Julia (Julie) Thornton
Kosciusko,MS
Summary
Over 25 years of library experience, with training in reference, cataloging, acquisitions, archives, and collection development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cataloging Librarian
Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System
Kosciusko, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Provide readers' advisory materials for library exhibits.
- Perform copy and original cataloging of books, DVDs, and audiobooks for the 13 branches in the system..
- Organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
Contract Cataloger
Georgia Historical Society
02.2024 - Current
- Cataloged backlog of 2400 books
- Conducted regular audits of catalog records, identifying inconsistencies, duplicates, or missing information for correction.
- Cataloged historical documents, ranging from books, to yearbooks, to city directories.
Head Librarian
East Mississippi Community College
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Cataloged print materials
- Corresponded with vendors to manage and maintain periodicals and database subscriptions.
- Managed two full-time paraprofessionals
- Performed collection development duties such as shelf-reading and shifting books.
- Performed circulation duties as necessary.
- Provided support to instructors through information literacy.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
- Resolved patrons' complaints tactfully and professionally.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
Library Specialist/Cataloger
Ingram Content Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Cataloged materials for the fifth largest book distributor in the world.
- Kept statistics on materials cataloged (on a strict deadline).
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, continually adjusting library services to meet evolving user needs.
Head of Technical Services (Librarian)
Mississippi College
07.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed two full-time paraprofessionals
- Maintained the integrity of the library database by performing such tasks as inventory control and the 'weeding' of outdated materials.
- Provided statistics for the library for the annual report.
- Performed original and copy cataloging.
Education
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2014
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Cataloging Librarian
Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System
06.2024 - Current
Contract Cataloger
Georgia Historical Society
02.2024 - Current
Head Librarian
East Mississippi Community College
11.2022 - 01.2024
Library Specialist/Cataloger
Ingram Content Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
Head of Technical Services (Librarian)
Mississippi College
07.2014 - 02.2020
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA