Raquel Norton
Morris,NY
Summary
At Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School, I leveraged my expertise in project and program management to lead online training for staff, enhancing their application proficiency for strategic goals. Skilled in group instruction and collection development, I significantly improved research and information literacy among students, demonstrating strong organizational and communication abilities. Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist eager to help students enjoy learning and engage in education using diverse media strategies. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School
09.1999 - Current
- Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY At Oneonta
Oneonta, NYMaster of Science - Library Science
Albany University of New York
Albany, NY08.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Relationships
- User access
- Team Collaboration
- Information sources
- Group Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Program Management
- Collection development
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY At Oneonta
Master of Science - Library Science
Albany University of New York
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