Marie O'Toole
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Experienced library professional with strong focus on information organization, digital cataloging, and community engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs while achieving targeted outcomes. Expertise in managing collections, conducting research, and providing exceptional user services. Reliable, flexible, and ready to make significant impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Programming Librarian
Sarasota County Government
10.2024 - Current
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Delivered personalized reader''s advisory services based on individual preferences, fostering a love of reading among patrons.
- Increased patron satisfaction with timely responses to reference inquiries, utilizing extensive knowledge of information sources.
- Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Facilitated community engagement by planning and executing various educational programs, workshops, and events.
Library Assistant
Sarasota County Governement
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide excellent customer service (including Ask Us! library technology to patrons)
- Circulation services (checking materials in/out, weeding, holds, items coordinator, Interlibrary loan)
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
Archivist
Hudson Area Library
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the preservation, research and cataloging archival materials, including photographs, architectural records, maps, city directories, postcards and oral histories.
- Managed acquisition process for new collections, assessing relevance and value to the institution''s mission.
- Developed policies and procedures that aligned with professional standards for archives management and preservation practices.
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
- Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
- Trained volunteers and interns in proper handling techniques and cataloging procedures, ensuring continuity of care for collections.
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
- Enhanced accessibility to archived materials for researchers and the public by developing comprehensive finding aids and digital databases.
- Performed regular inventory audits of collections, identifying gaps in holdings or discrepancies in documentation.
Archivist
Curatorial Department of the Historic Spanish Point
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved collection organization and streamlined retrieval process with meticulous cataloging of archival materials.
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
- Ensured preservation of fragile materials, conducting conservation treatments on damaged items as needed.
Cataloger | Researcher
New York Heritage Digital Collections
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Created an online public access collection, including cataloging and research about buildings, infrastructures reflecting the urban development of the City of Hudson, N.Y from the late 19th century to present day.
- Enhanced catalog accuracy by diligently reviewing and updating item records in the database.
- Reduced processing time for newly acquired materials through diligent application of established cataloging standards.
Project Cataloger
The Maker Group
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed research and cataloged Artwork collection for a private collector.
- Enhanced catalog accuracy by diligently reviewing and updating item records in the database.
- Proactively communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in item listings or shipments.
Project Archivist | Researcher
Curatorial Department of Olana N.Y. State Historic Site
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Performed research on a series of paintings of 18th and 19th century.
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
Audiovisual Archivist
Canal Plus | Cnews
02.2004 - 04.2013
- Catalogued and indexed of footage selected for archiving
- Researched, retrieved, and disseminated information
- Safeguarded records by creating film and digital copies
- Coordinated activities of the news channel
- Selected and purchased photographs and archives
- Knowledge and practice of the right to the image
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing workflows and technologies in response to evolving library needs.
Education
Historic Preservation Certificate -
Boston Architectural College
Boston, MAMaster of Arts - Archival Science
USVQ
10-2010
Master of Arts - History
Paris 8
12-1995
Skills
- Customer service
- Soft skills
- Archival management and preservation
- Metadata standards and platforms
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Program planning
- Library instruction
- FLUENT IN French, Portuguese
- Research queries
- Cataloging expertise
Accomplishments
- Integrated [Technology resource] into library to enhance services.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Implemented new collection analysis system to support librarians in maintaining current and relevant collections.
Additional Information
English - French (Native) - Portuguese
Research for a published book
"Strong Passions, A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York", by Barbara Weisberg, New York, February 2024.
Extract from the acknowledgments " Marie O"Toole, an independent archivist and historical researcher, was thorough, enthusiastic, and imaginative at finding materials and using them to reconstruct Mary's life in France and many other aspects of the Strongs' story."
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Programming Librarian
Sarasota County Government
10.2024 - Current
Library Assistant
Sarasota County Governement
04.2023 - 10.2024
Archivist
Curatorial Department of the Historic Spanish Point
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cataloger | Researcher
New York Heritage Digital Collections
10.2019 - 06.2020
Archivist
Hudson Area Library
07.2018 - 10.2022
Project Cataloger
The Maker Group
09.2017 - 11.2017
Project Archivist | Researcher
Curatorial Department of Olana N.Y. State Historic Site
09.2013 - 09.2015
Audiovisual Archivist
Canal Plus | Cnews
02.2004 - 04.2013
Historic Preservation Certificate -
Boston Architectural College
Master of Arts - Archival Science
USVQ
Master of Arts - History
Paris 8
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