Thomas, Elizabeth a. (Betty) - Resume

 

Elizabeth A. (Betty) Thomas 2226 Cumberland Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28203

704-372-7415

[email protected] 

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Reference Projects

EDUCATION Master of Library and Information Studies University of North Carolina at Greensboro

August 2011

Company Analysis and Country Business  Analysis

Electives: Advanced Reference, Business Reference, Emerging Tech Trends, Principles of Database Information Retrieval, Marketing for Libraries, Special Libraries

Future of Reference Service: Mobile Devices

Master of Business Administration  University of Georgia

Online Resources for Kidney Diseases Diversity Practices

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Latinos and the Juvenile  Justice System Cross Channel Distribution Systems

EXPERIENCE Charlotte School of Law Library Reference Librarian PT

November 2011 - Present 

Experiential Marketing Self Managing Teams

  Provide reference service to students, faculty and public using specialized legal resources and understanding the importance of customer service   Design active learning exercises for an advanced research course   Collaborate with other reference librarians on various reference issues   Blog for law library blog site at  at http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com/  http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com/    Create attractive displays such as John Grisham and His Novels and The Charters of Freedom

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HR Training & Development for Librarians

Technology

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Central Piedmont Community College Libraries   Librarian PT  

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Business Database Comparisons

October 2011 – Present

  Provide reference service to students and faculty at a branch campus using extensive knowledge of college’s catalog and database resources and Microsoft Office applications   Create a welcoming environment for students to use the library   Instruct students one-on-one in information literacy skills   Research topics such as best practices for designing research paper assignments, library space utilization, and college readiness of community college students   Supervise the library to enable the library manager to attend meetings and other opportunities for promoting the library to the college community

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Assessments

Reference 2.0 ILS Selection Plan Website Analysis Digital Reference Systems

 

       

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Evaluate resources such as databases, VHS collection, and video service Perform circulation services consistent with library’s policies and procedures  procedures   Prepare information for online course guides Assemble book displays in conjunction with activities of the college and interests of students and faculty

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Substitute Media Specialist Testing Associate

       

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February 2007 – Present

Teach up to six classes daily at an elementary school of approximately 500 students Assist students with research using print and online o nline resources Provide readers advisory service to students, teachers and parents As Testing Associate, prepare and coordinate materials for end-of-year testing at middle school

Johnson & Wales University Library Reference Internship 

January – May 2011

  Provided research consulting service to faculty, completing 12 research projects for 8 professors.   Assisted students with catalog and database needs by answering questions in person, by email and by chat 

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  Conducted 7 information literacy sessions for a freshman speech course using Prezi software

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Volunteer  

October 2010 – October 2011 

Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room Morrison Regional Branch – Reference        

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Provided reference service to patrons at the reference desk of a regional branch of the public library Organized archives from the Mecklenburg County Law & Government Library records Created an Excel spreadsheet/finding aid to facilitate searching for materials in the vault Assisted with reclassification reclassification of the materials in the Carolina Room by assigning Cutter symbols

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Media Assistant  –  Part  Part Time  PTA Media Coordinator Volunteer & Tutor

August 2002 – July 2008 

  Volunteered 6 years in position of Media Assistant in a Charlotte Mecklenburg Mecklenburg elementary school. During two of

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those years, my volunteer time amounted to more than 700 hours each year and included two library facility moves. In August 2007, the school had a sufficient number of students to have a part time Media Assistant position and I was paid for what I had been doing the previous years as a volunteer. In July 2008, the position was eliminated with the first round of budget cuts. I continued to volunteer in the media center and tutor. Created website for library including a virtual tour (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFyOV-RrdA )  Managed the library so that the media specialist could focus on teaching students library and literacy skills Helped students do research with print and online resources Provided readers advisory service service to students, parents and teachers Assisted teachers in finding materials to augment the curriculum Copy-cataloged materials, inventoried and weeded collection Recruited, trained and supervised 20 library volunteers each year Raised the PTA’s yearly library budget to more than $7000

 

  Researched topics such as teaching logic skills and TRAILS   Provided recent research studies studies and information on new resources to librarian group   Experienced with Sirsi Dynix’s Horizon integrated library system

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1988 - 2002

Community Service

  Tutored adults in literacy instruction through Central Piedmont Community College’s ABLE program  –   – 

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Recognized in Charlotte Observer article for work with this program   Organized management development programs as Vice President, International Management Council

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Carolina-Ch arlotte   Conducted foreign policy discussions for the Great Decisions Series, University of North Carolina-Charlotte   Mediated disputes for the Dispute Resolution Program, City of Charlotte   Organized playgroups and outings, led Girl Scout troop and continue to facilitate long standing book club

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Concord, North Carolina Philip Morris U.S.A. Organizationall Work Unit Coordinator –  Special Organizationa   Special Assignment        

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1983-1988

Achieved “outstanding” performance ratings 

Designed and implemented employee involvement program for facility Coordinated development of 18 problem solving teams, 35 work unit teams Instructed 260 employees in group problem solving and effective meeting skills

Section Supervisor –  Manufacturing

  Managed twelve high-speed modules operated by 40 unionized production employees achieving safety, quality,

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and productivity objectives

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Employee Relations and Recruiting Supervisor

       

New Milford, Connecticut

1980-1983 

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Advised managers on human resources management issues at production facility of 1200 employees   Resolved employee relations concerns with employees and managers  Contributed to quality improvement management team 

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Identified as “high potential” professional  professional 

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Personnell Specialist Personne

  Recruited salaried professional and managers for plant and corporate positions   Supervised the administration of the Educational Opportunities Program   Represented the plant during OFCCP, EEOC and OSHA audits

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PUBLICATION Thomas, E.A., Bird, N., & Moniz, R.J. (Spring 2012). Informationists in a Sma Smallll University Library. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 51 (3), 223-225.

CERTIFICATION Certified Public Librarian in North Carolina (Certificate ( Certificate #: 10105)

 

  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Charlotte Area Law Librarian Association 2012 – Present North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association 2012 - Present Freedom to Read Foundation 2011 - Present Special Library Association 2010 – Present North Carolina Chapter 2011 – Present Legal Division 2011 - Present North Carolina Library Association 2010 – Present Community & Junior College Section 2011 - Present Metrolina Library Association 2009 - Present Association for Independent Information Professionals 2009 - Present American Library Association 2008 – Present ACRL and RUSA 2012 - Present

REFERENCES Dr. Richard Moniz, Jr. Director of Library Services Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte 801 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 [email protected]  [email protected]  980-598-1603 Dianne O’Neal 

Media Specialist Eastover Elementary School Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 500 Cherokee Road Charlotte, NC 28207 [email protected]  980-343-5505 Abby Rovner Librarian Merancas Campus Library – TS 243 Central Piedmont Community College 11930 Verhoeff Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 [email protected]  [email protected]  704-330-7103