Tammie

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1 2 4 N o r t h r i d g e D r i v e , M a d i s o n , M i s s i s s i p p i
6 0 1 . 9 2 7 . 7 4 9 1 t t e r r y @ m c l s . m s

Summary of Qualifications

More than 21 years of continued service within the Madison County Library System
(MCLS) serving in a supervisory role.
Ability to translate services, policies and procedures into patron-focused outcomes.
Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to adjust to new policies and
technology.
Experienced in the area of multi-tasking with a creative eye for detail.
Dedicated, hardworking team member who networks well with others at all levels to
include Board of Trustee members, library administration, co-workers, Friends of the
Library members, and volunteers.

Work History
Madison Public Library, Madison, Mississippi
Branch Manager January 2014 - Present
Interim Branch Manager/Head of Circulation October 2013 January 2014
Head of Circulation December 2005 October 2013
Interim Branch Manager October 2005 December 2005
Head of Circulation March 1998 October 2005
Supervises and trains staff and volunteers.
Monitors employee timesheets, sick leave, and vacation leave records.
Responsible for daily operations of library.
Selects and orders library materials and supplies.
Completes weekly money reports.
Assists with the planning and implementation of library programs.
Participates in library committees as needed.
Serves as branch Facebook Administrator.
Compiles and reports library statistics.
Designs flyers, invitations, and library signage.
Works with outreach volunteers to provide service to local nursing homes.
Processes memorials and completes thank you letters to donors.
Serves as library photographer.
Creates staff work schedules.
Assists library patrons with reference and readers advisory.
Resolves circulation issues as needed.
Inventories library collections as scheduled.
Monitors computer users and assists with questions as needed.
Assists with preparations for Board of Trustee Meetings and Holiday Luncheons.

Ridgeland Public Library, Ridgeland, Mississippi

Head of Circulation December 1992 March 1998
Supervised and trained circulation employees, including shelvers and volunteers.
Assisted library patrons with reference and readers advisory.
Analyzed and resolved circulation issues.
Helped with the automation of all branches in MCLS.
Inventoried library collections.
Monitored computer users and assisted with questions as needed.
Performed overall patron library services and supervised the circulation desk.
Processed all incoming mail, including newspapers and magazines.
Prepared monthly work schedules for library staff.
Assisted with holiday and special programs at the library.
Created flyers and library signage.
Served on library committees as needed.

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office; SIRSI Library Software

Overdrive
Multiple Social Media Sites: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Digital SLR Cameras
Digital Photography Software

Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), December 2017

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana

Bachelor of General Studies Degree, December 1992

Associate of Science Degree, December 1990

Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi

Undergraduate Coursework, 1985-1986

Professional Associations

Member of American Library Association (ALA)

Member of Mississippi Library Association (MLA)

References
Available upon request.