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Monica Garcia

Senior Public Services Librarian

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Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled librarian with over 10 years of experience in public services. Passionate about supporting and empowering individuals through education and information. Seeking a position as a Digital Asset Manager to leverage my skills and expand my technical expertise.

Core Qualifications

  • Masters in Library Science and Professional Writing.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of database design and basic SQL queries.
  • 10 years of library experience honing my information curation skills.

Education

  • MLIS, Valdosta State University
  • MS in Book Publishing, Portland State University
  • BA in English Literature, Portland State University

Professional Experience

Senior Public Services Librarian

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries; Vancouver, WA

June 2023 - Present

  • Supervise and mentor four Senior Library Assistants.
  • Advocated for the creation of a monthly Sensory Storytime for neurodivergent kids.
  • Develop culturally responsive programs for adult learners in English and other languages.
  • Responsible for monthly programs that brought more than 500 people to the library.
  • Research and respond to complex questions on a wide range of topics.
  • Answering up to 65% of reference questions for the library district.
  • Developing partnerships with local agencies and artists.
  • One such partnership resulted in over 50 new library card sign-ups in one day.
  • Curate information in response to requests for reading suggestions in print collection and digital assets.
  • At least one monthly individual session to support patron research needs.
  • Writing, editing, and organizing documentation to support projects and programs.
  • Created shared drive and documentation for library display and art teams.
  • Advise digital interfaces librarian on UX and accessibility issues.
  • This month alone, I discovered and reported two user experience issues.
  • Curate library art collection; maintain spreadsheets to track artists and installations.
  • Expanded our art into a third gallery space on children’s floor.

Senior Branch Supervisor

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries; Vancouver, WA

June 2021 - June 2023

  • Supervise, train, mentor, evaluate, and provide performance feedback to Public Service Assistants.
  • Participate in the management of the branch.
  • Analysis of workflow; developing procedures to improve work output.
  • Assess work assignments and activities, making changes as necessary to streamline work for efficiency.
  • Provide reference, reader's advisory, and technology assistance to library patrons.
  • Participate in and lead organizational meetings

Collections Assistant

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries; Vancouver, WA

December 2018 - June 2021

  • Proofread metadata descriptions for inconsistencies using AARC2.
  • Identify and correctly classify materials in the ILS database.

Senior Library Assistant

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries; Vancouver, WA

October 2017 - December 2018

  • Develop and implement children's programming in conjunction with the Youth Services Department.
  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach activities.
  • Supervise teen volunteers; perform acting person in charge duties as needed.
  • Write descriptive social media content to promote branch events.
  • Assist patrons in the use of library technology.
  • Collaborate with district coordinators and staff to evaluate and improve programs.

Public Service Assistant

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries; Vancouver, WA

November 2014- October 2017

  • Act as a representative of FVRL to the public by implementing rules and regulations.
  • Utilize knowledge of FVRL's collection, programs, and policies to assist patrons.
  • Research library databases and collections in response to reference questions.
  • Write descriptive social media content to promote branch events.
  • Assess the quality of collection and weed books per organizational guidelines.

Freelance Writer, Marketing, and Social Media Analyst

Self-Employed; Vancouver, WA

November 2012- Present

  • Act as a representative of FVRL to the public by implementing rules and regulations.
  • Utilize knowledge of FVRL's collection, programs, and policies to assist patrons.
  • Research library databases and collections in response to reference questions.
  • Write descriptive social media content to promote branch events.
  • Assess the quality of collection and weed books per organizational guidelines.

Committee Work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

June 2018-March of 2023

Secretary of AFSCME Local 301L

Septembr 2023-Present

Computing Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • HTML & CSS
  • Database Design Concepts & SQL Queries
  • Workflows by SirsiDynix ILS