Services Technical

Sheila M. Tressler

Head of Technical Services

Sedona Public Library

Sedona, AZ 86336

928-***-**** (mobile)

******.********@*****.***

Education

M.S.L.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA. May 2003.

Specialization: Collection Management.

B.S. Speech Communication & Theatre. Clarion University of Pennsylvania,

Clarion, PA. December 1998.

Employment Information

Sedona Public Library.

Head of Technical Services: October 2008 - present

Lead the planning process within Technical Services and coordinate all aspects of the workflow within

the department and workflow between Technical Services and other Library departments.

Includes: preparing, monitoring, and maintaining assigned budget; prioritizing and determining

expenditures; selecting and ordering new materials; receiving and invoicing new materials; managing

cataloging, processing, periodicals, and donations; evaluating and improving workflow efficiency;

collaborating with Collection Development staff to weed collection; supervising recruitment, assignment,

orientation, training, and evaluation of volunteers; participating in interviewing and hiring Technical

Services staff; monitoring performance and preparing written evaluations; coordinating use of technology

within the department; leading migration to new ILS (SirsiDynix Symphony); supervising database

projects to improve access; designing Library Intranet; interpreting Library policy in the absence of the

Director; representing the Technical Services Department at state, regional and national conferences.

Hawaii Pacific University.

Circulation Services Librarian: August 2006 - September 2008.

Assisted students with gaining access to books in the Circulating and Reserve Collections. Includes:

registering new library users; performing check in and checkout procedures; helping patrons use online

catalog (TLC ILS); managing the Reserve Collection; supervising student workers; performing inventory;

performing opening and closing procedures.

East-West Center (Center for Cultural & Technical Interchange)

Cataloger, AsiaPacificEd Library: June 2005 - April 2006.

Improved access to curriculum materials through cataloging, organization and display. Includes:

cataloging new materials in all formats using Follett ILS; reorganizing materials on shelves and providing

appropriate signage.

Damien Memorial School.

Library Director: August 2004 - October 2008.

Created a school library media center for male students, Grade 7 through Grade 12. Includes: evaluating

all Library materials and removing outdated books; packing and storing materials for renovation process;

working with Rotary Club to paint Library interior; determining space allocation; selecting carpet and

furniture; determining interior design; unpacking and reshelving Library materials; purchasing a large

amount of new materials; converting the collection to LC Classification; creating a College/Career

Collection; supervising student workers; hosting Scholastic Book Fairs; sponsoring short story and poetry

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contests; participating in professional development activities; attending conferences in Hawaii and other

locations.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Intern, Rena M. Carlson Library: January 2003 - May 2003.

Assisted in evaluating the Performing Arts Collection and identifying items for deselection. Served as a

part-time Reference Librarian. Includes: Using BCL3 to identify Core Collection in Performing Arts;

delivering books to Technical Services for Core Collection processing; using predetermined criteria to

remove books from the collection; assisting students with OPAC searching and database searching;

recommending additions for Performing Arts Collection; writing a comprehensive report about my

experience as an Intern.

Kaplan Educational Center.

Student Advisor: June 2006 - June 2007.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Graduate Assistant, Department of Library Science: August 2002 - May 2003.

Clarion Free Library.

Literacy Tutor: May 2002 - August 2002.

Grants

Wrote “We The People” grant proposal to The American Library Association, National Endowment for

the Humanities, 2008.

Continuing Education (including workshops, symposia, etc.)

Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians, Part 1, ALA TechSource

Workshop, April 13, 2011.

Preparing Copy Catalogers for RDA, ALCTS Webinar, April 6, 2011.

Linked Library Data: Tuning Library Metadata for the Semantic Web, ALCTS Webinar, March 16, 2011.

RDA and Serials Catalogers: Will Our Work Really Change? ALCTS Webinar, March 2, 2011.

Creating a User-Friendly Website for Your Library, PLA Webinar, February 23, 2011.

RDA @ Your Library, Amigos Online Training, February 11, 2011.

Changes from AACR2 to RDA, Parts 1 & 2, ALA Association for Library Collections & Technical

Services (ALCTS) Webinar, February 9, 2011.

Public Library Association Spring Symposium, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee.

Metadata for Digital Project Staff, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 29, 2007.

Developing and Managing Digital Programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, March

28, 2007.

MARC 21 Authority Format, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 27, 2007.

Pearl Harbor 65th Anniversary Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 7, 2006.

Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) MARC 21 Holdings Format/Serials Format,

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 15-16, 2006.

Keep Up! Emerging Technologies for Libraries, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, April

3, 2006.

Basic Subject Cataloging Using LCSH, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii,

February 21-22, 2006.

Awards/Honors

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Distinguished Graduate Student, Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools, May 2003.

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The National Dean’s List, 1998 - 1999 edition.

Service to the Profession

Member, National Association of Professional Women, 2011 - present.

Member, Public Library Association, 2008 - present.

Member, Arizona Library Association, 2008 - present.

Member, Hawaii Library Association, 2004 - 2008.

Member, American Association of School Librarians, 2004 - 2008.

Member, Beta Phi Mu, 2004 - present.

Member, Kappa Delta Pi, 2003 - present.

Member, Society of American Archivists, 2003, 2009.

Member, Special Libraries Association, 2002 - 2003, 2007.

Member, American Library Association, 2002 - present.

Conferences Attended

American Library Association Conference, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Public Library Association National Conference, 2010, Portland, Oregon

“The World’s Libraries. Connected.” OCLC Western Members Meeting, 2008, Honolulu,

Hawaii.

Internet Librarian, 2007, Monterey, California.

American Association of School Librarians Conference, 2007, Reno, Nevada.

“Language Acquisition: Knowledge That Empowers,” Pacific Educational Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Special Libraries Association Annual Conference, 2007, Denver, Colorado.

“Mapping the User-Centric Environment,” OCLC Western Members Meeting, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Hidden Treasures: Accessing the Riches in Pacific Collections,” Pacific Islands Studies

Conference, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Emerging Technologies Affecting Libraries,” Hawaii Library Association Conference, 2006,

Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Sakadas and Beyond: Connecting the Past to Inspire the Future,” Filipino American National

Historical Society (FANHS) 11th National Conference, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Building Global Communities,” Kukulu Kaiaulu: Educational Technology Conference, 2006, Honolulu,

Hawaii.

“Bringing Power to the Information Pipeline,” Hawaii Library Association Conference, 2004, Honolulu,

Hawaii.

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