Résumé

D. Ceabron Williams, M. L.

Experience

2001-Present Flint River Regional Library System Griffin, GA

Head of Information Technology Services

Provide library service to the public throughout the library.
Provide original and copy cataloging for headquarters and branch libraries.
System Administrator for DOC: Digital Online Community.
Supervise Internet services and local area networks, including Microsoft Windows and LINUX
servers.
Provide technical support to library staff at all library locations.
Prepare and submit grants to GPLS for LSTA funding.
Supervise headquarters library on rotating basis as Duty Librarian.

1997-2001 Pine Mountain Regional Library System Manchester, GA

Library Technology Coordinator

Supervised branch libraries located in Taylor County, GA.
Supervised library catalog system, multiple Novell Netware networks, Internet access, etc.
Responsible for development, implementation, and coordination of technology plans and
projects for four-county system.
Prepared and submitted annual applications for Universal Service Fund.
Provide technical support to library staff at all library locations.

1994-1997 Greenville County Library Greenville, SC

Librarian II, Automation Specialist

Responsible for supervision and maintenance of Novell Netware based CD-ROM local area
network..
System Administrator for GreMLIN, the Greenville Metropolitan Library & Information Network.
Duties included work with library's DRA online catalog system and VAX/VMS mainframe..
As member of Automation Task Force, involved in automation and technology planning for
library system.
Selected computer-related library materials.
Provided reference assistance to library patrons in person and by telephone.

1991-1994 Greenville County Library Greenville, SC

Librarian I, Reference Librarian

Provided reference and readers advisory services to library patrons.
Actively involved in the collection management of library's collection through selection and
weeding of library materials. Primarily responsible for philosophy and religion areas.
Assisted in planning and implementation of library's CD-ROM local area network.
Assisted in planning and implementation of INFORM, the library's online information and
referral database.

1990-1991 Greenville County Library Greenville, SC

Children's Librarian, Librarian I

Provided reference and readers' advisory services to Children's Room patrons.
Actively involved in the collection management of children's resources through selection and
weeding of juvenile materials.
Responsible for children's programming both in-house and at five branch library locations.
Prepared information packets and other special assignments for Children's Services
Coordinator.

1987-1989 Augusta-Richmond County Public Library Augusta, GA

Pre-Professional Library Assistant

Provided reference and readers' advisory services to Children's Room patrons.
Primarily involved with programming for children in grades one through six.
Initiated and edited "Bookmarks", a library newsletter for area teachers and school media
specialists.
Prepared recommended reading lists on a variety of topics.
Coordinated reading improvement program for children during summer months.
Provided reference services and bibliographic instruction for elementary school groups.

1987 Augusta-Richmond County Public Library Augusta, GA

Library Assistant II

Provided reference and readers' advisory services to Children's Room patrons.
Duties and responsibilities included programming for pre-school children, puppet shows,
assistance with summer reading program and administrative support.

1982-1987 Nagasaki Nanzan Gakuen Nagasaki, Japan

Lay Missionary / English Language Instructor

Taught English Composition and English Conversation.
Assistant Homeroom Teacher for both junior and senior high school classrooms.
Assistant Faculty Advisor/Coach to school's Kyudo team.
Assigned to Administrative Section of faculty.

1980-1982 Nanzan Boy's Junior High School Nagoya, Japan

Lay Missionary / English Language Instructor

Taught English Conversation.
Coached students for speech tournaments.
Taught classes at Nanzan International School.

1979 - 1980 T. W. Josey High School Augusta, GA

Paraprofessional, Rank II

In Hearing Impaired Program at T. W. Josey High School.
Assisted classroom teacher and taught classes during teacher's absence.
Provided American Sign Language interpretation for teachers and mainstreamed HIP
students.

Education

1990 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Master of Librarianship from College of Library & Information Science.

1980-1981 Nanzan University Nagoya, Japan

Japanese Language studies.

1979 Divine Word Seminary Epworth, IA

Bachelor of Arts.
Major in Philosophy. Minor in Cross-Cultural Studies.

1975 Aquinas High School Augusta, GA

Licenses & Certifications

State of Georgia Public Librarian License.
State of South Carolina Public Librarian Certificate.
State of Georgia Notary Public.
Certified Avian Specialist (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council).

Interests & Activities

Author of: Avian First Aid: For Your Companion Bird.
Member of Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Former member of Georgia PINES Planning Subcommittees.
Former Finals and Semi-Finals Judge for Global Information Infrastructure Awards.
Former Adjunct Faculty. University of South Carolina, College of Library & Information
Science.
Former member of South Carolina Library Association Long-Range Planning Committee.
Former Chair and Vice-Chair of South Carolina Library Association Online Users Round
Table.
Former President and Vice-President of Greenville County Library Staff Association.

Conference Presentations & Articles

1996 Information Access Conference. "Free-Net Panel Discussion".
1996 Public Library Association Annual Conference. "GreMLIN Presentation".
1996 Faculty Training Workshop, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC. "Business and the
Internet".
1995 Information Access Conference. "Public Libraries and Free-Nets" and "GreMLIN: An
MCI LibraryLINK Demonstration".
1994 Biennial Conference of Southeastern Library Association. "Free-Net Free-for-ALL".
1994 Information Access Conference. "Public Library Reference Services and the PC".
Co-author of "Ask a Professional What? A Marketing Strategy Scenario, The
U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D Librarian, Number 75, 1990.

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