Jim Rickerson
Hampton,Georgia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Supervisory experience. Strong background in reference, cataloging and electronic resources. Experience working in busy library environments. Demonstrated ability designing and implementing programming for all ages. Thorough knowledge of reference tools. Experience working with Friends Groups and local officials.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
Clayton State University
04.2019 - Current
- Establishes and maintains access to electronic content
- Including working with electronic journal subscriptions, electronic books, streaming media and databases
- Maintains accurate electronic resources collection information in EBSCOadmin, GALILEO Admin, OpenAthens, EBSCO Publication Finder, the A-Z List of Databases and the Alma ILS
- Maintains accurate records of license agreements, subscriptions, access methods, and other details related to each electronic title
- Establishes relationships with vendors, publishers, GALILEO staff and Clayton State’s Office of Information Technology Staff
- Participates in collection development by collecting and analyzing electronic resources usage statistics, managing trials of new resources and purchasing electronic books to support the curriculum
- Participates in the library liaison program and bibliographic instruction
- Attends conferences, workshops and webinars related to job functions.
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Gordon State College
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Researches and selects materials for the collection, and monitors collection development budget
- Processes and prepares books (both print and electronic) for addition to the collection
- Maintains the organization of library materials
- Initiates, directs, and updates authority records and metadata quality control
- Develops, reviews, and implements original and copy cataloging policies and procedures
- Supervises the creation and maintenance of serial records
- Prepares regular and special purchasing reports and statistical reports
- Provides reference assistance and library instruction as needed
- Updates library personnel teaching manuals related to technical services
- Maintains and troubleshoots OCLC and Voyager software
- Troubleshoots library computers and assists faculty, staff, and student patrons with computer issues.
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
10.2006 - 10.2014
- Performs copy and original cataloging for monographs, and audio/visual materials
- Utilizes RDA, MARC, OCLC, and DDC in creating, modifying, or importing MARC records for the Evergreen ILS according to current Bibliographic Formats and Standards and PINES policies and procedures
- Familiar with AACR2
- Updates serials holdings in OCLC
- Supervises trains and evaluates 2 cataloging assistants
- Runs statistical, CREW, and monthly maintenance reports for the system
- Responsible for database cleanup including correcting and deleting items
- Maintains and orders supplies for the Technical Services Department
- Formulates cataloging department procedures and setting of department goals and objectives.
- Worked with management team to write library policies and develop new library services.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting to identify and fix issues
- Responsible for adult programming: Worked with Friends of the Library to host author visits, moderated book clubs, organized crafting programs, and collaborated with Georgia Southern University to bring in guest speakers.
REFERENCE / PROGRAMMING LIBRARIAN
Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
04.1997 - 10.2006
- Provided reference and reader’s advisory services at the headquarters library
- Planned and publicized a variety of adult programming, including teaching Internet classes, and moderating a monthly book discussion group
- Provided collection development for assigned portions of the headquarters library collection
- Chaired the Staff Development Committee
- Planned and coordinated staff development workshops
- Maintained audio visual and satellite equipment in working order
- From 1997-1998 served as a consultant for Evans and Candler libraries and provided professional guidance and support to library managers.
BRANCH HEAD
Brandon Public Library
08.1994 - 04.1997
- Responsible for the smooth operation of a busy public library
- Supervised 3 full-time and 3 part-time employees, and was responsible for scheduling, hiring, evaluating, and training staff
- Maintained desk account, and prepared monthly statistics and reports
- Provided reference assistance for patrons, and selected circulating and reference materials
- Worked with city officials to secure continued support for the library, and worked with the Friends of the Library, and other civic groups involved in library advocacy efforts
- Arranged exhibits and displays and developed programs and activities for children and adults.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Bradley Memorial Library
04.1991 - 07.1994
- Provided reference assistance for patrons utilizing electronic resources including CD-ROM, the Internet as well as print sources
- Conducted online database searches using DIALOG and FIRSTSEARCH
- Maintained local and regional business files
- Responsible for collection development of local, state, and federal documents
- Planned and prepared adult programs throughout the year as a member of the Adult Programming Committee.
