Education
University of Southern Mississippi
MLIS - 2022
Mississippi State University
1994-1997
2006-2008
The areas of study included advanced math, French, computer engineering, and programming classes.
Tennessee Temple University
B.S. in Secondary Education -1983-1987
Secondary Education with a Proficiency in Math
MLIS - 2022
Mississippi State University
1994-1997
2006-2008
The areas of study included advanced math, French, computer engineering, and programming classes.
Tennessee Temple University
B.S. in Secondary Education -1983-1987
Secondary Education with a Proficiency in Math
Work Experience
Mississippi State University – Mitchell Memorial Library
Discovery, Systems & Innovation Librarian - 2023 - Present
Associate Professor of Practice
Automations System Manager – Systems Department - 2016 - 2023
Computer Systems Assistant – Systems Department - 1996-2016
Library Technical Assistant level 6– Cataloging Department - 1994-1996
Library Technical Assistant – Preparations Department - 1994
Discovery, Systems & Innovation Librarian - 2023 - Present
Associate Professor of Practice
- Collaborate with and instruct on the usage, development of emerging discovery systems and other innovative technologies and research methodologies for accessing library information. Administer the current ILS and serve as the Director of the Mississippi Library Partnership.
- Added role of director to previous responsibilities which include overseeing the daily requirements of the Mississippi Library Partnership (MLP), working with Business Manager with contracts, MOUS, and other supporting documents for the consortia.
Automations System Manager – Systems Department - 2016 - 2023
- Handles the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual administrative duties and tasks related to Mississippi Library Partnership's (MLP) integrated library system (ILS), SirsiDynix Symphony. The position serves as the Help Desk for the MLP and requires daily communication with various member institutions of the consortium providing technical support and provides assistance in the use of the ILS.
Computer Systems Assistant – Systems Department - 1996-2016
- Received the responsibility of maintaining the integrated library system (ILS) SirsiDynix. Became the main contact for Mississippi Library Partnership consortia members regarding issues with the system. This involves running statistics, reports, and general troubleshooting of the online catalog system as well as consortia policies.
- Assisted and directed students in the deployment and troubleshooting of current computer equipment. Training employees in various software applications and create applications to meet the needs of various departments in the library for data and statistical collection. I was appointed as the Library Equipment officer and received perfect audits.
Library Technical Assistant level 6– Cataloging Department - 1994-1996
- Duties included serials and analytics copy cataloging and authority work as well as assigned tasks for maintaining the integrity of the data in the online catalog. Assisted in supervising student assistants.
Library Technical Assistant – Preparations Department - 1994
- Prepared items for the shelves after receiving them from the cataloging department, computer work, linking barcodes to the correct bibliographic titles, and other projects as assigned.
Awards and Recognition
- Leader in Librarianship, COSUGI, 2016
- Leadership Excellence for Accomplished Professions (LEAP), completed 2019
Service
Mississippi SirsiDynix Users Group
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Board Member
- Chair-Elect, 2011
- Chair, 2012
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Board Member
- Conference Chair-Elect, 2017
- Conference Chair, 2018
- COSUGi Chair-Elect, 2019
- COSUGI Chair, 2020
- COSUGI Past-Chair, 2021-2023
Professional Organizations
- Mississippi Library Association (MLA)
Select Presentations
Mississippi Library Association Conference, 2021
Almost a Librarian: What a long time staff member has learned from an MLIS program, October 12, 2021
Having worked at the Mississippi State University Library for 27+ years, I embarked on the journey to earn by MLIS. I am aware of how libraries support their patrons. Due to my studies this past year, I learned why we do what we do.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2019
Enterprise Targets for Online Subscription, March 26, 2019
MSU’s project to remove electronic resources from the search results of the Enterprise profile that does not have access to them.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2019
RATS for Symphony, March 27, 2019
Routine Administrative Tasks. This covered the reports that need to be run regularly for the integrity of the data.
Webinar with Backstage Library Works
GMD or No GMD: One Library’s Approach to RDA Conversion, June 9, 2016
Co-presenter: Nate Cothran, Backstage Library Works
MSU’s conversion to RDA cataloging standard and our decision to keep the GMD in our records.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2014
Tips and Tricks for Utilizing SirsiDynix Symphony Reports, May 16, 2014
Practical tips for running and formatting reports using the pipe delimited and XML features in Excel.
SouthEastern Regional Users Group (SERUG) Conference 2013
Expanding Our Influence Through Shared Catalogs, October 4, 2013
Discussed the formation of the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortia (Now the Mississippi Library Partnership) and its subsequent growth. The benefits to the members were shared as well as testimonials from members.
Mississippi Library Association Conference, 2011
EBSCO Discovery Service: Implementation and Impact, October 23, 2011
Co-presenters: David Nolen, Mississippi State University and Lori McGill, EbscoHost
Discussed the Implementation of the EBSCO Discovery Service from a systems point of view, while the co-presenters discussed the public service and company point of view.
Almost a Librarian: What a long time staff member has learned from an MLIS program, October 12, 2021
Having worked at the Mississippi State University Library for 27+ years, I embarked on the journey to earn by MLIS. I am aware of how libraries support their patrons. Due to my studies this past year, I learned why we do what we do.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2019
Enterprise Targets for Online Subscription, March 26, 2019
MSU’s project to remove electronic resources from the search results of the Enterprise profile that does not have access to them.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2019
RATS for Symphony, March 27, 2019
Routine Administrative Tasks. This covered the reports that need to be run regularly for the integrity of the data.
Webinar with Backstage Library Works
GMD or No GMD: One Library’s Approach to RDA Conversion, June 9, 2016
Co-presenter: Nate Cothran, Backstage Library Works
MSU’s conversion to RDA cataloging standard and our decision to keep the GMD in our records.
Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) Conference 2014
Tips and Tricks for Utilizing SirsiDynix Symphony Reports, May 16, 2014
Practical tips for running and formatting reports using the pipe delimited and XML features in Excel.
SouthEastern Regional Users Group (SERUG) Conference 2013
Expanding Our Influence Through Shared Catalogs, October 4, 2013
Discussed the formation of the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortia (Now the Mississippi Library Partnership) and its subsequent growth. The benefits to the members were shared as well as testimonials from members.
Mississippi Library Association Conference, 2011
EBSCO Discovery Service: Implementation and Impact, October 23, 2011
Co-presenters: David Nolen, Mississippi State University and Lori McGill, EbscoHost
Discussed the Implementation of the EBSCO Discovery Service from a systems point of view, while the co-presenters discussed the public service and company point of view.
Honor Societies
- Phi Kappa Phi, 2022
- Golden Key International Honour Society, 2021