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I have over 15 years of experience with web technologies in libraries.

Experience

SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries, Cincinnati, OH
(formally Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium)
Technology Coordinator
December 1999 - present

Current Responsibilities

  • Maintain and troubleshoot all technologies within the SWON Libraries offices, including staff computers, computer lab and classroom, phone system, and other equipment.
  • Configure and maintain the organization’s web, mail, and file servers, including all hardware, software, networking, and security. Host web sites and projects for other library-related organizations.
  • Develop the organization’s web sites using standards and best practices. Use scripting languages, databases, and content management systems to facilitate and enahnce projects.
  • Use open source and custome software to develop and maintain shared technology projects for the membership, including the Greater Cincinnati Memory Project and Media Catalog.
  • Provide consultation and referal services for member libraries, including grant recommendations/reviews, hardware/software recommendations, cost estimate, recommendations for new services, troubleshooting, and web site evaluations.
  • Provide direct technology assistance to to member libraries, including web site development, patron computer management, security audits, and wireless surveys.
  • Develop and present training classes on technology topics for libraries.
  • Participate in organizational planning and special projects.

Accomplishments

  • 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 100 training sessions for the SWON Libraries membership and at national, state, and regional events.

Library Computing Services, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
LAN Analyst (April 1997 - November 1999)
Student Employee (September 1992 - March 1997)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as UNIX programmer and administrator for the University Libraries’ web server, electronic reserves server, and electronic catalog systems. Recommend, install, configure, test, and tune systems to ensure efficient and uninterrupted system operation. Develop and maintain Perl, CGI, C++, and shell scripts for web-based and administrative applications. Consult with the University Libraries’ Web Manager to maintain web server operations and services. Serve as backup for the Libraries’ Web Manager.
  • Serve as TCP/IP network administrator. Consult with the University’s Computing and Telecommunications Department to maintain, tune, and troubleshoot the University Libraries’ firewall configuration. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the University Libraries’ proxy server. Configure local systems and consult with OhioLINK to grant/deny access of local and OhioLINK resources by the Affiliated Institutions.
  • Supervise the Library Computing Services Department’s student employees. Interview, hire, prepare work schedules for, and assist in training of student employees. Appraise student employee performance and execute disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Served as WSU’s primary liaison to OhioLINK. Analyzed PC and file server hardware to ensure optimal system performance. Participated in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of new PC products and services. Installed and configured PC software. Configured and managed the University Libraries’ LAN. Trained library staff in network operations and use of PC applications. Served as temporary Web Manager for the University Libraries for a three-month period.

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated the implementation of the University Libraries’ web-based, electronic reserves system.
  • Assisted in the development of a web-based, interactive list of full-text resources.
  • Developed a program for electronically transferring fines from the University Libraries’ on-line catalog to the University Bursar.
  • Assisted in the installation and configuration of adaptive equipment in the University Libraries’ public area.
  • Assisted in the configuration of an Internet firewall and proxy server for the University Libraries.
  • Participated in the design and implementation of the University Libraries’ computer training centers.

Education

Wright State University, Dayton OH
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
June 1998

Selected Coursework in Educational Technology

Skills

Web Development

  • Content Management - Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, MediaWiki
  • Lanuages - XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, RSS, SQL, XML
  • Tools - Subversion, Quanta, Eclipse, Gimp, Firebug

Network Administration

  • TCP/IP, switches, routers, firewalls, cabling
  • Wireless - surveys, installation, management, security, PublicIP

Server Administration

  • OS - Linux (Debian, RedHat, Ubuntu), Sun Solaris
  • Web - Apache, SSL, Webalizer
  • Database - MySQL, PHPMyAdmin
  • Mail - Postfix, Dovecot, Mailman, Squirrelmail, Sendmail, Spamassasin
  • Security - IP Tables, Logcheck, Tripwire, Fail2ban, ClamAV
  • Scripting - Bash, sed, awk, grep, etc.
  • Other - SSHD, Samba, vsFTP, VMware

PC Administration

  • OS - MS Windows XP/2000/NT, DOS, Linux/X11
  • Applications - MS Office, OpenOffice, Gaim, IE, Firefox, Thunderbird

Library Systems

  • Innovative Interfaces
  • Greenstone

Presentations

Made over 100 presentations on topics such as web development, wireless networking, PC security & troubleshooting, open source software, mobile devices/gadgets, social software (blogs, wikis, RSS, etc.) and general technology trends. Organizations include:

Memberships / Committees / Task Forces

Honors