Education
M.L.I.S. - Library Science
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA01.1990
B.F.A. - Photography
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.1988
Skills
- Activates, troubleshoots, and maintains access to the library’s electronic resources including databases and journals using EBSCOadmin, ALMA, OpenAthens and GALILEO Admin
- Original and copy cataloging of print and electronic resources following RDA, AACR2, Library of Congress Classification Schedules and subject headings
- Creating and editing local holdings records
- Alma Administration Certification
- Creating and maintaining LibGuides
- Creating and running reports using Alma Analytics
- Configuring all Alma Functional Areas
- Using collection development tools: OASIS, GOBI, COXNET
- Experience with HTML, SQL, Alma APIs, Microsoft Excel and Access
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentations
- Taking a Physical Inventory Using the Alma Shelf Report Tool, GUGM Cataloging Preconference, May 2018
- Using the ALMA Analytics API to Visualize Your Data with Google Charts and Tableau, ELUNA Conference, May 2019
- Using Gamification Methods in a Critical Thinking Colloquium, AABIG Conference, June 2019, Jim Rickerson Clayton State University, Beth Pye Gordon State College
- Analytics for Acquisitions, GUGM Conference, May 2022, Jim Rickerson, Clayton State University, Ken Smith, Valdosta State University, Matt Frizzell, Georgia Institute of Technology, Chandra Jackson, University of Georgia, Lamonica Sanford, Georgia College & State University
- Exploring Hathi Trust, GUGM Conference, May 2023, Jim Rickerson Clayton State University, Chandra Jackson, University of Georgia, Anu Moorthy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Chris Stotelmyer, Clayton State University
- Open Athens, Staff Training Day, October 2019
- OER and ALG, Staff Training Day, October 2019
- Introduction to Open Educational Resources: Finding OER Materials, CELT Workshop, August 2019
- Introduction to Open Access, TEAMS session for Open Access Week, November 2020
- COMM 1110 ALG Grant Kickoff Presentation (panel discussion), November 2020, Jim Rickerson, Dr. Sheryne Southard, Dr. Melody Carter
- Strategies for finding OER, Teams workshop for faculty, March 2021
- Exploring Census Data with Social Explorer, Teams workshop for faculty, April 2021
- Using GilFIND Course Reserves and Reading Lists, Training workshop for Interdisciplinary Studies faculty, April 2021
- Using ALMA for eReserves, Presentation for library staff, May 2021
- Introduction to Bento: GALILEO’s New Look, Teams presentation for faculty and students, August 2021
- Website Usability, ERS staff presentation based on “Top 5 problems with library websites, March 2022
- Introduction to R2 Digital Library, Teams workshop for faculty, March 2022
- Introduction to Digital Theatre Plus, Teams presentation for faculty and students, April 2022
- Introduction to ProQuest OASIS, ERS presentation for library staff, April 2022
- Faculty Interest Meeting for Affordable Learning Georgia Grant, Panel presentation for faculty, September 2023, Ceimone Henderson-Strickland, Corneliu Chiorescu, Dr. Sheryne Southard, Jim Rickerson
- LibChat Chatbot Demo, ERS presentation for library staff, September 2023
- Introduction to Kaltura Capture for Library Videos, ERS presentation for library staff, October 2023
- Basics of COUNTER Reports for library usage statistics, ERS presentation for library staff, November 2023
- LibGuides Best Practices, ERS panel presentation for library staff, November 2023, Jim Rickerson, Chris Stotelmyer, Vincent-Ekunwe
- Obtaining Free Money: Promoting Student Success While Reducing Student Costs, Third Annual Student Success Summit, August 2018, Dr. Sonya Gaither, Beth Pye, Brenda Rutherford, Beverly Eskridge, Jim Rickerson
- To Link or Not to Link: How to Help Students Find Information Successfully, Third Annual Student Success Summit, August 2018, Dr. Sonya Gaither, Beth Pye, Brenda Rutherford, Beverly Eskridge, Jim Rickerson
