About Me


Past mathematician, current Librarian & Information Technology Manager, and forever nerd. I consider myself an apprentice of many subjects and the master of none. I'm always striving to learn new skills, utilize emerging technologies and develop professional partnerships. Most of my focuses are technology related because that is my passion but it's challenging to pick one specific area of focus. Recently I've been working with things like Automations, Powershell, SQL, APIs, Web Coding, and Network Infrastructure and Security. Most days I am thinking about what technologies and services can be utilized by libraries in a meaningful way.

Skills


95

Desktop Support

75

Network Administration

70

Server Administration

70

Powershell

95

ILS Administration

85

SQL

85

Web Coding

80

CMSs

Portfolio


Some Stats


Years of Library Experience

Years of IT Experience

8

Grant Funds Raised (Millions)

250

Computers Supported

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Experience


  • Dec 2021
    -
    Present

    Altadena Library District

    Information Technology & Technical Services Manager

    Management of Technical Services (Cataloging and Acquisitions) and IT Teams. Facilities Committee (Renovation) member responsible for technology and security for two library renovation projects. Assistance in the review and creation of organizational strategic plan, operational plan, policies, and procedures. RFP creation, review, submission, and selection process. Establishment of vendor agreements, contracts, and vendor relationship management. PCI & DSS Compliance and review. District Mobile Device Management, PBX, Server and Network Administration. Implementation of a centralized training hub with progress tracking. Creation of multiple automations including, but not limited to, ILS integrity management reports and system updates, employee onboarding accounts establishment, employee separation including accounts retention, and internal and external communications. Regular review and updates to new library materials and electronic resource vendors.



  • April 2020
    -
    Dec 2021

    Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

    Library, Arts & Culture Supervisor

    Supervisor of the Montrose and Chevy Chase Branch Libraries. During the pandemic I participated in phased reopening planning, contactless pickup services, new website development and maintenance, and digital services and support. Other than branch library operations and services, my broader initiatives were staff orientation, quarterly meetings, professional development, system-wide training, and the self-service library access and use implementation at one Glendale library.



  • April 2018
    -
    April 2020

    Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

    Technology Services Librarian Specialist

    Managed a team of staff who oversees and supports all technology for the library's 8 branches. This included the Help Desk Support for public & staff users, Integrated Library System Administration, and all new Software and Hardware Implementations.



  • Oct 2013
    -
    April 2018

    Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

    IT Applications Specialist

    Manged and implemented all software for Glendale Library, Arts & Culture such as the Integrated Library System, PC Reservation & LPT One, Library Website Updates, EZProxy, eResources, RFID and much more.

  • July 2010
    -
    Oct 2013

    Santa Fe Springs City Library

    Library Assistant/Help Desk Assistant

    Managed Integrated Library System, PC Reservation & Print software, RFID implementation and basic technology support for the Library and other City Departments.

Education


  • Harwood Institute

    Participant

  • CLA Leadership Cohort

    Participant

  • Drexel University

    M.S. Library Information Science

  • California State University Long Beach

    B.S. Mathematics

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