Daniel Sabol

Adept at assisting students, faculty and members of public with conducting research using reference materials. Familiar with operating databases and computer systems to perform digital research. Keeps books, periodicals, maps and other collection items well-organized and professionally displayed.

• STEM.org - Certified Master Trainer, 806728, 09/2023
• NYS Initial Certification School Library Media Specialist, 2021 - 2025
• NYS Public Librarian Certification, 2011 - Present
• NYS Notary Public, 2020 - 2024
• Microsoft Expert and Instructor
• Google Certified Teacher and Expert

• 2024, Unemployed
• 2023, 2024, School Library Media Specialist, Maria Regina High School, Developed a complete library program including a mission, vision, and long-range plan for the Information center., Taught teachers how to use new software that I was able to write grants to obtain., Revamped the entire library, including making a recording studio and podcasting equipment., Upgraded the school's learning management system to facilitate virtual learning., Added various systems like SORA, Kahoot, and Credo Reference to the school's virtual toolbox., Taught the entire school how to use the LMS by module and department., Set up a nine (9) TV wall in the library for better space utilization., Provided technical support for printers, Wi-Fi, and other IT issues., Maintained active directory and acted as a liaison between the public and private school districts., Performed research and training on database systems., Implemented digital systems and a digital library catalog., Implemented a training crosswalk to integrate information literacy into the curriculum., Utilized various technologies in teaching to showcase available resources and their usage., Prepared students for college through a digital literacy course focused on student-centered learning and critical thinking skills.
• 2021, 2023, Library Media Specialist/Coordinator of Library Technology, Yonkers Public Schools, Assisted students, professional and technical personnel with reference requests., Taught information literacy and special topics around STREAM., Conducted story time sessions for young students., Upgraded library systems and managed the library website., Provided training and support to library staff., Designed graphics and promotional materials., Maintained digital collections and statistical information on library services., Utilized big data analytics for library management., Received grants for library items.
• 2019, 2021, Director of the Library, March of Dimes Medical Library, White Plains, NY, Strategic oversight of the library, including budget, personnel, collection, technology, and space., Initiated growth and improvement initiatives to keep the library up-to-date., Advocated for the library and its resources within the scholarly community., Supervised library personnel and participated in committees and collaborative initiatives., Assisted with library research services and served as a spokesperson for the library., Managed time and operations effectively.
• 2017, 2019, Research Services Medical Librarian, March of Dimes, Provided research and information services to researchers, medical professionals, and research teams., Recommended new technologies and supported systematic review teams., Taught instructional workshops and classes on library resources and research process., Developed teaching materials and performed searches for users., Created catalogs and web pages related to research and library services., Kept up with ongoing learning and professional development.
• 2013, 2017, Evening and Weekend Librarian, Pace University, Oversaw all library functions during evening and weekend shifts., Served as a liaison to the School of Health Sciences and taught evidence-based research., Embedded librarian in Blackboard for information literacy instruction., Developed and maintained libguides for the School of Health Sciences., Chaired the Library PR committee and worked as an instructional designer., Trained students in evidence-based practice and managed library IT help desk.
• 2010, 2018, Adjunct / PT Reference and Instruction Librarian, Mercy College, Assisted students and personnel with reference requests., Managed the circulation desk and conducted orientations., Delivered information literacy instruction and developed instructional technologies., Identified electronic resources and worked with vendors., Developed a Library Learning Common to support student needs.