Jami Cromley
Perry
Summary
Experienced administrator managing staff, budgets and day to day operations across multiple branches. Skilled in developing policies, programs and initiatives that improve services and strengthen community partnerships. Strong background in budget management, technology implementation, digital services and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Director
Community District Library
Corunna, Michigan
09.2012 - Current
- Director of a Class V public library system with seven branches serving approximately 28,000 residents; oversee operations, staff, services, policies, and long range planning.
- Develop and administer annual budget, monitor revenues and expenditures, and communicate financials to the Library Board.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and support staff.
- Oversee collection development, and district wide initiatives to meet community needs and maintain high quality library services.
- Collaborate with the Library Board, local governments, community organizations, and regional partners to strengthen services and community relationships.
- Represent and advocate for the library through regional and statewide library organizations, meetings, and community events.
- Developed grant proposals and assisted in securing funding for projects.
- Knowledge of automated library systems, networks and software.
Adjunct Faculty Librarian
Lansing Community College Library
Lansing, Michigan
01.2009 - 09.2012
- Served as library liaison to Career and Employment Services and the History Department, facilitating communication, resource sharing with faculty, and student support.
- Taught academic research and information literacy skills, and individual consultations.
- Developed research guides, instructional handouts for students and faculty.
- Provided research assistance to students and faculty both onsite, email and chat.
- Organized career workshops with Career and Employment Services to increase student engagement.
- Assisted the Technical Services Manager with special projects as needed.
Librarian
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed Library operations and staff while expanding services.
- Helped establish the new Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Library, contributing to its formal accreditation process.
- Established the Tribal Library as a partner of Chippewa River District Library and implemented interlibrary loan services through MelCat.
- Andahwood Elder Care Center to provide services to elders in the care center.
- Organized the first gathering of Michigan Tribal Librarians for information sharing among Tribal Libraries statewide.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science Degree -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - History, Anthropology
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Policy writing
- Materials selection
- Library systems
- Team leadership
- Digital literacy
- Advocacy skills
- Community outreach
- Program evaluation
- Project management
- Local government relations
Timeline
Library Director
Community District Library
09.2012 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Librarian
Lansing Community College Library
01.2009 - 09.2012
Librarian
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library
01.2005 - 01.2009
Master of Library and Information Science Degree -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - History, Anthropology
Central Michigan University