information literacy instruction
- Well-versed in evaluating and assessing collections; identify and select materials to ensure comprehensive collection development
- Highly organized and independent; able to effectively coordinate tasks and to accomplish projects with timeliness and creativity
- Recognized by supervisor for outstanding customer service at the reference desk on latest performance review
- Ability to coordinate multi-part projects while handling general reference and instruction duties
- Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Docs
- Strong experience and active interest in online research tools, trends and technologies, including ProQuest and EBSCO databases and Facebook
- Committed to providing quality informational and historical programming for children, teens, adults and senior citizens in Lenawee County
Timeline
Reference/Local History Librarian
Tecumseh District Library
12.2004 - 09.2024
Masters of Library Science - undefined
Wayne State University
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