Grace L. Simms
Birmingham,AL
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Librarian
Cumberland School of Law, Beeson Law Library
10.2001 - Current
- Provide comprehensive computer and technology support, ensuring seamless operation for faculty, staff, and students
- Develop, upgrade, and repair hardware and software, maintaining a high-performance environment
- Instruct four technology and law practice courses, enhancing legal education through effective training methodologies
- Manage library system upgrades, generate reports, and troubleshoot issues to ensure efficient documentation processes
- Organize and coordinate student orientation and employee training, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Maintain the library website and social media pages, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination
- Serve as a solo practice setup consultant for graduates, providing guidance on documentation and compliance
- Supervise Law Library Assistant and student workers, fostering skill development and efficient operations
Law Librarian
Dominick, Fletcher
05.1995 - 09.2001
- Maintained law library and catalog, overseeing collection development and records management for optimal documentation
- Developed and managed the annual budget, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic goals
- Provided research and library training, enhancing user proficiency in legal information retrieval
- Maintained network systems and provided Windows training, improving staff productivity and documentation practices
- Designed and maintained the library website, ensuring user-friendly access to information resources
Education
MLIS - Information Science
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Arts -
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Skilled in documentation preparation, including formatting and redaction of personal identifying information (PII)
Timeline
Information Technology Librarian
Cumberland School of Law, Beeson Law Library
10.2001 - Current
Law Librarian
Dominick, Fletcher
05.1995 - 09.2001
MLIS - Information Science
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts -
Birmingham-Southern College
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