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Joanne Cameron

1170 Key Largo St., Jupiter,FL

Summary

Reference and Instructional Librarian with 15 years of experience at Palm Beach State College, specializing in library research and information literacy instruction. Enjoyed working on both collaborative faculty projects and providing individual student research support using the latest online databases and resources. As the first media specialist at a local elementary school, spearheaded the media center's growth through collection development, faculty and student engagement, the introduction of new technologies, and community outreach.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Reference and Instructional Librarian

Palm Beach State College
06.1999 - 05.2018
  • Provided instruction on the use of print and electronic resources during one-on-one consultations and group classroom workshops.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop engaging multimedia classroom presentations on topics ranging from basic information literacy skills to subject-specific research techniques.
  • Tailored online research guides for course-specific assignments,
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection
  • Served on the advisory boards for the Honors College and the college's Quality Enhancement Plan.

Media Specialist

Limestone Creek Elementary School
06.1989 - 06.1999
  • Orchestrated the media center's start-up, development and growth while serving as the school's first media specialist.
  • Developed curriculum and provided library and technology instruction to students, faculty and staff.
  • Responsible for collection development, budget planning, materials' selection, multimedia production, computer lab and television studio support.
  • Served as the School Advisory Council Chair, Technology Committee Co-chair, and the Instructional Innovation Team Chair.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And School Librarian

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Skills

  • Experienced library researcher and instructor
  • Proficient in the use of online databases and resources
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Works well collaboratively and independently

Timeline

Reference and Instructional Librarian

Palm Beach State College
06.1999 - 05.2018

Media Specialist

Limestone Creek Elementary School
06.1989 - 06.1999

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And School Librarian

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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