Linda Barnes
Library Specialist
Colonial Beach,VA
Summary
Librarian well-versed in all aspects of library systems and management. Extensive experience in library operations, collection analysis, policy development and intellectual freedom through work at the National Library of Medicine, the National Cancer Institute Library, The Library of Congress, the AARP Library and the Washington Theological Union Library
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
US Enforcement Agency
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Prepare incident reports for customer and company management.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
Business Development Associate
Management Support Technology, Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Search MSTI SharePoint database to find opportunities for vetting against MSTI core capabilities
- Interact with Business Development Team assisting in development of SugarCRM gate reviews and talking with Corporate Officers and agency program heads
- Assist in preparation for Request for Information (RFIs) and proposals
- Responsible for vetting and updating assigned Preferred Partner listings, teaming recommendations and development of multi-directional teaming opportunities.
- Expanded client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients.
Budget Analyst
Management Support Technology, Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Remote work via phone, email, Zoom or Skype
- Participate in bi-weekly scrum meetings
- Work with team leaders to help define epics and user stories
- Support team members to help gather task updates and issues to help maintain schedule during daily meetings and coordinate model documentation and maintain SharePoint library
- Gather information to help document model updates and maintain change log
- Revise Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and reports for Budget Execution and Analysis Services (BEAS) Team
- Translate highly scientific information into easily understood text and supporting graphics to promote understanding by a broad audience of policymakers, interagency managers, and the public
- Create Training Manuals for SOPs for BEAS Team
- Support team members in gathering, creating, and updating data in excel for use in Microsoft Power BI dashboards.
- Participated in special projects as needed, providing valuable insights based on extensive knowledge of company finances.
Office Assistant
Management Support Technology, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepare briefings, drafting internal memos, assisting with presentations, and coordinating daily operations
- Create and maintain documentation templates and style guides
- Manage and maintain corporate calendars
- Reserve meeting/conference facilities through MS Outlook and locate and order specified equipment
- Implement Vonage teleconferencing for staff meetings
- Record meeting minutes and disseminate minutes to participants
- Prepare, reconcile, scan and file financial accounting records and human resource records electronically and with hard copy utilizing Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat and One Drive
- Create and administer purchase orders in accordance with ISO 9001-2015 guidelines.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
Project Supervisor/Contractor
Management Support Technology, Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Assesses and develops technical operations and maintenance daily for Document Delivery Services in the Collection Access Unit of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NLM/NIH)
- Utilize knowledge of policies and procedures within the library and the contract to create policies and procedures to direct staff
- Locate all types of ILL biomedical materials related data for customers using the NLM Integrated Library System (PubMed/MEDLINE, MeSH –Medical Subject Headings, Locator Plus, SFX/Citation Linker, Clinical Trials.gov) Voyager and Relais Management Systems, Ebscohost, OCLC and related internet search engines (Google Scholar)
- Answered over 400 requests for information daily.
- Scan requested documents using Fujitsu scanners
- Perform secondary search for requests for perceived appropriate missing information for processing
- Conduct electronic journal licensing searches through Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS) and respond to requests requiring electronic journal delivery
- Pack and facilitate shipment of physical items being loaned or returned daily via Federal Express
- Coordinate with human resources personnel for both financial and administration reports
- Provides technical and administrative supervision to the library technician staff and student interns including all counseling and directed evaluations
- Develops strategic planning for Management Support Technology, Inc
- (MSTI) onsite contract
- Establishes, writes and updates policies for onsite contract
- Maintains daily, weekly and monthly statistical spreadsheets to record production
- Generate reports for review and analysis
- Attend regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Works with stakeholders daily ensuring contractual services are implemented
- Prepare and maintain all scanning equipment and computers, including paper stock and parts.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Achieved on-time completion of all projects by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Administrative Assistant
Integrity Enterprises
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Under the direction of supervisor, contact and set up utility startups and billings for satellite offices, Procure equipment and supplies
- Write and revise employee manuals
- Under the direction of CEO, acquire, maintain and update required federal, state and local government licensure, paperwork and filings
- Perform data entry in Intuit financial software database
- Perform quality assurance reviews of financial database
- Maintain file system.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Librarian/Special Library Assistant
Kelly Government Solutions
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Manages daily operations of the National Cancer Institute's Executive Plaza South Library (NCI/EPS)
- Enhanced library user experience by effectively organizing and maintaining a diverse collection of resources.
