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Julie Thornton

@juliethornton

Experienced librarian specializing in cataloging, technical services, and collection management.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a librarian role focused on cataloging and technical services with opportunities to improve collections, mentor staff, and support user research and information literacy.

I am an experienced librarian with a strong focus on cataloging, technical services, and collection development. I have managed cataloging workflows for multi-branch systems and large distributors, consistently meeting strict deadlines and improving access to materials.

In leadership roles I supervised paraprofessionals, optimized database integrity, and led weeding and inventory projects that improved resource accessibility and organizational efficiency. I have cataloged thousands of items across academic, public, and commercial library environments.

My background includes Masters-level training in Library and Information Studies and hands-on experience with circulation, reference, and information literacy support for students and instructors. I streamline vendor relationships and maintain accurate statistics to inform strategic decisions.

I am adaptable and results-oriented, willing to relocate anywhere to contribute to a library's operational excellence, user access, and collection vitality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Cataloging Coordinator

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Streamlined cataloging processes to manage over 1,000 books monthly across 13 branches, improving community access and operational efficiency.

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Head Librarian

East Mississippi Community College

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Led library operations, supervised two paraprofessionals, streamlined vendor relationships for 30+ periodicals, and completed collection shifts and shelf-reading that improved organization by ~20%.

Ingram Content Group logoIG

Library Specialist/Cataloger

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)

Cataloged materials for a major book distributor under strict deadlines and maintained production statistics to meet operational targets.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Alabama logoUA

University of Alabama

Master of Library and Information Science, Information Studies

2014 - 2014

Completed a Master of Library and Information Science focusing on information studies and library cataloging.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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