Kent Taylor
Jemez Springs
Summary
Experienced candidate with a strong focus on task prioritization, collection maintenance, and locating hard-to-find materials. Exceptional organizational abilities and effective communication skills. Adept at managing diverse collections and ensuring seamless access to resources. Committed to providing a high level of service to library patrons while promoting a positive and engaging environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Sales Consultant
Perma-Bound Books
01.2015 - Current
- Worked with School Librarians all over the state of New Mexico and the panhandle of Texas
- Delivered web based and live presentations covering topics on weeding your library, making your library relevant, collection development, and the benefits of the Perma-Bound binding and it's value for their library collections.
- Delivered presentations at conferences and trade shows.
- Hosted the New Mexico Library Association's Author Luncheon, bringing many popular authors to our conference.
- Reconciled billing discrepancies between School districts and finance department.
- Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.
Adjunct Professor, Library Technology
Northern New Mexico College
08.2014 - 06.2015
- This class prepares first year college students to conduct college level research by exposing them to and expanding their knowledge of the various types and formats of information resources that are commonly used in academic research, examining the basic concepts for locating, accessing, and using information, in both print and online formats.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Library Research Skills courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students per class.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Interim State Documents Librarian/Reference Librarian
New Mexico State Library
- Responsible for the organization of the State and Federal Document collection as well as the maps collection.
- Worked on the cataloging of agency documents for State Document Collection.
- Worked on the El Palacio Magazine Digitization Project
- Provided instructional services working one on one with patrons, to help them find the information they need
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Instruct patrons on how to use library resources
- Assist patrons with internet access
- Troubleshoot public access computers
- Worked as part of a team operating and monitoring the State Library website
University Library Intern
University Libraries, University of New Mexico
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Created library guide titled 'Political Papers of New Mexico' for the Center for Southwest Research website
- Provided library instruction
- Provided reference services
- Worked in government documents, inter-library loan, circulation, and cataloging as needed
Work Study Student
School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama
- Developed learning modules for Project Bit for net present, a project funded through the University of Alabama, Center for Community-Based Partnership (CCBP) Grant to teach basic computer skills to senior citizens
Owner and Managing Partner
Life's Dance
04.1993 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Life's Dance is made up of three businesses: Southwest Textbook Service, The Ol' Soft Shoe, and Something's Afoot
- Prepared an annual budget projection for all costs of of doing business to project profitability.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Supervised management and non-management staff of 30
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Owner/Manager
The Mailbox
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Company Overview: Retail business providing private mailbox rentals, office supplies and shipping services
- Retail business providing private mailbox rentals, office supplies and shipping services
General Manager - Yuba College Bookstore and its five satellite locations
Barnes and Noble College Division
01.1985 - 01.1990
Manager - Compton College Bookstore
Follett College Stores
01.1983 - 01.1986
Education
School of Library and Information Studies - MLIS Library And Information Science
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Government
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2007
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Reference materials expertise
- Literacy outreach
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Employee Training
- Deadline-Oriented Time Management
- Document Creation Management
- Collaborate Within Diverse Teams
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Curated new Children's and Young Adult collections for 14 new Tribal Libraries in conjunction with the New Mexico State Library
- Curated Opening Day collections for several new Elementary, Middle and High School Libraries in Texas
Certification
New Mexico Permanent Professional Certification for Library Directors, 01/01/13
Professional Associations
- New Mexico Library Association, 01/01/06, Present
Presentations
Distance Education Opportunities for Achieving Your MLIS, 04/24/09, New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference
Timeline
Educational Sales Consultant
Perma-Bound Books
01.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor, Library Technology
Northern New Mexico College
08.2014 - 06.2015
University Library Intern
University Libraries, University of New Mexico
08.2008 - 07.2009
Owner and Managing Partner
Life's Dance
04.1993 - 12.2014
Owner/Manager
The Mailbox
01.1990 - 01.1992
General Manager - Yuba College Bookstore and its five satellite locations
Barnes and Noble College Division
01.1985 - 01.1990
Manager - Compton College Bookstore
Follett College Stores
01.1983 - 01.1986
New Mexico Permanent Professional Certification for Library Directors, 01/01/13
Interim State Documents Librarian/Reference Librarian
New Mexico State Library
Work Study Student
School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama
School of Library and Information Studies - MLIS Library And Information Science
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Government
California State University, Sacramento
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