EDUCATION

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Library and Information Science, College of Library and Information Studies, The University of South Carolina. 1997

Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS), College of Library and Information Studies, The University of South Carolina, 1996

Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, The College of Charleston, 1978

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

South Carolina State Library

1500 Senate Street

Columbia, SC 29211

Director of Information Technology

July 2004 – Present

Under the limited supervision of the Director, administers the Information Technology Services department. Directly administers, plans and coordinates all aspects of the IT department. Serves as a member of the Leadership Team. Continues to coordinate activities listed below.

Coordinator of Network Services

January – June 2004

Coordinates the daily responsibilities of the Network Services Unit. Functions as the key technology advisor to the agency’s Management Team. Serves as the principle liaison to the Deputy Director by assisting in coordinating, monitoring and determining the daily activities/priorities of the Network Services Unit. Responsible for scheduling, preparing agenda and holding regular Network Services staff meetings and for the preparation and submission of Network Services unit monthly reports. Primary responsibility for development of the agency’s annual technology plan and provides consultation and guidance to assist the Deputy Director with the development of technology (i.e., automation, networking and information processing, related training) sections of other agency plans (annual business plan, annual report, accountability report, etc.). Key contact to the agency’s CE Coordinator for the development of technology related training for agency and public library staffs, which includes but is not limited to the agency’s annual Systems Managers’ Exchange. As required, attends Management Team meetings to respond to, report on, or clarify important/essential agency technology issues. Supervises the Information Resources Consultant I position and Web Administrator position. Serves as statewide pubic library coordinator for E-Rate, the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Support Mechanism.

Systems Librarian

1997 – 2004

Integrated Library System (ILS) Management: Has major responsibility for integrated library system planning and support. Manages daily operation of the Data Research Associates (DRA)/Sirsi integrated library system. Performs system maintenance, including regular file reorganization and system backups, and monitors data storage status to ensure efficient operation. Performs hardware and software upgrades and installs new and enhanced ILS modules. Evaluates system performance and maintains system security. Generates systems reports. Manages user accounts. Provides staff training and consults with staff on specific system applications. Maintains regular communication with vendor (Sirsi) and subscribes to relevant online discussion groups. (Applies to Sirsi Unicorn, DRA Classic, Web2, and LBPH modules.)

Servers and Host Administration: Assists in the installation, monitoring and management, and maintenance of servers and hosts. Establishes and maintains user accounts and rights. Performs backups on regular basis. Monitors security and operating system upgrades and patches and installs such as needed. Assists in monitoring e-mail, print queues, Domain Name System, network management, and firewall.

Desktop Computing: Installs and configures desktop computers and laptops. Troubleshoots and maintains PCs. Monitors operating system and security upgrades and patches, and installs as needed. Troubleshoots and maintains application software and peripherals, such as printers and scanners. Supports assistive technology hardware and software.

Operating Systems: Experienced in Windows 3.11 – XP; NT, 2000; VMS; UNIX.

Supports the functions of the South Carolina Library Network (SCLN) and consults with other libraries and agencies on statewide projects related to library automation, the Internet, and computer technology. Provides hardware and operating system training for public libraries. Provides assistance to public libraries in networking and systems management. Plans and moderates a yearly Systems Managers Exchange. Teaches class in PC Repair and Troubleshooting.

E-Rate: Coordinates and monitors E-Rate applications and provides information updates and assistance to South Carolina public libraries. Monitors and communicates changes in the application process and legislation regulating the E-Rate. Tracks technology planning in South Carolina public libraries.

Intranet: Developed and manages the library’s staff intranet.

Committees:

Home Page Team

Staff Development Committee

Resource Sharing Committee

Intranet Committee

Statewide ILS Search Committee

ATAC (Assistive Technology Advisory Committee)

School of Library and Information Science

The University of South Carolina

Reader/Reviewer

For the following courses: CLIS 702, 705. (1999 – present, when requested)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thomas Cooper Library

The University of South Carolina

Internship, Cataloging

Primary project: reclassifying European Union documents from local cataloging to LC classification. Knowledge gained of basic cataloging principles, using AACR2Rev, LCSH, LC Classification, MARC, and OCLC. Learned basics of original cataloging, and maintaining authority files. Thomas Cooper uses Notis for the OPAC, and Passport for online access to OCLC. January 1997 - April 1997.

