Michael Pate

Assistant Director at Highlands County Library System

Lakeland, Florida Area

Current
  • Assistant Director of Libraries at Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
Past
  • Reference Librarian at Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
  • Media Specialist at Polk County School Board
  • Computer Lab Administrator at Highlands County School Board
Education
  • University of South Florida
  • University of South Florida
  • Webber International University
  • South Florida Community College
  • Avon Park High School
Connections
45 connections
Industry
Libraries
Websites

Michael Pate’s Summary

Librarian with experience in both Public Libraries and Media Centers. Primary experience is in Reference but have been involved in many aspects of profession.

Michael Pate’s Specialties:

Reference, Cataloging, Circulation


Michael Pate’s Experience

  • Assistant Director of Libraries

    Highlands County Board of County Commissioners

    (Libraries industry)

    May 2003Present (5 years 6 months)

    Currently: Branch Manager of the Avon Park Public Library in Avon Park, FL and Wed Designer for the Heartland Library Cooperative in Sebring, FL

  • Reference Librarian

    Highlands County Board of County Commissioners

    (Government Administration industry)

    August 1999May 2003 (3 years 10 months)

    Reference Librarian at the Sebring Public Library in Sebring, FL

  • Media Specialist

    Polk County School Board

    (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Libraries industry)

    July 1997June 1999 (2 years)

    Media Specialist at Eastside Elementary, Haines City, FL

  • Computer Lab Administrator

    Highlands County School Board

    (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    October 1993June 1997 (3 years 9 months)

    Integrated Learning System at Avon Park Middle School


Michael Pate’s Education

  • University of South Florida

    MA, Library & Information Science, 19951997

    Activities and Societies:
    Sun Coast Area Teacher Training (S.C.A.T.T)
  • University of South Florida

    BS, Social Science Education, 19911992

  • Webber International University

    BS, Computer Information Systems, 19861988

  • South Florida Community College

    AA, General Education, 19831986

  • Avon Park High School

    Diploma, 19801984


Additional Information

Michael Pate’s Websites:

Michael Pate’s Interests:

libraries, literature, technology

Michael Pate’s Groups:

American Library Association, Florida Library Association

  •    University of South Florida Alumni Group

Michael Pate’s Contact Settings

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  • reference requests
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