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Lesley Koble

Library Information Professional
Ocean View,DE

Summary

Library professional well-versed in all aspects of library systems and management. Extensive experience in library operations, collection analysis, cataloguing and project management. Paralegal and case management experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, Reference Steward

Aquent Studios
03.2022 - Current

Digital Project Manager

* Digitally manages the pharmaceutical FDA regulatory pre-submission process for agencies and job owners on behalf of Merck Pharmaceuticals..

* Performs quality checks on pharmaceutical marketing assets.

* Communicates needed improvements on assets to agencies and job owners.

* Proficient in Veeva Vault and Google Suite.

* Attends weekly learning and planning calls with various teams.

Reference Steward

  • Data manager for pharmaceutical agencies in support of production of promotional materials.
  • Uploads and audits references in Veeva PromoMats library.
  • Applies reference subject headings, metadata and citations to ensure consistency with Merck submission and AMA 11 guidelines.
  • Creates anchors and annotations in references.
  • Proofreads, edits and evaluates references to verify content aligns with Merck guidelines.
  • Communicates with agencies via email and Microsoft Teams to ensure timely workflow.

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Library Manager

Somerset County Library System
03.2021 - 02.2022
    • Branch manager for 20,000 square foot library in Central New Jersey; Mary Jacobs Library.
    • Supervised, evaluated twenty staff members.
    • Administered closing of Mary Jacobs branch in preparation for new construction opening.
    • Project Manager for Mary Jacobs Library task force.
    • Managed and submitted marketing pieces in Basecamp.
    • Oversaw operations and building maintenance.
    • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with their information needs.

Director

Sussex County Independent Libraries
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Director of two independent public library located in Sussex County. Delaware.
  • Responded to library boards directive to improve library attendance, community partnerships, employee performance and public image.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw all operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library collection and programs.
  • Increased attendance by 3,000 within 8 months of directorship.
  • Developed 6 new sustainable library partnerships within 6 months of directorship.
  • Developed tiered ESL classes for Hispanic Community while serving on Board of La Colectiva and as co-chair of ESL Working Group.
  • Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.

Paralegal

Heckler & Frabrizzio, Community Legal Aid Society
10.2015 - 07.2018
  • Legal advocate and paralegal in fast paced Disabilities and Worker's Compensation law firm.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and legal database management, adhering to grant and billing guidelines.
  • Simultaneously managed upwards of 20 cases each month and explained available courses of action to clients.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with legal and grant guidelines.
  • Performed quality checks and wrote legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.
  • Advocate to clients on legal matters such as Social Security Income, Social Services (TANF, EBT, Medicaid), Power of Attorney (Notary for State of Delaware);Medicaid appeals, evictions, immigration and discrimination in workplace.
  • Conducted field investigations for group and nursing homes.
  • Obtained client medical records and abstracted medical chronologies.

Reference Librarian - Supervisor

New Castle County Library System
02.2006 - 01.2014
  • Supervised, evaluated and trained library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
  • Oversight of reference desk and schedule.
  • Resolved patrons complaints tactfully and professionally..
  • Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
  • Collected and analyzed statistics on collection data and usage using Excel.
  • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with technology and information needs.
  • Performed original and copy cataloguing as needed during weeding process.
  • Chair of Readers Advisory Working Group and editor of monthly newsletter.
  • Trainer for State of Delaware Libraries Cultural Onboarding.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Clarion University
Clarion, PA
05.1997 - 2001.06

Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language Pathology

Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA
05.1992 - 1996.05

Skills

Project Management

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Timeline

Project Manager, Reference Steward

Aquent Studios
03.2022 - Current

Library Manager

Somerset County Library System
03.2021 - 02.2022

Director

Sussex County Independent Libraries
03.2019 - 03.2021

Paralegal

Heckler & Frabrizzio, Community Legal Aid Society
10.2015 - 07.2018

Reference Librarian - Supervisor

New Castle County Library System
02.2006 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Clarion University
05.1997 - 2001.06

Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language Pathology

Edinboro University
05.1992 - 1996.05
Lesley KobleLibrary Information Professional