Erin A.

Newton
Portfolio link: http://eanewton.weebly.com
Education
Georgia Southern University, Media Specialist CertificationStatesboro, GA
Florida State University, MLISTallahassee, FL
Georgia Southern University, BAStatesboro, GA
2002

2014
2007

Reference and Instruction Librarian

7/2008 to Current
Sibley-Cone Library, Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
Primary instructor of library orientation and information literacy to GMC Milledgeville college classes.
Established goals, objectives, and priorities for the library reference and instructional programs and
monitored progress toward reaching those goals.
Assisted the collection development team and college faculty to ensure the GMC collection meets the
curriculum, research, and leisure reading needs of our institution in order to foster lifelong learning.
Encouraged reluctant readers in the Learning Support Services system by developing a graphic novel
program.
Provided supervisory leadership and guidance to library staff for daily operations.
Acted as interim Library Director from May 2014 to September 2014.
Adapted an outreach marketing program to promote new and old materials, print and online.
Managed Interlibrary Loan program for all six GMC campuses.
Presented at joint Faculty Assemblies and individual GMC campuses to provide database instruction and
promote the benefits of library and faculty collaboration.
Reviewer for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as well as a contributing writer.
Served as a judge at the Junior College Ethics Bowl 2013 and Intercollegiate Ethics bowl in 2014.
Recipient of three GMC customer service awards
Library Associate
8/2007 to 6/2008
Gwinnett County Public Library System
Lawrenceville, GA
Planned and promoted teen programs at the library and within the community.
Budget responsibilities for teen activities.
Assisted with summer reading program planning and served on the program planning committee.
Duties included trouble shooting, readers advisory, and conflict resolution with customers.
Library Assistant II
3/2006 to 7/2007
Jack Tarver Library, Mercer University
Macon, GA
Assisted in training new library employees and student workers as well as supervision of student worker
duties.
Handled professor reserve requests including online documents and interacted with professors regarding
copyright guidelines.
Operated as financial coordinator for the circulation department.
Professional Development
Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy (2007, 2009), ACRL conference (2011), Teaching and
Education conference (2013), GALILEO Gold conference (2007, 2008), GaCOMO conference (2011- 2014),
numerous webinars; member of Georgia Library Association and Jane Austen Society of North America
Skills
Instruction, graphic design, cataloging, acquisitions, promotional displays, collection development and maintenance.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suit, iOS, Google Docs, Accelerated Reader, Camtasia, Snagit, Blogger, Thinglink, Pinterest,
Instagram, Easely.ly, PBWorks, Facebook, GoAnimate, Voki, Microsoft Photostory, Microsoft Movie Maker,
SlideShare, Prezi, QRstuff.com, Glogster, Weebly, Voicethread, Netvibes, Flickr, GIMP 2, Photoshop.
For examples of computer and technology skills visit http://eanewton.weebly.com