John Jackson’s résumé
Professional experience
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Columbus, (Ga.)
Cataloging Librarian 2021 to present
Performed original cataloging for new materials added to the collection.
Managed bibliographic records, item records, and authority records with Polaris ILS.
Built and maintained an internal system for managing library statistics data and displaying it on user-friendly dashboards.
Managed resource sharing through WorldShare ILL.
Library Associate Adult services 2016 to 2021
Planned and led an average of six unique adult library programs per year on topics including: chess clubs, job search assistance, fitness, bicycle safety, and geocaching.
Created live and asynchronous virtual programs during COVID-19 pandemic.
Worked with patrons by teaching computer skills and assisting with student research projects.
Continued the duties of Library Assistant:
Library Assistant 2015 to 2016
Circulated library materials using Polaris ILS.
Regularly staffed reference desk and answered patrons’ reference questions in person, over email, and over the phone.
Literacy Alliance Columbus, (Ga).
Web Developer 2018 to 2020
Worked with client to create a WordPress website that aligns with their goals.
Managed client’s online Square store.
Coded with HTML, CSS, & PHP.
Publications
“Your Library’s First Chess Tournament: From Opening to Endgame.” Programming Librarian 22 May 2019.
Career development
Georgia Library Cataloging Conference 2022, attendee.
Georgia Library Tech Boot Camp Conference 2021, attendee.
Public Library Association Conference 2018, attendee.
Georgia Library Association Conference 2018, attendee.
Occupations Licenses.
Librarian, licensed in Georgia.
Civic leadership
Bicycle Columbus Columbus, (Ga).
Bicycle Columbus promotes safe bicycling for transportation and recreation, and advocates for improved bicycling conditions in Columbus, Georgia.
President since 2023.
Board member since 2021.
International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E.) Columbus, (Ga).
C.I.R.C.L.E. is a mayoral commission to coordinate communication between Columbus and other nations and to facilitate cross–cultural associations.
Chair from 2020 to 2023.
Secretary from 2019 to 2020.
Commissioner from 2018 to 2023.
Education
University of South Carolina Columbia, (S.C.)
Master of Library and Information Science 2018
Academic libraries, public libraries, digital libraries, library research, library management, technical services, collection development.
Python and R coding.
Bachelor of Arts English 2010
Academic interests include: English literature & writing.