Elizabeth A.

(Betty) Thomas
2226 Cumberland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 704-372-7415 thomasresearch@hotmail.com

http://earthtobetty.wordpress.com

Reference Projects

EDUCATION
Master of Library and Information Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Electives: Advanced Reference, Business Reference, Emerging Tech Trends, Principles of Database Information Retrieval, Marketing for Libraries, Special Libraries

August 2011

Company Analysis and Country Business Analysis Future of Reference Service: Mobile Devices Online Resources for Kidney Diseases Diversity Practices Latinos and the Juvenile Justice System Cross Channel Distribution Systems

Master of Business Administration

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

EXPERIENCE
Charlotte School of Law Library Reference Librarian PT

November 2011 - Present

Experiential Marketing Self Managing Teams HR Training & Development for Librarians

Provide reference service to students, faculty and public using specialized legal resources and understanding the importance of customer service Design active learning exercises for an advanced research course Collaborate with other reference librarians on various reference issues Blog for law library blog site at http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com/ Create attractive displays such as John Grisham and His Novels and The Charters of Freedom

Technology Assessments
Business Database Comparisons Reference 2.0 ILS Selection Plan Website Analysis Digital Reference Systems

Central Piedmont Community College Libraries Librarian PT

October 2011 Present

Provide reference service to students and faculty at a branch campus using extensive knowledge of colleges catalog and database resources and Microsoft Office applications Create a welcoming environment for students to use the library Instruct students one-on-one in information literacy skills Research topics such as best practices for designing research paper assignments, library space utilization, and college readiness of community college students Supervise the library to enable the library manager to attend meetings and other opportunities for promoting the library to the college community

QR Codes

Evaluate resources such as databases, VHS collection, and video service Perform circulation services consistent with librarys policies and procedures Prepare information for online course guides Assemble book displays in conjunction with activities of the college and interests of students and faculty

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Substitute Media Specialist Testing Associate

February 2007 Present

Teach up to six classes daily at an elementary school of approximately 500 students Assist students with research using print and online resources Provide readers advisory service to students, teachers and parents As Testing Associate, prepare and coordinate materials for end-of-year testing at middle school

Johnson & Wales University Library Reference Internship

January May 2011

Provided research consulting service to faculty, completing 12 research projects for 8 professors. Assisted students with catalog and database needs by answering questions in person, by email and by chat Conducted 7 information literacy sessions for a freshman speech course using Prezi software

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Volunteer Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room Morrison Regional Branch Reference

October 2010 October 2011

Provided reference service to patrons at the reference desk of a regional branch of the public library Organized archives from the Mecklenburg County Law & Government Library records Created an Excel spreadsheet/finding aid to facilitate searching for materials in the vault Assisted with reclassification of the materials in the Carolina Room by assigning Cutter symbols

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Media Assistant Part Time PTA Media Coordinator Volunteer & Tutor

August 2002 July 2008

Volunteered 6 years in position of Media Assistant in a Charlotte Mecklenburg elementary school. During two of those years, my volunteer time amounted to more than 700 hours each year and included two library facility moves. In August 2007, the school had a sufficient number of students to have a part time Media Assistant position and I was paid for what I had been doing the previous years as a volunteer. In July 2008, the position was eliminated with the first round of budget cuts. I continued to volunteer in the media center and tutor. Created website for library including a virtual tour (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFyOV-RrdA) Managed the library so that the media specialist could focus on teaching students library and literacy skills Helped students do research with print and online resources Provided readers advisory service to students, parents and teachers Assisted teachers in finding materials to augment the curriculum Copy-cataloged materials, inventoried and weeded collection Recruited, trained and supervised 20 library volunteers each year Raised the PTAs yearly library budget to more than $7000

Researched topics such as teaching logic skills and TRAILS Provided recent research studies and information on new resources to librarian group Experienced with Sirsi Dynixs Horizon integrated library system

Community Service

1988 - 2002

Tutored adults in literacy instruction through Central Piedmont Community Colleges ABLE program Recognized in Charlotte Observer article for work with this program Organized management development programs as Vice President, International Management Council Conducted foreign policy discussions for the Great Decisions Series, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Mediated disputes for the Dispute Resolution Program, City of Charlotte Organized playgroups and outings, led Girl Scout troop and continue to facilitate long standing book club

Philip Morris U.S.A. Concord, North Carolina Organizational Work Unit Coordinator Special Assignment
Achieved outstanding performance ratings Designed and implemented employee involvement program for facility Coordinated development of 18 problem solving teams, 35 work unit teams Instructed 260 employees in group problem solving and effective meeting skills

1983-1988

Section Supervisor Manufacturing

Managed twelve high-speed modules operated by 40 unionized production employees achieving safety, quality, and productivity objectives

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Employee Relations and Recruiting Supervisor

New Milford, Connecticut

1980-1983

Advised managers on human resources management issues at production facility of 1200 employees Resolved employee relations concerns with employees and managers Contributed to quality improvement management team Identified as high potential professional

Personnel Specialist
Recruited salaried professional and managers for plant and corporate positions Supervised the administration of the Educational Opportunities Program Represented the plant during OFCCP, EEOC and OSHA audits

PUBLICATION
Thomas, E.A., Bird, N., & Moniz, R.J. (Spring 2012). Informationists in a Small University Library. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 51(3), 223-225.

CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Librarian in North Carolina (Certificate #: 10105)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Charlotte Area Law Librarian Association 2012 Present North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association 2012 - Present Freedom to Read Foundation 2011 - Present Special Library Association 2010 Present North Carolina Chapter 2011 Present Legal Division 2011 - Present North Carolina Library Association 2010 Present Community & Junior College Section 2011 - Present Metrolina Library Association 2009 - Present Association for Independent Information Professionals 2009 - Present American Library Association 2008 Present ACRL and RUSA 2012 - Present

REFERENCES
Dr. Richard Moniz, Jr. Director of Library Services Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 801 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 richard.moniz@jwu.edu 980-598-1603 Dianne ONeal Media Specialist Eastover Elementary School Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 500 Cherokee Road Charlotte, NC 28207 d.oneal@cms.k12.nc.us 980-343-5505 Abby Rovner Librarian Merancas Campus Library TS 243 Central Piedmont Community College 11930 Verhoeff Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 abby.rovner@cpcc.edu 704-330-7103