Professional Librarian
Resume:
Vicki Briner
abnyxy@r.postjobfree.com
**** ******* **** **. **********, FL 33319
Qualifications Summary
Nearly 10 years of instructional experience thriving in fast-paced, demanding environments requiring strong
communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Florida State University MLIS fellowship recipient
dedicated to creating innovative, cutting-edge curriculum and materials, and staying current with industry
trends and technologies.
Employment History
Library Director
2011-Present -- City College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Provide vision and leadership in organizing and maintaining the library collection and services including a
collection development plan adopted by all campuses.
Provide research trainings for faculty and students consisting of search queries, reference questions and
technology troubleshooting.
Catalog new acquisitions, apply MARC records and manage OPAC; run circulation and catalog reports in an
online ILS.
Perform copy cataloging using CatExpress; fullfill Interlibrary Loan borrowing and lending requests using
FirstSearch.
Develop clear and concise web-based trainings to help users navigate subscription databases and other
research-related skills.
Initiated a patron usage study to better meet patron needs and improve library services.
Develop and implement new library policies, including an acceptable use policy and a challenged material policy.
Create subject area resource guides to help students locate resources and promote circulation of library holdings
and use of databases.
Update all-campus Learning Resource LibGuides and maintain a separate Fort Lauderdale campus guide.
Manage a team of one full-time employee and one part-time employee.
Reviewer
2012-Present – Library Journal
Accept assigned pre-publication fiction titles for review.
Write concise reviews that include summary, analysis and recommendation of target audience.
Meet two-week deadline for each title; submit review through the Media Source, Inc. title management system.
Teacher
2005-2011 -- Plantation Middle School, Plantation, FL
Successfully created a student-centered learning environment that addressed various learning styles through the
use of technology.
Taught information literacy skills to encourage students to become independent and responsible life-long learners.
Participated in many co-curricular activities including serving as advisers to the FEA (Future Educators of
America), yearbook and chess clubs. Also coordinated the academic fairs and a 5K Club to encourage fitness.
As team leader, served as a liaison between faculty and administration.
Media Specialist Intern
2009 -- Florida State Internship Project
Designed materials for promoting the Plantation Middle School media center and its programs to students,
parents and community members.
Developed a summer reading program using fantasy-genre novels as a theme; created library book displays.
Teacher
2003-2005 -- Coral Springs Charter School, Coral Springs, FL
Worked closely with a team of teachers to coordinate activities, create materials and plan lessons.
Served as yearbook adviser and taught a social studies curriculum focusing on cultural tolerance.
Education
2007-2009 -- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Master of Library and Information Studies
Project LEAD fellowship recipient
2000-2002 – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Master of Arts in Journalism
Coursework concentration in Higher Education
1994-1999 -- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Minor in English Literature
Certifications and Other Experiences
Member, American Library Association (ALA)
Member, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Member, Broward County Library Association (BCLA)
Volunteer Librarian, Internet Public Library (2007)
Volunteer, AASL National Conference (2008)
State of Florida Educator Certificate, exp. June 30, 2015
Broward County DETA (Digital Educator Teaching Academy) Certified
Links
Digital Portfolio –
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=429534
Global Scholar –
http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/docs/2079/405588/Attaching_Docs_to_text_boxes.pdf
WestLawNext Sign On –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lNQk8IDSVdg
Printing PowerPoint Handouts -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB-7ihG_O2I&context=C33b24e9ADOEgsToPDskJ6L1yOvUkZqw3lix33Nh5u
City College LibGuides –
http://citycollege.libguides.com
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