SKILLS
- Library Reference
Conduct reference interviews to provide quality information to students, faculty, and members of the community, using books, periodicals, Internet and commercial online databases, teaching search strategies when appropriate - Library Instruction
In collaboration with faculty, conduct classes on research methods, material selection and citation, covering the use of print resources, databases and other online sources; create print and online guides - Web Design
Design and maintain websites in team environments, writing HTML and CSS, editing Javascript and PHP, using simple text editors as well as DreamWeaver and Joomla software; create and edit images for websites use using PhotoShop
Examples: www.cclf.org, www.lfhs.org, www.lf67.org, www.lakeforest.edu/library - Library Collection Development
Act as library liaison for departments covering the disciplines of Sociology, Anthropology, Physics, Biology, Environmental Studies, Islamic Studies, Religion, Mathematics and Computer Science, recommending additions to the library collection, weeding, and advocating on behalf of departmental members for additions to the collection including books, serials, and databases, negotiating innovative budgetary solutions - Supervision
Schedule, train, and supervise student employees in the library and computer lab; write manuals and check-lists - Equipment
Operate computers, photocopiers, printers, VCRs, camcorders, overhead projectors, scanners, and their accompanying software; training faculty, students, and others in their use and trouble-shooting - Library materials processing
Experienced in copy and original cataloging, book covering and repair - Fine Art and Graphic Design
Create realistic, figurative images using pencil, pastel, watercolor, oil, and/or PhotoShop
Examples: oil watercolor watercolor portrait pastel digital
EXPERIENCE
Reference and Web Services Librarian at a small private
college
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE - Lake Forest, Illinois
2001 - PRESENT
Librarian at College Preparatory School
LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL - Sacramento, California
1997 - 2001
Library Assistant
COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS-Weed, California
APRIL 1992 - JULY 1997
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE - Lake Forest, Illinois
2001 - PRESENT
Librarian at College Preparatory School
LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL - Sacramento, California
1997 - 2001
Library Assistant
COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS-Weed, California
APRIL 1992 - JULY 1997
PUBLICATIONS
Miller, R., & Bohm, N. S. (2005). Start at the beginning: Your job responsibilities and how to accomplish them. In G. M. Gregory (Ed.), The successful academic librarian: Winning strategies from library leaders (pp. 3-12). Medford, N.J.: Information Today, Inc.
Bohm, N. E. S. (2000) Topic #7: The librarian’s image throughout the twentieth century.
EDUCATION
Masters in Library and Information Science Degree
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
1998 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- CHICO
1995 - 1997
Library Technicians Certificate
COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS-Weed, CA
1992 - 1994
Course work in Biochemistry and Art
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-Urbana, IL
1970 - 1972
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
1998 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- CHICO
1995 - 1997
Library Technicians Certificate
COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS-Weed, CA
1992 - 1994
Course work in Biochemistry and Art
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-Urbana, IL
1970 - 1972
Last updated:
January 2, 2011