Glen Horton

Current

Technology Coordinator and Assistant Director at SWON Libraries (formerly Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium)

Past

Interim Executive Director at Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium
Interim Executive Director at Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium
LAN Analyst at Wright State University Libraries

Student Employee at Wright State University Libraries

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Education

Wright State University

Connections

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Industry

Libraries

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Glen Horton’s Summary

I have over 15 years experience working in a non-profit environment with libraries of all types. I provide technology assistance, training, and facilitate shared projects in libraries.

Glen Horton’s Specialties:

Non-profits, libraries, web development using XHTML and CSS standards, Linux administration, database management in MySQL, web application development with PHP, network management, training

Glen Horton’s Experience

Technology Coordinator and Assistant Director

SWON Libraries (formerly Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium)

(Libraries industry)

December 1999 — Present (10 years )

My duties require me to have experience in a wide range of technologies. I'm responsible for providing technology assistance, technology training, and facilitating shared projects within the SWON Libraries membership.

Served as Interim Director on two occasions for a total of 15 months. Built the GCLC/SWON Libraries technology infrastructure from the ground up. Developed an online event management and registration system in PHP and MySQL. Presented over 150 training sessions for the SWON Libraries membership and at national, state, and regional events.
Interim Executive Director

Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Libraries industry)

February 2004 — August 2004 (7 months)
Interim Executive Director

Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Libraries industry)

January 2002 — August 2002 (8 months)
LAN Analyst

Wright State University Libraries

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

April 1997 — November 1999 (2 years 8 months)

In addition to managing the libraries' 200+ PC's, I assisted in administering the libraries' web, file, and library catalog servers.
Student Employee

Wright State University Libraries

(Libraries industry)

September 1992 — March 1997 (4 years 7 months)

Worked part-time as a student employee in the Libraries' automation department.

Glen Horton’s Education

Wright State University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science , Computer Science, Educational Technology , 1992 — 1998

Concentration in Educational Technology

Additional Information

Glen Horton’s Websites:

Glen Horton’s Interests:

open source, web development/programming, gadgets

Glen Horton’s Groups:

State Library of Ohio - LSTA Advisory Council
Cincinnati Drupal Users Group
Ohio, Indiana, Northern Kentucky PHP Users Group
Ohio Council of Library and Information Services (2004-2009)
Ohio Library Council IT Division (2005-2008)
American Society for Information Science & Technology (1998-2006)