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Eric A. Nelsen <br /> New Brighton, MN 55112 Ph: Email: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jetty to Jetty Heritage Trail Project (2014-2015) * 2018 WA Heritage Award – Interpretation <br /> Library Funding Reviews for Shire of Broome and Kimberley Zone of Western Australian Local <br />Government Association (2014) <br /> <br /> <br />Branch Librarian City of Gosnells, Gosnells, Western Australia February 2011 – November 2013 <br /> Manage the service delivery of one of 4 Library branches, within the City of Gosnells, servicing <br />approximately 109,000 residents. Thornlie Library is the busiest and the oldest that provides a full range <br />of lending, reference, computer access, periodicals, programs and services to the public. Establish and <br />maintain annual facilities budget ($600,000) and State physical collection budget ($81,000) <br /> Staff supervision and management (7.7 FTE) including training, development, and daily task <br />management. <br /> Maintenance and development of Library resources, building and services. <br /> Engagement with community to review, develop and expand library programs that focus on literacy <br />development and learning, training of staff and customers to utilize services and technology. Relieve as <br />Library and Heritage Manager. <br />Key Deliverables <br /> Creation of coordinated stock ordering framework (2011) <br /> Overhaul of print collection based on community profile (2012-2013) <br /> Creation of user-based collection management framework (2012) <br /> Library refurbishment and rearrangement to enhance facilities (2012) <br /> Establishment of job portfolios and staff rotations to reduce downtime and aid succession planning (2011) <br /> Development of Casual staff training program (2013) <br /> <br /> <br />Education: <br />MA Information Management: Libraries and Archive/Records Management 2004-2005 <br />Curtin University of Technology – Bentley. Perth Western Australia <br />BA History 1996–2000 <br />Lawrence University. Appleton, Wisconsin, USA <br /> <br /> <br />Organizational Memberships and Voluntary Positions: <br /> Minneapolis Commodores – Vice President, Program (2018) <br /> Minnesota Library Association (2016 - 2018) <br /> Public Libraries Western Australia – Treasurer (2014-2015) <br /> Online Resources Working Group – West Australian Public Libraries Representative (2010) <br /> Information Technologies Working Group – West Australian Public Libraries Representative (2008-2010) <br /> Australian Library and Information Association <br /> Australian Society of Archivists (2004-2007) <br /> Broome Community Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange (CIRCLE) – Secretary (2015-2016) <br /> Vocal Evolution – Vice President, Membership (2013-2014) <br /> West Leederville Community Garden – Chairperson (2007-2009) <br /> <br /> <br />References and additional work history available upon request.