Clint Fargason
Philadelphia
Summary
Library supervisor with 7+ years of experience in public library cataloging, and staff leadership. Skilled in staff relations, policy implementation, and multi-branch coordination. Served 2.5 years as Acting Administrative Librarian, providing operational leadership, supporting staff development, and driving systemwide initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Catalog Supervisor/Acting Administrative Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations in Catalog Department and the Regional Operations Center (ROC).
- Streamline delivery processes between branch departments and ROC to enhance operational efficiency.
- Advocate for a better understanding of non-public facing processes.
- Evaluate and implement catalog library services to better serve the patrons and public facing staff.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with print, electronic, and audio/visual vendors.
- Lead training sessions for catalog librarians in Special Collection cataloging.
- Represent the ROC and Catalog Department in system-wide staff trainings.
Catalog Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Performed original and copy cataloging across multiple formats using RDA, MARC, LCSH, LC Classification and Dewey.
- Cataloged in multiple Special Collections departments (CLRC, MAPS, RBD)
- Collaborated across departments to build a more accessible catalog for patrons via removal of outdated language.
- Served in an acting Library Supervisor capacity when needed.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2012
Skills
- Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Customer Service
- Departmental Operations & Administration
- Policy & Procedure Implementation
- Project Coordination
- Cataloging & Metadata Standards (RDA, MARC, LCSH)
- Cross-Department Collaboration
Timeline
Catalog Supervisor/Acting Administrative Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
07.2023 - Current
Catalog Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
05.2017 - 07.2023
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - English
Temple University