Kimberly Davis
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Passionate about promoting 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy. Dedicated to fostering a love for reading and literacy within underserved communities. Strong belief in the power of education to transform lives. Strive to empower individuals by equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's rapidly evolving world. Expertise in promoting civic literacy combined with a commitment to making a positive impact. Driven to create meaningful change and contribute to the growth and development of individuals and communities alike.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Manager
Fulton County Library System
07.2024 - Current
- Plan, organize, evaluate, and direct departmental policies, programs, and operations for library services
- Completes timecards for staff
- Plan and coordinate such activities as collection development, programming, outreach, and in-service training
- Support team members in the access and implementation of professional development
- Prepare and implement the library budget and facilitate programming for community members and stakeholders
- Collects, assesses, and disseminates data related to Instruction and Research Services for internal use and external reporting
- Participates in regional and national professional associations and advances knowledge of library issues, trends, standards, and emerging technologies
- A demonstrated record of developing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction
- Experience working collaboratively with library colleagues and staff
- Familiar with data collection, event programming, and sharing best practices
- Provide collection development and reference and research services.
Library Media Specialist
Broward Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed the media center and implemented the media center re
- Prepare and taught lessons for reading, social science, and literacy
- Used instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique
- Provided professional development in literacy and technology
- Provide reference and research service to faculty
- Conduct user needs analysis and weed when needed
- Align all print and non-print resources to the curriculum and instruction
- Oversee the collection and provide collection development
- Knowledge of the MARC cataloging procedures
- Provide media center orientations
- Develop a thorough knowledge of subject area and grade level curricula, and promote competency in information literacy across the curriculum
- Participate on technology committees at all levels
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to align information literacy competencies throughout the teaching and learning process
- Align the curriculum and instruction of all print and non-print resources
- Thorough knowledge of creating and presenting both youth and adult programming
- Thorough knowledge of digital resources, applications, trends, and developments
- Knowledge of general community needs and interests in relation to library services
- Provide and maintain a collection that is diverse in format and content to support the learning needs of students
- Recommend, create, implement, and evaluate resources and activities in various formats to meet students' learning needs
- Ability to maintain fiscal and administrative records and to prepare reports, including spreadsheets
- Ability to provide clear, concise oral and written communication
- Ability to multi-task, remain flexible and adapt to a dynamic environment.
Media Specialist
Augusta Richmond County Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide reference and research services to all staff and students
- Manage the media center, implemented the media center budget, provide daily programming and align all print and non-print resources to the curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of managerial policies and supervisory practices related to the management of a branch library, including budgets
- Thorough knowledge of creating and presenting both youth and adult programming
- Thorough knowledge of digital resources, applications, trends, and developments, including considerable knowledge of the Internet, social media, electronic devices (including e-readers, phones, tablets, and laptop computers)
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and an advanced range of searching and database skills
- Evaluates educational materials and resources for lesson delivery and instruction
- Collects and analyzes data to drive instruction and for use educational programs
- Conducts community outreach by attending a variety of community meetings and promote literacy to schools and stakeholders
- Maintains current knowledge of library technology
- Access professional development opportunities for continuing education
- Thorough knowledge of current public library perspectives and procedures, public service functions, and best practices/current trends in user services and techniques
- Knowledge of a variety of books and authors, genres and of reader interest levels
- Knowledge of collection development.
Media Specialist
Miami Dade County Schools
07.2005 - 09.2021
- Managed the media center and implemented the media center budget
- Prepare and taught lessons for reading, social science, and literacy
- Used instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique
- Provided professional development in literacy and technology
- Provide reference and research service to faculty
- Conduct user needs analysis and weed when needed
- Align all print and non-print resources to the curriculum and instruction
- Oversee the collection and provide collection development
- Facilitate and plan community programs and perform outreach
- Prepare library research guides
- Knowledge of the MARC cataloging procedures
- Provide media center orientations
- Develop a thorough knowledge of subject area and grade level curricula, and promote competency in information literacy across the curriculum
- Participate on technology committees at all levels
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to align information literacy competencies throughout the teaching and learning process
- Align the curriculum and instruction of all print and non-print resources.
Education
Master’s in Library Science -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05.2017
Master of Educational Technology -
American College of Education
Chicago, Illinois05.2013
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Social Media Strategy
- Reference Services
- Collection development
References
- Dr. Kenton Williams, 305-788-8710, Chestermaddiawms@gmail.com
- Dorrise Lester, 470-230-7389, LesterDorrise@gmail.com
- Dr. April Thompson, 305-733-9777, Athomp@Dadeschools.net
Timeline
Library Manager
Fulton County Library System
07.2024 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Broward Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Media Specialist
Augusta Richmond County Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
Media Specialist
Miami Dade County Schools
07.2005 - 09.2021
Master’s in Library Science -
University of South Florida
Master of Educational Technology -
American College of Education
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