
Information Specialist, Mentor, Career Coach, Student Advisor, Self-Starter, Socia Media & Networking Maven, Educator
Greater New York City Area

Information Specialist, Mentor, Career Coach, Student Advisor, Self-Starter, Socia Media & Networking Maven, Educator
Greater New York City Area
Work: Substantial proficiency in cutting-edge internet and Web technology. Self-starter and self-motivated. Substantial experience in public service librarianship and database searching in academic libraries. Board-certified school media specialist. Currently position: First librarian at Yeshiva University directly responsible for electronic reserves. Create and maintain collection of over 8,000 reserve documents and 500 course pages for most schools of Yeshiva University, including graduate and Hebrew studies, using SirsiDynix's Docutek system in compliance of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act .
Professional service: Advisement and mentoring of library students, new librarians and librarians in transition.
Always interested in issues of professional development and sharing of knowledge.
mentoring, union negotiation, communication, technology applications, knowledge management, 401C3 not-for-profit
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)
Create and maintain electronic reserves database using SirsiDynix technology in compliance with copyright regulations. Liaise with both faculty and students to facilitate use of this vital and well-appreciated library service.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
September 1976 — May 1982 (5 years 9 months)
Instructed English as a Second Language to students from grades 7-12. Headed the English Department from 1981-1982.
MSLIS , Library and Information Science , 1993 — 1995
Practicum Ramaz Upper School,NYC. Board Certification School Media Specialist.
professional networking, information literacy, kosher gourmet cooking,reading, classical music, Judaism
ALA, AJL, AJL-NYMA, ACRL, ACRL-NY, Beta Phi Mu/Theta, New York Library Club, Inc., NY Librarians' Meet-Up
Beta Phi Mu membership, MSLIS Graduation from Pratt Institute with honors