Tanya Williams
NC
Summary
Passionate visionary for library research with seventeen years of library experience. Committed to teaching innovative ways to students by filling in knowledge gaps with electronic resources, online academic databases, reference resources, library technologies and archival materials by creating strategic information solutions in inclusive engaging environments through research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Library Services
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Develop and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes.
- Conduct regular library staff meetings to ensure success and growth in all departments.
- Identify areas for potential cost savings.
- Maintain,establish and negotiate relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms for library materials, services and agreements.
- Manage and ensure proper functioning of the library.
- Prepare presentations and reports for university provost and board of trustee members summarizing key developments within library operations.
- Meet with library stakeholders to implement solutions.
- Manage Library budget.
- Assess employees performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Recruit, hired and train employees.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and professional growth.
- Collaborate with peer library directors and the HBCU Library Alliance for archival initiatives, workshops and professional opportunities.
First Year Experience Instructor
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Engage in student learning development through teaching first year students on several academic topics to promote positive learning environments and communications with students.
- Encourage students critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions in-person and online.
- Conduct lectures, demonstrations and group activities for a stellar learning experience.
- Assess students progress through test and quizzes to evaluate understanding of course materials.
- Provide individual instruction to improve their academic performance.
Head Reference & Instruction Librarian
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
03.2018 - Current
- Manage Reference & Instruction Department by creating a Reference & Instruction Library website to aid in teaching Library Instruction classes to all students to include Traditional, Transfer, Extended Studies, Graduate and Early College students.
- Create Reference and Instruction how-to-videos for navigation of academic journals, citing sources, keyword searches, and reserve textbooks.
- Engage with Library vendors for academic databases regarding pricing and demonstrations.
- Manage communications tools such as Library Instruction emails, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and in person communication with students and faculty.
- Create and Manage Library programs, Reference & Instruction programs and special projects assigned by the director of library services.
- Manage and train library staff.
- Liaison to faculty in their specific discipline.
- Engage with community members with tours of the library and library's archives.
- Serve as Manager on duty daily and in the absence of Library Director.
Night Librarian
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed Circulation & Reference desk during evening hours.
- Supervise work-study students.
- Assist students with reserve textbooks for use in library.
- Aid in helping students with computer assistance with printing and Microsoft Office software.
- Reserve study rooms for students faculty and staff members.
- Taught Information Literacy classes.
- Assist students with navigating databases, reference materials and circulation materials.
- Assist Director with special projects.
- Catalogue and shelve Reference and Circulation books.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC05.1995
Skills
- Reference & Instruction Management
- Electronic Resources Management
- Collection Development
- Online Instructor
- Library Manager
- Archives Coordinator
- Library Director
Timeline
Director of Library Services
Saint Augustine's University
03.2024 - Current
First Year Experience Instructor
Saint Augustine's University
08.2023 - Current
Head Reference & Instruction Librarian
Saint Augustine's University
03.2018 - Current
Night Librarian
Saint Augustine's University
01.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Shaw University
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