- Create and update library procedures and policies in accordance to government guidelines and library guidelines for administration
- Improved information accessibility for patrons through development and implementation of new cataloging systems.
- Assesses and manages book, journal and e-journal acquisitions for collection of 10,000 items.
- Maintains and expands library presence on the Web
- Maintains webpage links and updates information as necessary
- Investigates and reviews new digital resources
- Assesses and manages online access to database collections
- Teach patrons on library databases and materials
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to promote library services, leading to increased usage among patrons.
- Utilizes OCLC, LC Integrated Library System and Voyager databases to research, download title records and prepare titles for inclusion in library
- Creates original catalog records using MARC format
- Creates labels, barcode and property stamp materials
- Creates and updates library procedures and policies for staff and patrons
- Provides technical support by performing a wide variety of task providing direct services to NCI researchers including literature searches using MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) and searched ClinicalTrials.gov to assist staff in locating current and future clinical trials relevant to their research for document delivery, creating RSS and blog alerts and tutoring patrons on use of databases - EndNote, RefMan, molecular biology databases and databases offered free from NIH Library website, such as Web of Science, Lexis/Nexis, CINAHL, Psych Abstracts, Biological Abstracts, Journal Citation Reports, QUOSA
- Assists and maintains database of articles using QUOSA for scientists to access full-text papers accessible and searchable from their desktop
- Maintains resources needed by scientists to fulfill their job requirements
- Prepare library collection for move to new facility by weeding existing collection, shelf reading, and addressing logistics for all services doing business with the library
- In accordance to federal government policy, utilizes government procurement system to order furniture, office equipment and supplies for the library.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies/Media Studies
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Advanced skills on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Power BI, email,
- Google Docs, WordPress, One Drive
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time and Task Management
- Document Management/Technical Writing
- Skype, Zoom, Teams, Vonage Teleconference
- Relationship Building and Rapport
- Cataloging expertise
- Team collaboration
- Automated Library Systems and Databases
- Problem Solving and/or Troubleshooting
- Reference Research
Accomplishments
- Integrated Library of Congress Integrated Library System into Washington Theological Union and National Cancer Institute Libraries to enhance services.
- Successfully initiated the NIH Green Initiative by persuading management to move toward prioritizing use of the online journal databases and eliminating hard copy storage following federal librarianship policy for elimination.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Special Libraries Association - Member
- American Library Association - member
Job Related Training
- Microsoft Power BI 2022
- Veterans Affairs Security Awareness 2020
- NIH Security Awareness 2017 & 2018
- Undertaking A Systematic Review: What You Need to know - 2012
- NLM Training: PubMed 2010 Update 2011
- Web Search: Thinking Beyond Google 2011
- Bioinformatics Basics NIH 2011
Awards
- MSTI Superior Performance Award 2021
- Kelly Associates Distinguished Service Award, 2013
References
- Tom George, Project Manager - Management Support Technology, Inc, 703-598-3180, tgeorge@msti-net.com
- Bridget Myers, Instructional Technology Coach & Testing Coordinator, 202-344-0104, bridget.myers12@gmail.com
- Audranette Arrington, Field Trainer - Financial Education Services, 301-908-9862, aa_adjutant@yahoo.com
Timeline
Security Officer
US Enforcement Agency
03.2023 - 09.2023
Business Development Associate
Management Support Technology, Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
Budget Analyst
Management Support Technology, Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2021
Office Assistant
Management Support Technology, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2020
Project Supervisor/Contractor
Management Support Technology, Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2019
Administrative Assistant
Integrity Enterprises
06.2013 - 01.2017
Librarian/Special Library Assistant
Kelly Government Solutions
02.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies/Media Studies
SUNY Empire State College