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Susan Price
Summary
Devoted Library Director with a proven track record at Little Ferry Public Library, excelling in collection development and strategic planning. Championed diversity and enhanced patron satisfaction through innovative programming. Skilled in staff management, successfully negotiating contracts to reduce expenditures while fostering an inclusive environment for all community members.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Library Director
Little Ferry Public Library
Little Ferry, New Jersey
05.2023 - Current
- Directed requests to appropriate maintenance personnel regarding physical improvement and necessary upgrades at the library.
- Championed diversity within the workplace, creating an inclusive environment that valued varied perspectives and experiences.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Increased library patron satisfaction by implementing innovative programming and events tailored to community needs.
- Officially represented library at local meetings and town hall events to advocate for sponsorship opportunities.
- Confidently maintained and balanced library's annual budget.
- Oversaw facility improvements, ensuring accessible and welcoming spaces for patrons of all ages and abilities.
- Hired, scheduled and motivated library staff and volunteers.
- Prepared deposits and balanced money drawer.
- Improved collection development with thorough analysis of circulation statistics, ensuring a diverse and relevant selection of materials.
Reference Librarian
Teaneck Public Library
Teaneck, NJ
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Analyzed, identified and described information needs, problems, challenges and goals of individuals, groups, communities and organizations.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
Librarian 1
Edgewater Free Public Library
Edgewater, NJ
09.2007 - 04.2023
- Represented, included, and advocated for the interests of diverse colleagues, professionals, clients, patrons, user groups and citizens to ensure equitable intellectual and physical access and use.
- Reviewed collection to develop or discard/discontinue as needed: select and evaluate resources for delivery in the most appropriate format; recommended the purchase or rental of library supplies/materials taking into consideration priority needs and budget limitations.
- Coordinated popular educational initiatives such as adult ESL classes and foster literacy development by launching book clubs and art programs for children.
- Provided reader’s advisory services by developing knowledge of the library’s holdings, and locating and recommending books for patrons.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
Education
Master of Information - Library Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Collection development
- DDS and subject cataloging
Software
LEAP
Canva
Constant Contact
JerseyCat
Certification
Professional Librarian Certification from Thomas State University
Timeline
Library Director
Little Ferry Public Library
05.2023 - Current
Reference Librarian
Teaneck Public Library
07.2022 - 01.2024
Librarian 1
Edgewater Free Public Library
09.2007 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
New Jersey City University
Master of Information - Library Science
Rutgers University