Research & Digital Library Services

SHEILA OWEN

Memphis, TN 381**-***-*** **** ******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and experienced Librarian with broadly applicable skills in metadata editing, proofreading, and management, digital resource coordination, and training. Proven ability to lead teams and contribute to seamless organizational operations. Adept at providing research support to diverse user groups. Skilled in utilizing various academic systems and technologies. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, and handling online, phone, and in-person research requests. Friendly and collaborative team player. SKILLS

●Writing

●Editing and proofreading

●Analytical skills

●Attention to detail

●Digital and traditional research

●Spreadsheets

EXPERIENCE

Associate Librarian

Harding School of Theology Memphis, TN

August 2000 - July 2026

●Provided original and copy cataloging using the OCLC WMS ILS.

●Migrated library systems from ExLibris Voyager to OCLC WMS in collaboration with the University Systems Librarian and IT department

●Assisted students in research, access to digital resources, technical support, and other library services

●Supervised library staff members and volunteers, providing guidance and training as needed.

●Prepared statistical reports regularly to help senior librarians make relevant operational decisions.

●Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.

●Maintained accurate records of library inventory and usage statistics for reporting purposes.

●Edited the HST Bridge, a quarterly newsletter, July 2011 to November 2015. Director of Library Services

Rochester College Rochester Hills, MI

August 1994 - July 2000

●Managed Muirhead Library, overseeing staff, budget, and library services.

●Participated in the Academic Policies Committee and contributed to North Central Association accreditation. Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO August 1993 - July 1994

●Taught six sections of Library Skills

●Revised and updated curricula.

Middle School Teacher

Desert Springs Middle School, Palm Springs Unified School District Desert Hot Springs, CA

August 1990 - June 1992

●Developed curriculum and taught five classes of Language Arts and Social Studies to 25-35 sixth and seventh graders each day.

●Participated in local and state-mandated instructional training and implemented associated programs.

●Incorporated hands-on activities into lessons for improved comprehension of subject material. EDUCATION

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Library Science

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO

May 1994

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

April 1989

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

●American Theological Library Association 2001 - Present

●Christian College Librarians 1995 - Present: scholarship committee 2011-2013, 2019-2020; secretary 2014-2018

●Tennessee Theological Library Association 2000 - Present: secretary 2011-2013, treasurer 2018 - present

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