- Introduction to Finding Business Information, Drop-In Research Workshop, October 2018
- Introduction to Finding Fine & Performing Arts Information, Drop-In Research Workshop, September 2018
- Student Success Depends on Faculty Success: Searching the New GIL-Find Catalog, Second Annual Student Success Summit, August 2017, Dr. Sonya Gaither, Beth Pye, Brenda Rutherford, Beverly Eskridge, Jim Rickerson
- CREDO Information Literacy Online Modules & Student Success, Second Annual Student Success Summit, August 2017, Dr. Sonya Gaither, Beth Pye, Brenda Rutherford, Beverly Eskridge, Jim Rickerson
- Alma Acquisitions Workflow, Staff Training Session, April 2017
- Introduction to Alma Analytics, Staff Training Session, March 2017
- Alma Calendar Settings and Configuration, Staff Training Session, February 2017
- Alma Electronic Resources, Staff Training Session, January 2017
- Using Mergent Intellect in Your Job Search, Student Workshop for Career Services, October 2016
courses taught
- COLQ 2991, Foundations of Critical Thinking in Library Research, Spring 2019
- GFYE 0097, First Year Experience, Fall 2015
publications
Ethical Considerations for the Public Librarian, Mississippi Libraries, 59, 3, Fall 1995
state service
GALILEO Interconnected Libraries / GUGM
- GIL ACQ/ERM Functional Committee, 2019-present - (Committee Chair FY 2023; Vice-Chair FY 2022)
- GIL Cataloging Committee, 2017-2019
- GIL Assessment Committee, 2017-2019
- Institutional Lead for ALMA Implementation, 2015-2019
institutional service
Clayton State University
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2020-present
- Affordable learning Georgia Library Champion, 2019-present
- ALG Grants Project Team (COMM 1101: Public Speaking Course Transformation Grant), 2020
- ALG Grants Project Team (ENGL Textbook Transformation Grant), 2022-2023
- ALG Grants Project Team (CMS Course Transformation Grant), 2022-2023
- Library Web and Technology Specialist Search Committee, 2022
Gordon State College
- Investiture Committee, 2019
- Faculty Advisor for Rotaract Club, 2018-2019
- Liaison Librarian for Department of Business and Public Services and Department of Fine and Performing Arts, 2015-2019
- Faculty Senate Chair-Elect, 2018-2019
- Strategic Planning Committee, 2018-2019
- Academic Policy Committee, 2017-2018
- Admissions, Advisement, Registration, Retention, and Financial Aid Committee, 2016-2017
- Instructional Technology &eLearning Committee, 2016-2017
- Quality Enhancement Plan Development Committee, Recorder 2016-2017
Dorothy W. Hightower & Library Work Teams
- Access Services & Instruction Team, 2017-present
- Information & Resources Management Team, 2017-present
- Administrative Team, 2017-present
references
- Chandra Jackson, Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries, 320 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, 30602, (912) 652-3614, chjack@uga.edu
- Jessica C Garner, Access Services Department Head and Associate Professor, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University, 1400 Southern Drive., Statesboro, GA 30460, (912) 478-0853, jgarner@georgiasouthern.edu
- Lisa Millican, Technical Services Assistant (retired), 1138 Skyline Dr., Griffin, GA, 30224, (770) 228-3127, lisam@gordonstate.edu
- Dewayne Helums, Branch Manager, Richland Library, 370 Scarboro Street, Richland, MS, 39218, (601) 932-1846, richland@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Timeline
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
Clayton State University
04.2019 - Current
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Gordon State College
01.2015 - 04.2019
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
10.2006 - 10.2014
REFERENCE / PROGRAMMING LIBRARIAN
Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
04.1997 - 10.2006
BRANCH HEAD
Brandon Public Library
08.1994 - 04.1997
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Bradley Memorial Library
04.1991 - 07.1994
M.L.I.S. - Library Science
Louisiana State University And A&M College
B.F.A. - Photography
University of Washington