Certified Librarian

Debra Timmons

Post Office Box *****

Florence, South Carolina 29504

Home 843-***-****

Mobile 843-***-****

E-mail ***********@**.**.***

OBJECTIVE

Experienced professional seeking a challenging role in an industry, where I can leverage my skills and experience to help your organization achieve its objectives and advance my career SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Accurately interpret and edit records

• Collaborating across departments

• Excellent knowledge of Copyright Laws

• Excellent knowledge of use of information and research sources (print, electronic automated library systems, online catalogs, electronic databases and internet

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent knowledge of bibliographic records

• Familiarity with different acquisition and access models for electronic resources

• Knowledge of Windows XP, Word, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Excel, Google Docs

• Knowledge of Professional databases

• Learning Management Systems D2L

• Aptitude for HTML and CSS coding

• Library Integrated Platforms

• Negotiating license terms academic library

• Research Databases

• Skilled in providing online instruction (individual and group)

• Skilled in technical troubleshooting for online learning problems

• Technical troubleshooting/Search and find records WORK HISTORY

2010- May 2024 Media Specialist, Florence District Two Advised teachers administrators, and students on the use of bibliographic records. Help teachers and students locate titles, names, subjects, notes, publication data, and information about the physical description of an item. Search and find records in professional databases. Knowledge of non-print media, such as movies, audiotapes, filmstrips, and slide presentations. Experts on the tools and techniques of media production and presentation. Interpret and edit existing library records. Negotiating license terms academic library. Assisted students and teachers with different acquisition and access models for electronic resources. Assist faculty and students with EBSCO Discovery Service.

2005-2010 English Teacher, Florence District Two

Taught various classes including English 12 and Test Preparatory Institute effective discipline management to ensure a cooperative classroom at all times.

2002-2005 English Teacher, Darlington County School District Taught various classes including English 10, English 10 Honors, English Honors 12, and Test Preparatory. Institute effective discipline management to ensure a cooperative classroom at all times.

2001-2002 Case Manager, Florence County School District 3 Prepared treatment plans for students, prepared and conducted sessions with students on pregnancy prevention, completed assessment to determine needed services. Prepared case plan for students.

2000-2001 Counselor, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Interviewed interpreted clients in terms of employment possibilities. Conducted therapeutic interaction and needs assessments on clients to assess appropriateness of services to provide.

1996-2000 Case Manager, Florence County Department of Social Services Assessed families’ financial situations to determine food stamp eligibility. Managed an assigned caseload by maintaining case files and responded to correspondence according to policy and procedures. 1993-1996 Administrative Assistant, Circle Park

Performed general office duties such as: organizing, developing, and implementing procedures for recording and filing various administrative forms.

1989-1993 Customer Service Representative, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Assisted beneficiaries of the U. S. Armed Forces with benefit and eligibility issues. Handled written as well as telephone inquires from beneficiaries and providers.

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts, Library Science University of South Carolina Master of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Webster University Bachelor of Arts, English/Mass Communications, Francis Marion College REFERENCE

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