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Debra Carney

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Reference Librarian

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY College
Newtown
01.2008 - Current
  • Assist library patrons with research using BCCC library catalog, online databases, and web resources
  • Conduct information literacy sessions for AESL, anthropology, art, business, communication composition, health classes history, and psychology classes
  • Manage the circulation of books, headphones, and laptops and process patron holds when necessary
  • Provide virtual reference to Bucks students using the BCCC LibraryH3lp chat reference service
  • Book tutoring appointments for students using TutorTrac
  • Utilized Power Library databases to assist Ask Here PA patrons
  • Created technology related online instructional videos using VidGrid
  • Used Adobe Captivate to create online tutorials covering Credo Reference, Opposing Viewpoints, LexisNexis, EBSCOhost, and ScienceDirect databases
  • Accessibility Advocate
  • Assist faculty in making course materials accessible:
  • Audit Canvas Learning Management System course space for accessibility issues
  • Lead professional development events addressing key trends in accessibility
  • Create closed captions and audio descriptions for videos and transcripts for audio files
  • Remediate PDF documents for accessibility
  • Inspect Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files for accessibility issues

Part-time Librarian

ORLEANS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Philadelphia
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Conduct library information sessions for incoming trade school and court reporting students
  • Manage the collection development and cataloging of incoming library materials
  • Work with library consortium to oversee the library information system

Analyst

National Grid
Westborough
01.2006 - 01.2007

Librarian

BECKER COLLEGE
Worcester
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided reference services to students, faculty, and community members
  • Instructed students in the use of Infotrac, LexisNexis, NewsBank, and Taber’s Online
  • Contacted vendors to obtain information regarding pricing for serials and books

Internal Auditor

Mizuho Capital Markets
New York
01.1999 - 01.2001

Internal Auditor

Columbia Association
Columbia
01.1998 - 01.1999

Auditor

Ernst & Young
Washington
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Performed audits on organizational systems, functions, and accounts
  • Performed reviews of organization purchase order guidelines and vendor selection process

Analyst

Martin Geller
New York
01.1999
  • Resolved customer discrepancies and answered questions related to contract billing statements
  • Prepared monthly accounting entries and reconciliations

Education

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
01.2004

Completed Graduate Coursework - Human Resources Management

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, Indiana
01.2002

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.1997

Council Rock High School
Newtown, PA
06-1993

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Instruction
  • Organizing Information
  • Reference
  • Research
  • Record preparation
  • Cash flow management
  • Invoice balancing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Data entry
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Year-end closing
  • Financial statement preparation

Business Skills

Performed audits on organizational systems, functions, and accounts., Performed reviews of organization purchase order guidelines and vendor selection process., Resolved customer discrepancies and answered questions related to contract billing statements., Prepared monthly accounting entries and reconciliations.

Business Experience

  • Auditor, Ernst & Young, Washington, D.C., 01/01/97 - 01/01/98
  • Internal Auditor, Columbia Association, Columbia, MD, 01/01/98 - 01/01/99
  • Analyst, Martin Geller, New York, NY, 01/01/99 - 12/31/99
  • Internal Auditor, Mizuho Capital Markets, New York, NY, 01/01/99 - 01/01/01
  • Analyst, National Grid, Westborough, MA, 01/01/06 - 01/01/07

Learning Resources Experience

  • Bucks County Community College, Newtown, Pennsylvania, Part-time Reference Librarian, 01/01/08 - Present, Assist library patrons with research using BCCC library catalog, online databases, and web resources., Conduct information literacy sessions for AESL, anthropology, art, business, communication composition, health classes history, and psychology classes., Manage the circulation of books, headphones, and laptops and process patron holds when necessary., Provide virtual reference to Bucks students using the BCCC LibraryH3lp chat reference service., Book tutoring appointments for students using TutorTrac., Utilized Power Library databases to assist Ask Here PA patrons., Created technology related online instructional videos using VidGrid., Used Adobe Captivate to create online tutorials covering Credo Reference, Opposing Viewpoints, LexisNexis, EBSCOhost, and ScienceDirect databases., Accessibility Advocate: Assist faculty in making course materials accessible, audit Canvas Learning Management System course space for accessibility issues, lead professional development events addressing key trends in accessibility, create closed captions and audio descriptions for videos and transcripts for audio files, remediate PDF documents for accessibility, inspect Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files for accessibility issues.
  • Orleans Technical Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Part-time Librarian, 01/01/11 - 01/01/12, Conduct library information sessions for incoming trade school and court reporting students., Manage the collection development and cataloging of incoming library materials., Work with library consortium to oversee the library information system.
  • Becker College, Worcester, Massachusetts, Librarian, 01/01/05 - 01/01/06, Provided reference services to students, faculty, and community members., Instructed students in the use of Infotrac, LexisNexis, NewsBank, and Taber’s Online., Contacted vendors to obtain information regarding pricing for serials and books.

Qualifications Summary

Well-organized information science professional adept at efficiently locating information. Quick-thinking with excellent customer service and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Depth of experience includes

Timeline

Part-time Librarian

ORLEANS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.2011 - 01.2012

Part-time Reference Librarian

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY College
01.2008 - Current

Analyst

National Grid
01.2006 - 01.2007

Librarian

BECKER COLLEGE
01.2005 - 01.2006

Internal Auditor

Mizuho Capital Markets
01.1999 - 01.2001

Analyst

Martin Geller
01.1999

Internal Auditor

Columbia Association
01.1998 - 01.1999

Auditor

Ernst & Young
01.1997 - 01.1998

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Completed Graduate Coursework - Human Resources Management

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Council Rock High School
Debra Carney