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Victoria Pichla Luz

Niles,IL

Summary

During my thirty years as a Niles-Maine Library staff member, I have acted as an all-around utility player, deftly stepping in whenever and wherever needed and rapidly acquiring the wide variety of skills necessary to serve in an abundance of capacities. My long-term institutional knowledge is a vital asset to the organization.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials Services Supervisor

Niles-Maine District Library
03.2014 - Current
  • Applies strong leadership talents, problem-solving and team building skills to maintain department efficiency and an environment promoting staff success.
  • Cultivates positive relationships with vendors to receive quality materials, in a timely manner, at the best cost.
  • Works collaboratively with Administration and the Supervisory Team to foster positive outcomes for our staff and the library community we serve.
  • Enhances communication within Materials Services Department by holding regular meetings, encouraging open dialogue among all members and having an "open door" policy.
  • Served on the migration team for CCS and implemented a comprehensive training program for the migration to the new Integrated Library System, Polaris.
  • Created a new workflow for Materials Services Department's Acquisitions process, including implementing EDI (electronic data exchange) with our primary vendors. This implementation markedly increased efficiency.
  • Conceived, planned, and executed Library-wide programming, including two large scale, highly attended Fandom Fests.
  • Supervises the Continuous Book Sale volunteers which generates funds for the operating budget.
  • Manages the removal of withdrawn materials from the library collection for resale or recycling.
  • Oversees the ordering, receiving, cataloging, processing, inputting, and withdrawal of all the Library's physical collection materials.
  • Tracks departmental material budgets and send out monthly reports of percentages spent.
  • Executes the fiscal year rollover of the expenditures for the materials budget. Prepares the funds for materials spending for the new fiscal year.
  • Oversees and executed the periodical renewal process for all department collections.
  • Serves as alternative FOIA Officer.
  • Serves as Chair for the Display & Art Committee. Including cultivating artist participation, physically installing and uninstalling the exhibits, working with PR and Marketing to create appropriate signage, information on the website, and quarterly newsletter. Plans and executes art exhibit receptions for patron participation.
  • Works collaboratively, with Administration, supervisors, Library Board considering input from all stakeholders to develop our most recent strategic plan.
  • Plans and executes programming, activities, and professional development opportunities for multiple, library-wide staff days.

Cataloging Librarian

Niles-Maine District Library
03.2013 - 04.2014
  • In WorldCat, created original bibliographic MARC records or updated records as necessary for downloading in to the library's online catalog.
  • Recommended new name or subject headings to the CCS Authorities Librarian.
  • Assisted the Acquisitions staff with bibliographic issues.
  • Worked with staff library-wide to answer cataloging and classification issues.
  • Created and updated local cataloging and classification guidelines.
  • Served and chaired cataloging CCS technical committees.

Library Cataloging Assistant

Niles-Maine District Library
09.1994 - 03.2013
  • Downloaded MARC records from WorldCat into online catalog, enhancing them and verifying headings against local and national authority files.
  • Classified materials assigned shelf locations in accordance with national, consortia and local standards.
  • Reclassified items as necessary.
  • Attended CCS meetings and participated in continuing educational opportunities.
  • Participated in data cleanup projects.
  • Served cataloging CCS technical committees.
  • Cataloged in multiple formats.
  • Cataloged in various foreign languages, including original for Hindi video recordings
  • Revised our local music classification system for be search-ability and organization for staff and patrons.
  • Conceived, Planned, and executed the programming for a month-long Beatles art show and event for the library.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Proven Leadership Ability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Proficiency
  • Staff Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff Development
  • Logistics Coordination

Public Offices

School Board Member, Niles Elementary School District, 2015-Present

Village of Niles Public Art & Culture Council, 2022-Present

Professional Committees

Computer Cooperative Services (CCS) Committees

Governing Board Alternate, 2022-Present

Acquisitions Technical Group, Secretary FY22-23

Acquisitions Technical Group, Chair FY 21-22

Acquisitions Technical Group, Vice Chair FY21-22

Cataloging Rules and Standard Practices (SCRAP) Advisory Group FY21-22

Acquisitions Technical Group, Chair FY19-20

Acquisitions Technical Group, Vice Chair FY18-19

Continuing Education Steering Committee FY17-18

Cataloging and Metadata Management (CAMM), Chair FY14-15

Cataloging and Metadata Management (CAMM), Vice Chair FY13-14


Certification

Freedom of Information Act

Open Meetings Act

Timeline

Materials Services Supervisor

Niles-Maine District Library
03.2014 - Current

Cataloging Librarian

Niles-Maine District Library
03.2013 - 04.2014

Library Cataloging Assistant

Niles-Maine District Library
09.1994 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Illinois At Chicago

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