Barbra Nadler

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Professional Summary

Experienced Library Director serving in town library, public and private

school environments. Proven track record of success in facility management

and redesign, recruiting high-quality staff, participation in government

committees and community groups, and developing annual budgets. Known for

initiative and decisiveness in overseeing new projects, cultivating

relationships with library constituencies, solving problems, and listening

to patrons' needs.

Education

M.L.S. Library Science. Simmons College, Boston. MA

Ed.M. Boston University, Counseling Program, Boston, MA

B.S. Special Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Professional Experience

Sharon Public Library, Sharon, MA

1997 - 2013

Public library serving the town of Sharon, a suburban community of 18,000,

located halfway between Boston and Providence. Annual circulation:

approximately 300,000 items.

Director (2005-2013)

Responsible for overall management of library: hiring and managing staff of

20, budget preparation, adult book selection and programming, grant

writing, facility management, involvement in community organizations, and

outreach to Town departments.

. Selected from a pool of more than 30 candidates from around the world.

. Transformed Library into a clean, fresh, open, and organized institution.

Redesigned use of existing space to create reading areas, add shelving

space for books and other media, and create a compact area for public

internet computers.

. To effectively manage the challenge of a small, 10,000 square-foot space,

drafted and delegated an ongoing weeding project to keep bookshelves

tidy, orderly, and the collection--averaging 89,000 items-up to date.

Patrons commented that it became a pleasant place where they wanted to be

and could easily find the items they need.

. Managed the remediation of a flood which affected the entire lower level

of library, including the Children's, Community, and Technical Services

rooms. For 6 months, everything was removed from the area. Re-configured

library operations to be, temporarily, consolidated upstairs. Redesigned

entire floor into a bright and cheery space.

. Developed and supervised additional capital projects, including the

renovation of the two building entrances, major work on the elevator, and

painting the upper level.

. Initiated and organized a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,

Threats) analysis inviting 40 people representing various Town

constituencies-some library users, some not, some who had not readily

supported the library financially. Result of two-day event was high

participation, openly voiced opinions, and a new 5-year plan for the

library.

. Large cohort of staff reached retirement age around the same time

resulting in a very significant hiring of new staff. Reviewed job

descriptions, created advertisements, sorted resumes, and conducted

intensive interviews with potential candidates. Put together a truly

remarkable staff of 20 (full- and part-time) committed, hard working, and

caring people.

. Actively participated in many Town groups, including: Sharon Pluralism

Network, Sharon Creative Arts Association, Sharon Historical Society,

HUGS Sharon (Help Us Get Safe--group addressing domestic violence), and

the Friends of the Sharon Public Library. Attended all Library Board of

Trustees meetings, and served on the Executive Board of the Old Colony

Library Network and their Local History Roundtable.

. Active voice of the Library to keep it in the consciousness of town

officials, community groups and citizens. Participated in many town

government meetings, public library organizations, spoke at groups such

as the Sharon Men's Club, High School PTSO, and Rotary.

. Annual BookPage Spotlight Award (national) - submitted as nominee by

patron

Acting Director (2004-2005)

Upon unexpected resignation of Director, was asked to take over as Acting

Director until a hiring process could be completed and a new Director

hired. In this capacity, presented the library budget to the Finance

Committee, hired new staff, and generally managed the library in addition

to handling original job as Assistant Director and Head of Information

Services.

Assistant Director and Head of Information Services (1997-2004)

Consulted with Director on personnel and budget matters, took on adult book

selection, initiated library newsletter, grant writing, acted as Reference

Librarian and supervised part-time Reference staff.

. Supervised entire staff in the absence of Director.

. Attended and participated in meetings of the Library Board of Trustees.

. When Director unavailable, attended Town Department-Head and Old Colony

Library Network meetings.

. Made presentations to community groups.

. Acted as liaison with the high school librarian. Managed Adult, Young

Adult, Reference and Local History collection development.

. Contributed book review columns to Council on Aging and Friends of

Conservation newsletters.

. Attended relevant workshops sponsored by Southeastern Massachusetts

Library System (SEMLS).

. Provided full-time reference service to patrons of all ages utilizing

print, electronic, and human resources.

. Performed troubleshooting for computer problems for patrons and staff.

. Developed programming for adults.

. Wrote and implemented grants.

Pierce Middle School, Milton, MA

1996

Library Media Specialist

Organized school library, focusing on the automation of the catalog and

circulation procedures. Worked with teachers to integrate library services

and materials with curriculum. Taught library skills to students.

Academy and Pingree Elementary Schools, Weymouth, MA

1995

Library Media Specialist

Worked with teachers to integrate library services and materials with

curriculum. Taught library skills to 42 classes per week from grades K

through 4.

Ames Free Library, Public Library, Easton, MA

1991 - 1995

Executive Director

Responsible for all aspects of library management. Staff development,

evaluation, supervision; budget; collection development including weeding

out a collection that had not been touched in more than 100 years;

developed long range plan; implementation of ABLE Network; redesigned

Children's Room space; developed volunteers program; instituted Friends of

the Library group; represented Library at Town Meetings, Town Department

Head Meetings, and professional library meetings. Applied annually for

state grants (LIG, MEG).

Berkley Public Library, Berkley, MA

1990 - 1991

Director

Responsible for all aspects of managing a small public library. Including

adult and children's services, staff supervision and budget planning.

Milford Public Library, Milford, MA

1984 - 1985

Children's Librarian

Introduced professional Children's Services including extensive preschool,

after school and summer programming. Prepared children's collection for

move into new library building.

Milton Public Library, Milton, MA 1978

- 1982

Children's Services Coordinator

Coordinated children's services among the Central, Kidder, and East Milton

branches. Book selection and cataloging. Wrote monthly column for local

newspaper. Extensive preschool, after school, vacation weeks and summer

programming. Visits to schools for book talks. Class visits to library for

library instruction. Planned and implemented Dial-a-Story program.

Supervised children's department staff as well as several CETA workers.

Community Involvement

Sharon Cultural Council - Chair

Old Colony Library Network - Secretary & Systems Selection Committee

Sharon High School - Screening Committee for the Sharon High School library

position of Library Media Specialist

Southeastern Regional Vocational -Technical School Library Advisory Board

Sharon Education Foundation - Judge for annual Sharon Education Foundation

Spelling Bee

Past President Sharon Historical Society

HUGS (Help Us Get Safe), Clerk.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Boston University Corporate Education Center:

Driving Performance Through Emotional Intelligence.

Southeastern Massachusetts and Metrowest Regional Library Systems:

Creating Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel; BOB Book Groups: One Book, One

Town; Supervisory Solutions Roundtable; Reinventing Library Environments:

Focus on the Users' Experience; The Mobile Library; Adult Programming

Roundtable: One Book, One Town Programming (served on panel of presenters);

Managing Your Building Project

Massachusetts Library System:

eReaderpalooza: e-readers and libraries

Long Range Planning Overview

Simmons College:

Leading High Performing Teams

Developing an Effective Strategic Plan for Your Library: Best Practices in

Library Management

Massasoit Community College:

Municipal Budgets 101

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