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Tiffanie Kelly

Summary

Experienced cataloging librarian with proven expertise in bibliographic data management and RDA cataloging standards. Skilled in enhancing collection accessibility and maintaining accurate database records. Demonstrated strengths include classification systems knowledge and a collaborative spirit in managing workflow.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cataloger

Lexington County Public Library
10.2019 - Current
  • Interprets and applies RDA standards to classify materials for the library's collection
  • Prepares materials for branch collection
  • Edits MARC records and updates records in Polaris
  • Accesses various databases, such as LOC, OCLC, BT-CAT, and LCSH-ES
  • Verifies classification numbers and subject headings for bibliographic records in the library database
  • Updates and modifies item records to complete cataloging of materials
  • Utilizes experience and other resources to create a bibliographic record of items that are not in standard databases
  • Prioritizes items for cataloging to maintain a consistent workflow

Circulation Librarian

Lexington County Public Library
Cayce-West Columbia
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Provided patron services regarding accounts, policies, and procedures
  • Provided assistance and instruction regarding library resources
  • Updated catalog via weekly Polaris cleanup report
  • Assisted with Youth Services and Reference as needed

Reading Recovery Teacher

Brookland-Cayce Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Helped at-risk students achieve grade level reading skills
  • Maintained Reading Recovery collection
  • Assessed program effectiveness using testing data
  • Collaborated with Recovery staff to plan and evaluate programming

Archivist

University of South Carolina Film Library
07.1998 - 03.2005
  • Managed still image collection
  • Produced resources for documentary films
  • Edited PAC
  • Managed optimal storage conditions for archival material

Education

Master of Library and Information Science -

University of South Carolina
05.2008

Skills

  • RDA cataloging
  • POLARIS ILS 76
  • MARC evaluation and editing
  • BT-CAT
  • LEAP (Polaris)
  • Material and information evaluation
  • Reference research
  • Digital preservation
  • Literacy development
  • Records management
  • Technical services

Timeline

Cataloger

Lexington County Public Library
10.2019 - Current

Circulation Librarian

Lexington County Public Library
10.2018 - 10.2019

Reading Recovery Teacher

Brookland-Cayce Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2009

Archivist

University of South Carolina Film Library
07.1998 - 03.2005

Master of Library and Information Science -

University of South Carolina
Tiffanie Kelly