Joan Jump
Summary
Industrious Associate Director focused on supporting and enhancing operations with decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision-making. Knowledgeable about industry business practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Library and Museum
NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE
Roswell
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, enhancing team dynamics through personnel management and program development.
- Managed recruitment process for new employees, conducting interviews and evaluating resumes to build a qualified team.
- Trained and supervised clerks, providing professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Developed collection policies aligned with institutional goals and standards.
- Revised library strategic plan and policy manual to align with current practices.
- Collaborated with faculty to select and evaluate academic resources for coursework.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends requiring further investigation.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships to support business resilience efforts.
Librarian III
New Mexico Military Insitute Horgan Library
ROSWELL
10.1997 - 11.2025
- Cataloged new acquisitions using integrated cataloging software to maintain updated bibliographic records.
- Guided patrons in locating materials and navigating cataloging systems to enhance user experience.
- Trained new staff on cataloging standards and library system usage to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cataloging processes and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Researched and implemented best practices for metadata creation and management.
- Executed quality control checks on bibliographic records to ensure accuracy and maintain data integrity.
- Generated reports detailing various aspects of library holdings for administrative review.
Bookkeeper
COMPETITIVE CAR CARE
Roswell
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Balanced receivable and payable accounts, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting.
- Processed incoming and outgoing transactions, supporting effective cash flow management.
- Prepared financial documents for accountant, streamlining audits and ensuring compliance.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01-2014
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Computer Applications, English
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM01-2008
Skills
- Library automation systems
- Collection development
- Electronic resources management
- Collection standards
- Collection deselection
- Information literacy
- Reference assistance
- Group instruction
- Data analysis
- Technology trends
- Vendor management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Staff training
- Collaboration techniques
- Critical thinking
- Communication strategies
Training
- American Library Association conferences and workshops
- Amigos Library Services conferences and workshops
- New Mexico Library Association conferences
- NASIG – professional librarian serials organization conferences
- Polaris Users Group organization conferences
- OCLC workshops – national library lending and cataloging organization
Knowledge And Skills
- In-depth knowledge of office equipment and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, ID card software, NSH system, Early Warning System, and ISCT Job Request.
- Twelve years’ experience teaching library information literacy
- Works with students in multiple settings such as one-on-one reference assistance, small groups, and classroom instruction
- Experience developing and editing library collection standards and programs
- Considerable communication skills and positive rapport with administration, colleagues, students, and vendors
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Stays current with technology and trends through workshops, conferences, literature, and LISTSERVs
Timeline
Associate Director of Library and Museum
NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE
11.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
COMPETITIVE CAR CARE
01.2009 - 01.2019
Librarian III
New Mexico Military Insitute Horgan Library
10.1997 - 11.2025
Master of Library and Information Science -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Computer Applications, English
Eastern New Mexico University