Julie Thornton
@juliethornton
Experienced librarian specializing in cataloging, technical services, and collection management.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Contract Cataloger
Georgia Historical Society
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)
Cataloged 2,500 books in a short-term contract, enhancing organization and accessibility of historical collections for users.
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%.
Cataloged materials for a major book distributor under strict deadlines and maintained production statistics to meet operational targets.
Head of Technical Services
Mississippi College
Jul 2014 - Feb 2020 (5 years 7 months)
Managed technical services, supervised two paraprofessionals, led weeding of 300+ outdated items to improve database integrity and presented statistics to guide library strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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