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Hi, I'm Ann Hanson Lininger, Executive Director at the Mukwonago Community Library Library.
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Ann Hanson Lininger's Experience:
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Executive Director at Mukwonago Community Library
July 2013 - Present | Mukwonago, WI -
Executive Director at Mukwonago Community Library
July 2013 - Present | Mukwonago, WI -
Department Head - Technical Services at Racine Public Library
July 2008 - July 2013Provide overall direction and assistance to subordinate staff (5.5 FTE) in performing cataloging activities and other department functions. Responds to inquires from other department and SHARE libraries (53 member libraries) about cataloging practices,online catalog functions, and department policies. Leads and participates with other team members in the development and/or revision of departmental policies, procedures and systems. Prepares statistical and other reports and analyses. Monitors the selection of materials and consults with the selecting librarians to ensure community needs are met. Updates and maintains the collection development policy to reflect current best practices. Performs original and copy cataloging of a wide variety of materials in diverse formats (including serials and e-books), and collaborates with library colleagues to create and implement best practices for the creation and maintenance of collections. Negotiates with vendors for print, non-print, online, and other materials. Manages the libraryâs Sirsi database Performs cataloging and classification of library materials using online databases in accordance with current international cataloging standards, local and SHARE practices. Chairperson of the SHARE cataloging committee and steering committee. Participates in the libraryâs scheduled public services evening staff rotation. Provides expertise to patrons and staff regarding the retrieval of information via the libraryâs online catalog. Prepares documentation and training tools and participate in delivery of system wide training sessions. Creates original Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records and update SkyRiver records to add to the Libraryâs online catalog. Classifies using the Dewey Decimal Classification and constructs call numbers for materials added to the Libraryâs collection. Attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as part of on-going professional development.
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Instructor at Kaplan Online University
July 2007 - September 2009Teaching responsibilities included time spent in the virtual classroom and in immediate preparation for courses. Maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught. Preparing teaching materials. Conferring with students on course materials. Reviewing written assignments, evaluating presentations and examinations. Administrative responsibilities included: writing syllabi, grading course work, and submitting final grades.
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Library Director at Sanford Brown College
March 2007 - May 2008Operated a college library including the collection development, acquisitions, AACR2 cataloging and circulation of materials. Provided Academic Reference services to both Faculty and Students. Worked in conjunction with the Education team in the development of collection needs. Created and implemented a Library Advisory Board. Assisted in student success through educational presentations on electronic resources and databases and assisted in the academic advising of students for academic success and retention purposes. Worked as part of the Education team to ensure the academic success of students. Supervised five student employees.
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Librarian at Kenosha Public Library
2005 - 2007Assisted patrons with their library needs. Provided readerâs advisory assistance, quick reference, and detailed research assistance. Used information resources in a variety of formats including print, CR-ROM, on-line databases, the Internet, etc. to fill requests. Developed and maintained library collections of books, magazines, audio-visual, and other materials. Selected materials for assigned collections. Provided both one-on-one and group training in the use of the library, the library catalog, reference materials, computer databases, and the Internet. Explained library policies and procedures to the public. Publicized library activities and materials through displays, bibliographies, and brochures.
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Children's Librarian at Cook Memorial Public Library District
2003 - 2005 -
Librarian at Racine Public Library
2000 - 2003
Ann Hanson Lininger's Education:
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2001 – 2003Master's -
Gustavus Adolphus College
1993 – 1997BAConcentration: History
Ann Hanson Lininger's Interests & Activities:
Libraries, librarianship, cataloging, metadata, books, reading, publishing