Tammy Ann Syrek-Marshall
P.O. Box ***, ** Beaver Brook Road • Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 • 973-***-**** ****.***.****@*****.*** • LinkedIn Profile - tammy-syrek-marshall-77720684 Librarian, Researcher, Information Management Specialist
Planned and Implemented the Creation of a Full-Service Special Library.
Performed the Duties of Library Administrator, Manager, Reference and Technical Services Librarian.
Conducted Knowledge and Data Research for and Provided Research Assistance to Patrons, Scholars, and Government Employees. Subject areas include Physical and Life Sciences, Business, Zoning and Land Use Planning, History, Law, Social Science, Politics, Current Events and Statistical Data.
Designed, Developed and Implemented Digital Information Resources, Data Management Databases, Library Web Sites, Blogs and Social Media.
Managed Library Resources Through Collection Development, Archival Preservation, and Original and Copy Cataloging of Books, Multimedia, and Rare Documents, and Reports.
Trained and Supervised Staff and Student Interns. Developed Library Related Projects and Oversaw the Completion of Those Projects.
Work Experience
Oct-Nov 2017 Morris County Democratic Committee, Morristown, NJ Field Staff
Worked as Part of a Team in Support of the Political Campaigns of Local Democratic Candidates
Assisted in Event Management, Online Publicity, and Public Awareness Projects
Canvassed and Phone Banked on Behalf of the Candidates 2004 - 2013 New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, Lyndhurst, NJ Librarian
Performed Duties of Solo Librarian in Charge of the NJMC/MERI Library.
Developed Library Budgets and Authorized Library Purchases.
Provided In-Person, Telephone and Email Reference Services to Organization Staff and to the General Public.
Provided Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Services.
Developed and Maintained Online Cataloging and Materials Management Systems.
Designed, Developed and Managed Library Web Site and Blog.
Performed Needs Assessment of the Community and Developed the Library Collection to Meet Those Needs.
Managed Purchasing and Vendor Interactions for Systems and Materials.
Cataloged and In-Processed Library and Archival Materials.
Cataloged and Indexed Organizational Records.
Developed Grant Proposals for Library Project Funding.
Performed Preservation and Indexing Projects for the Library's Archival Collection.
Performed Archival Digitization, Editing, and Preservation of Image, Audio, Digital and Video Resources.
Supervised Part-Time Library Interns.
Conducted Informational and Instructional Programs.
Organized Public Outreach, Programs and Events.
Worked Cooperatively with Commission Administration, Agencies, and Divisions.
2001 - 2004 CIMIC, Rutgers University-Newark, Lyndhurst, NJ Librarian
Created a Fully Functioning Library and Archival Repository for the NJMC.
Transitioned to Being Employed Directly by the NJMC in 2004. 1993 - 2003 John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University - Newark, Newark, NJ Reference Librarian – Part Time
Provided Reference and Research Assistance to Students, Faculty, and Other Library Patrons.
Created Online Library Research Guides and Resources.
Conducted Information Literacy and Bibliographic Instruction Classes.
Specialized in Science, Business, and Social Sciences Reference with sub-specialization in Legal and Medical Research Resources. 2000 - 2001
1995 - 1997
Department of Geological Sciences, Rutgers University – Newark Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Prepared Laboratory Equipment and Geological Samples.
Monitored Laboratory Classes.
Graded Laboratory Assignments.
Provided Basic Classroom Instruction and Assistance to Students. Robert W. Van Houten Library, NJIT, Newark, NJ
Librarian – Part Time
Managed Library, Staff, and Facilities.
Supervised Circulation Department and Personnel.
Provided Reference and Research Assistance to Students, Faculty, and Other Library Patrons.
Specialized in Science and Engineering Reference and Research. 1988 - 1999 John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University - Newark, Newark, NJ Serials Assistant III
Provided Serials/Periodicals Reference Services to Library Patrons.
In-processed Standing Orders and Periodicals.
Cataloged Serial Publications.
Developed and Maintained an In-house Serials Database.
Worked with Publishers and Subscription Agencies to Manage the Serials Collection.
Supervised Staff and Student Employees.
Education
1991 - 1994 SCILS, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ M.L.S. in Library and Information Science
1995 - 2001 Rutgers University - Newark, Newark, NJ B.S. in Geology
1982 - 1987 Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ B.A. in Psychology
Volunteer Activity
Sep-Nov 2016 Morris County Democratic Committee
Volunteer – Canvassing, Phone Banking
Dec 2016- Democratic Club of Lincoln Park
Communications/Web Site Manager
June-Nov 2017 Patrick Antonetti for Council, Lincoln Park NJ Digital Communications/Web Site Manager
Dec 2017 - SLA New Jersey Chapter
Board Member/Employment Chair
July 2017- Lincoln Park Historical Society - Lincoln Park History Museum Librarian/Archivist
Certification
New Jersey State Professional Librarian Certificate, Thomas Edison State University, NJ Professional Memberships
American Library Association (ALA)
New Jersey Library Association (NJLA)
Special Libraries Association (SLA)