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Victoria Murphy

Librarian
Murrieta,California

Summary

Knowledgeable Librarian with extensive background working within Tribal and rural library systems. Fast learner and multi-tasker willing to work flexible schedule to meet location needs. Excellent knowledge of books, media, and research processes. Librarian exhibiting superb communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to fostering welcoming and inviting library atmosphere for patrons of all backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Manager

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians
4 2020 - Current
  • Oversee the library budget and generate required reports for the boards and committees through Library Management System, Soutron Global, and Sage Intacct account portal
  • Manage library collections, including material selection, cataloging, and oversight of automated library systems
  • Update library management system from Mandarin Library Automation to Soutron Global to streamline library records management, cutting down processing to seven minutes per item from arrival at the library to shelf-ready
  • Trained all staff on new system to ensure smooth transition
  • As a result, the library has added nearly 2,000 library items since 2022
  • Build and maintain relationships with library vendors, several for the first time including Baker and Taylor, Junior Library Guild, Midwest Tape, Library Ideas, and Hoopla Digital Services
  • Represent the library in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department
  • Meetings include Education Committee, Culture Committee, managers meetings, and local government meetings such as city council and meetings with federal organizations such as Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Identify and anticipate changing community needs and changes in technology or library best practices and develop plans, services, and programs to address these changes
  • Collaborate with the Tribal and community committees and departments, such as the grant-fund Johnson O’Malley Program and the Pauma Tribal Youth, Pauma Fire and Policy Departments and Pauma Water Department, as well as county, state, and Federal departments and programs, to plan library services and publicize programs
  • Implement state wide or national programs including American Library Association’s Collaborative Summer Library Program, the iRead Reading Programs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and One Book One San Diego
  • Work with Pauma tribal departments and committees to ensure cultural sensitivity while also providing cultural significant events and resources including Financial Literacy, beading, grass skirts and basket weaving programs offered for free to Pauma tribal members and Pauma Valley community members
  • Identify, acquire, and implement grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 from funders including the California State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, American Library Association, and more to support staffing, incentivize participation in summer program, acquire new technology for check-out by Pauma members, and to create a digital archives system from scratch thanks to these funds.

Librarian

Coolidge Public Library
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Identified and interpreted user needs, providing reference and advisory services
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated services and programs, particularly for young readers and adults
  • Conducted outreach to inform community members about library services and programs
  • Supervised Reference Assistants and part-time Professional Reference Librarians, ensuring high-quality service delivery
  • Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, and professional organizations; and in meeting with individuals
  • Managed bibliographic searches, interlibrary loans, and maintained the library collection.

Catalog Librarian I

Pinal County Library District
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Updated and maintained the professional collection, applied Library of Congress subject headings, and managed authority records
  • Prepared bibliographic and item records, applying Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal System, AACR2, RDA, and OCLC manuals
  • Participated in material selection and weeding, ensuring the collection met community needs
  • Worked with affiliate libraries to enhance cataloging processes and optimize database utilization.

Education

Master of Science of Library and Information Management -

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Bachelor of Science in Sociology - undefined

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Skills

Collection development

Social Media Strategy

Reference Services

Cataloging Expertise

Electronic Resources

Community Engagement

Web Content Management

Preservation techniques

Digital asset management

Outreach Programs

Metadata creation

Information Literacy

Library Automation Systems

Affiliations

American Library Association

Association of Tribal Libraries and Museums

American Indian Library Association

California Library Association

Emporia State University Alumni Association

Timeline

Librarian

Coolidge Public Library
07.2018 - 03.2020

Catalog Librarian I

Pinal County Library District
03.2017 - 07.2018

Library Manager

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians
4 2020 - Current

Master of Science of Library and Information Management -

Emporia State University

Bachelor of Science in Sociology - undefined

University of Wyoming

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