Thomas Cooper Library

The University of South Carolina

Graduate Assistantship, Systems Office

As a lab assistant, provided software support to users in computer lab. For Systems Office, handled purchasing and supply requisitions, and assisted the Webmaster with HTML programming. With Support Desk, performed hardware and software installation and troubleshooting for the public workstations in the Columbia campus University Libraries, included installing Windows 95 and building software suites; and installing Passport for technical service workstations. May 1996 - May 1997.

College of Library and Information Science

The University of South Carolina

Internship, MidNet

MidNet is the local Community Information Network for Columbia and the Midlands of South Carolina. Duties included working with new information providers to develop web pages, and maintaining the UNIX database of account users. January 1996 - April 1996.

PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS

“Providing Equitable Access—From Ergonomics to HTML”, by Cheryl H. Kirkpatrick and Catherine Buck Morgan, in Net Effects: How Librarians Can Manage the Unintended Consequences of the Internet, edited by Marylaine Block. Medford, N.J.: Information Today, c2003. p. 149 – 160. [Reprinted from Computers in Libraries, Oct. 2001]

“How We Renovated Our Library, Physically and Electronically, for Handicapped Patrons”, by Cheryl H. Kirkpatrick and Catherine Buck Morgan. Computers in Libraries, October 2001 v21 i9 p24

“Cultural and Religious Problems in Dewey Decimal Classification”. 1996.

http://home.usit.net/~cbmorgan/jcpap.htm

Review of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal, Edited by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and Rabbi Daniel Judson. Jewish Lights Publishing, 2002. In Women’s League Outlook, Vol. 74, No. 3, Spring 2004, p. 35

PRESENTATIONS

Technology Planning for Public Libraries, 2003.

Presented at the SC State Library’s 2003 Systems Managers Exchange.

Troubleshooting and Repairing PCs. 2002

Class for Public Library staff with little to no technical experience.

Information Access Conference. 1997.

Presented a workshop showcasing the electronic resources available at Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Beta Phi Mu, Omega Chapter, 1997

Academic Achievement Award, The College of Charleston, 1974

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Library Association (ALA)

Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)

Regulation and Legislation Committee

South Carolina Library Association (SCLA)

Financial Committee member

Systems Managers Roundtable Chair, 2001

College of Library and Information Alumni Association

President, 2000 – 2004

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Jewish Cultural Arts Committee, 2004 - present

Vice President, Southern Branch of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, 2000-2003

Web Mistress, Southern Branch of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, 1998 – present

Board member of Beth Shalom Sisterhood, 1992 – present. Served in various capacities, including President, Vice President (several portfolios), Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Torah Fund Chair.

Web Mistress, Beth Shalom Synagogue, 1996 - present

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Light of Torah Award, 2000

Scholarship to Wagner Institute at the Jewish Theological Seminary, 2000

Sisterhood Service Award (twice)

SKILLS

French - Basal reading ability

Hebrew - Basal reading ability in ritual Hebrew

Web site design

REFERENCES

Guynell Williams

South Carolina State Library

POB 11469

Columbia, SC 29211

803.734.8666

gwilliams@statelibrary.sc.gov

Heidi Hoerman, Instructor

Davis College, Room 208

School of Library and Information Science,

College of Mass Communications

The University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC 29208

803.777.0485

hoerman@sc.edu

Dr. Bob Molyneux

Director of Statistics and Surveys

National Commission on Libraries and Information Science

Washington, DC 200005-3552

bmolyneux@nclis.gov

Dr. Curtis R. Rogers

Director of Statewide Library Services

South Carolina State Library

POB 11469

Columbia, SC 29211

803.734.8928

crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov