DAN BROWER

(816) 258-3678
DBrower620@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scenic Regional Library; Union, MO

Dec 2014-Present

Assistant Director
Head of Public Services and Adult Programming Coordinator
Supervise, advise, and guide Branch Managers
Examine, analyze, and improve current services
Implement new service models
Oversee capital plan and new building campaign

Mid-Continent Public Library; Great Kansas City, MO Area

May 2013-Nov 2014

Parkville Branch Manager (May 2013-Nov 2014)

Hire, supervise, and train 40+ staff on customer service, technology, and procedures
Manage material, supply, and discretionary branch budgets throughout the year
Responsible for branch collection development, including acquisition and weeding of materials
Establish, maintain, and grow meaningful community partnerships for the library
Lead branch toward vision, mission, and strategic goals of MCPL
Establish and implement a branch business plan to advance KPIs in the MCPL strategic plan
Red Bridge Branch Assistant Branch Manager (Nov 2011-May 2013)
Supervised branch daily operations and served as branch supervisor in managers absence
Created monthly, weekly, daily, and special event schedules for all branch staff
Trained branch staff on readers advisory, technology, and customer service skills
Assisted branch manager in collection development (purchasing and withdrawal)
Established and maintained community partnerships and outreach efforts
Supervised and trained all shelvers/pages
Blue Springs South Branch Librarian Assistant I (Aug 2008-Nov 2011)
Customer Service Champion for MCPL
Processed incoming books, serials and periodicals
Served as staff technology troubleshooter and public technology trainer
Conducted training sessions and produced system-wide training materials for library technology
Served as member of Database Training Committee
Led branch outreach programs throughout the librarys service area

SPECIAL PROJECTS

2015 MLA/KLA Joint Conference Coordinator (20122015)

Project Coordinator for the Center School Summer School Outreach Program (2012)
MCPL Electronic Resources Selection Committee (20122014)
MCPL Procedures Review Committee (20132014)
MCPL Liaison and Member of Northland Ethnic Festival Planning Committee (20132014)
Education Committee chairman and board member for Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce (20132014)
Scenic Regional Library Procedures Committee (2014-Present)

DAN BROWER
(816) 258-3678
DBrower620@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in Social Media tools (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Blogger, Pinterest, Vine, Instagram, Periscope)
Expert on eBooks, eAudiobooks, and their respective devices.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Involved with creating and giving presentations on library policies, procedures, and collection management.

PRESENTATIONS

eReader Petting Zoo - Mid-America Library Alliance (Sept 18, 2012, Apr 18, 2013, Nov 7, 2013)
Common Technology Questions in the Modern Library World MALA (May 30, 2013, April 17, 2014)
Outreach: Reaching Populations that Cannot Reach You MALA Webcast (recorded Oct 2013)
Making the Transition from Trainee to Trainer Missouri Library Association (Oct 3, 2013)
Making the Transition from Trainee to Trainer Arkansas Library Association (Oct 7, 2013)
Health Resources at MCPL Mid-Continent Public Library (Nov 11, 2013)

EDUCATION
Emporia State University; Overland Park, KS

Dec 2013

Master of Library Science

Missouri State University; Springfield, MO

Dec 2007

Bachelor of Arts, History

AFFILIATIONS
Mid-America Library Alliance Face-to-face and online trainer (20122014)
Missouri Library Association Member
Kansas Library Association Member
Arkansas Library Association Member
Public Libraries Association Member
Blue Springs City Theatre Secretary (20122014)
Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity Philanthropy Alumnus Advisor to the Gamma Beta Chapter

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Missouri State University; Springfield, MO
Blueprint & Tech Manual Clerk
Independently created and maintained Facilities Maintenance Archives
Consolidated operating manuals for use as a reference source
Received and filed dated materials in accordance with deadlines
Assisted others with locating and interpreting documents

May 2005-Jul 2008

DAN BROWER
(816) 258-3678
DBrower620@gmail.com

REFERENCES
Jacqueline Reed
Branch Manager
Blue Springs South Branch (MCPL)
Blue Springs, MO
(816) 803-8489
jreed@mymcpl.org
Carol Smith
2013 Missouri Library Association President
Library Director, Nielsen Library
Alamosa, CO 81101
(660) 822-6094 (cell)
(719) 587-7820 (office)
carolsmith@adams.edu
Kelly Fann
2015 MLA/KLA Joint Conference Coordinator
Head of Cataloging and Processing
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence, KS
(816) 377-8831
fann.kelly@gmail.com
Michelle Brown
Board President
Blue Springs City Theatre
Blue Springs, MO
(816) 204-7383
cmmzpb@sbcglobal.net