Christina E. Chaney
Owensville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Library Director with a proven track record at Lebanon-Laclede County Library, excelling in budget management and community engagement. Adept at staff training and policy writing, I have successfully enhanced library services and fostered collaborative partnerships, ensuring optimal resource allocation and patron satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement and innovative program development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Director
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Lebanon, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Interact with clientele to establish user needs and/or requirements to devise appropriate search strategies to handle complex subject matter.
- Direct the training of library staff on the use of all library automated systems to ensure full utilization of various in-house and/or commercial databases.
- Oversee library staff assignments related to the program planning and/or coordination of technical and public services.
- Stay abreast of changes and/or trends in information resources, library services, and technology to make related recommendations to promote state-of-the-art research capabilities.
- Draft organizational policy and/or procedures for implementation of guidance from higher level authority providing advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
- Develops, maintains, and implements a library materials acquisition program to meet the needs of Library patrons, educates the public concerning library resources and issues by disseminating information.
- Supervises employee performance with a full range of Human Resources services.
- Attend meetings for the Friends of the Library, the Foundations, and Trustee meetings.
- Meets with outside groups, vendors, and local government.
- Handles all employee meetings.
- Responsible for overseeing all building maintenance, identifying problems, and reporting any issues to the Board of Trustees.
- Operates with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external patrons.
- Directs and oversees the purchase of new library materials.
- Manages the library's budget of 900k.
- Evaluates systems and resolves operational problems.
- Creates new policies and procedures.
- Perform supervisory personnel management functions for employees in the assigned work area.
Supervisory Librarian NF-04
Bruce C. Clarke Library
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Supervises employees performing the full range of human resources services.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties.
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external patrons.
- Participate in professional development to maintain skills, knowledge, and mastery of Software, create reports by collecting and analyzing information.
- Serve as an analyst and leader for the program area, providing assistance and advice on personnel management issues.
- Analyze trends, measure performance, generate reports, and develop proactive strategies for continuous process improvements for the library.
- Meet with managers at Fort Leonard Wood to define overall program goals.
- Able to audit subordinated weaknesses and strengths.
- Develop and maintain a proficient level of expertise, skills, and knowledge to be a supervisor.
- Curated diverse library collections to meet community needs and interests.
- Assisted patrons with research inquiries and library resource navigation.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for various age groups.
- Collaborated with local schools to promote literacy initiatives and events.
- Facilitated community outreach efforts to enhance library visibility and engagement.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Maintained records of patron borrowing activity with an automated system.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Planned activities for children's story time programs.
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members using print and electronic resources.
- Provided basic computer instruction classes to patrons.
- Prepared reports on library usage statistics for departmental review meetings.
- Served as a liaison between the Library department and other departments within the institution.
- Assisted patrons with locating information using online databases, search engines, websites, and other research tools.
- Compiled circulation statistics and drafted reports to illustrate metrics.
Library Director Assistant
Inman E. Page Library at Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Develops and manages the library budget to meet library program, academic, and student needs.
- Promotes library services within the university.
- Develops collaborative agreements with local, state, and business libraries.
- Maintains and expands the library collections and services to include online resources.
- Supervises library personnel and student workers to provide optimum service hours to students and faculty.
- Responsible for the management of planning and budgeting for Inman E. Page Library.
- Develop plans, implemented, and evaluated programs that focused on the education of the students.
- Work with faculty and adjusts to ensure appropriate and current resources are available for learning and research.
- Represented the University at public service events.
- Created requisitions for memberships and contracts.
- Managed library budget and resources to ensure effective operations and services.
- Established partnerships with local organizations for outreach and collaboration efforts.
- Resolved customer complaints relating to service issues or policy violations.
- Supported customers with locating and selecting materials.
- Hired and supervised library staff and volunteers.
- Took input from staff and public to determine future plans and adjust policies.
- Scheduled and coordinated library services, events, and activities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
Education
Masters - Library Information Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Human Resources Management
Concordia University
St. Louis, MO08.2013
Bachelors of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO06.2004
Skills
- Communication
- Strong work ethic
- Library management
- Event organizing
- Budgeting
- Project development
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Meeting coordination
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Recruitment
- Budget management
- Policy writing
- Problem solving
- Performance evaluation
- Records maintenance
- Financial recordkeeping
- Staff hiring
- Public relations
- Community engagement
- Written communication
- Recruitment and hiring
- Problem-solving
References
- Jeffery Barrett, Chief, Business, and Recreation, Family and Moral, 13486 Replacement Ave., Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473, (573) 337-3158
- Claretta Crawford, Retired Director of Bruce C. Clarke Library, 13536 Corpus Lane, Dixon, MO, 65459, (573) 337-0046
- Dr. Rinalda Farrar, Retired Library Director of Lincoln University, 1207 Folsom Lane, Morrisville, NC, 27560, (573) 253-5053
- Pam Waterman, Technical Service Manager, 915 South Jefferson, Lebanon, MO, 65536, 417-532-7424
- Christine Hutson, President of Board, Attorney, 211 East Commercial, Lebanon, MO, 65536, 417-588-4534
Cover Letter
01/14/2026 To Whom It May Concern. In my search for new and creative endeavors, I am excited to apply for the Executive Director’s job at The Community Library Center of the Ozarks. I currently serve as an Executive Library Director at Lebanon-Laclede County Library. I served as a Supervisory Librarian (NF-04) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for 3.5 years. I graduated from San Jose State University with a Master’s Degree in Library Information Science. I also have a bachelor’s degree in human resource management. I love working in the library, but I would like to get a job that is closer to my home. I have found there are more opportunities in this line of work. I have over ten years of experience when it comes to organizing workloads, library planning, and goals. I know I would make a valuable member of your team. I have worked with diverse communities and am well-diverse in evaluating their needs. The skills I have obtained in the library go beyond just checking books out. I have attended meetings and participated in training. I have provided services to mission service members, civilians, and their families. I can communicate professionally with people that work at all levels. I had to learn to complete forms and how to operate new software to complete my job. Phone calls, emails, follow-ups, and budget requisitions were also a part of my responsibilities. I am enthusiastic about presenting myself as a representative in the community and networking to serve our community better. I am eager to speak more with you about this opportunity, and I hope you will consider me for the Director’s position. I believe my initiative, customer service skills, and dedication to helping others would make me an asset to your team, and I look forward to hearing from you. I hope that I will be selected for an interview, and I look forward to hearing from you. My phone number, email address, and home address are at the top of this letter. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Christina E. Chaney MLIS
Timeline
Library Director
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
01.2022 - Current
Supervisory Librarian NF-04
Bruce C. Clarke Library
01.2018 - 01.2022
Library Director Assistant
Inman E. Page Library at Lincoln University
01.2013 - 01.2018
Masters - Library Information Science
San Jose State University
Bachelors of Arts - Human Resources Management
Concordia University
Bachelors of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University