Marni Chidsey
Reference Librarian
Miramar Beach,FL
Summary
Nineteen-year Librarian versed in the whole of the Library, with a great fondness for serving patrons and performing the Library's myriad responsibilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Librarian
Northwest Florida State College
11.2005 - 04.2024
- Fulfilled, in person and online, the information needs of a diverse customer base (ages 14-80+): high school and college students, military members, community guests, and faculty.
- Managed the Welcome Desk (Circulation) through opening and closing duties. Resolved student problems, trained and supervised student workers and new WD staff, processed new and weeded material, shelved books, monitored study rooms, and assisted other departments in the building. Also tracked usage statistics and collected the data in Excel.
- Operated the Reference Desk, providing students with course support through knowledge of the LRC's in-Library and online sources. Collaborated with other Reference Librarians on evaluating and selecting new databases. Designed informative displays monthly, including eight different themes.
- Developed the Library Collection in five subjects, both books and ebooks, using student and faculty liaison input, and through established personal experience and knowledge.
- Liaised with Nursing and College Success departments to develop Library resources for students and designed tailored LibGuides, along with the Science LibGuides.
- Taught Library Information to classes across six branch campus locations – including military bases and to Raider Ready and tour groups.
Development Assistant
Kelly Services/St. Joe Company
02.2004 - 08.2005
- Organized files and site plans for the Land Development Office
- Set up office and files for and assisted the Builder Representative
- Completed budget, permit, and contract projects
- Technical Librarian for aircraft engine repair company
Reference and Web Resources Librarian
Muskingum College Library
05.2002 - 07.2003
- Provided reference assistance and library instruction using online and print resources to undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff
- Managed Interlibrary Loan service
- Trained and supervised student assistants
- Participated in consortia activities (conferences, workshops, meetings)
Education
Master of Arts - Library & Information Science
University of South Florida
Tampa05.2001
BA - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa12.1998
Skills
Reference skills
Collection management
Outgoing and friendly
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Tenacious
Awards: Chat Reference
Won twice and was nominated fourteen times in Florida's over 100-member library chat service AskALibrarian.org.
Timeline
Adjunct Librarian
Northwest Florida State College
11.2005 - 04.2024
Development Assistant
Kelly Services/St. Joe Company
02.2004 - 08.2005
Reference and Web Resources Librarian
Muskingum College Library
05.2002 - 07.2003
BA - Psychology
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - Library & Information Science
University of South Florida