Education

Master of Library and Information Studies,University of Alabama(May 2011)

Bachelor of Science in History, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL (2003)

Professional Experience 

SUNY Orange/ Orange County Community College, State University of New York, Middletown, NY (2012- Present)

       Technical Services/Systems Reference Librarian

·       Manages Technical Services Department with 1 full time staff and two part-time employees

·       Online cataloging and processing of all library materials

·    Responsible for departmental oversight of all collection management and library ordering activities including selection of appropriate materials, processing of materials, bindery, vendor contact and negotiation and budgetary oversight

·    Responsible for serial control systems including e-materials

·    Manages, supervises, evaluates and trains all library staff assigned to the department

·    Responsible for oversight of inventory and collection weeding activities

·    Participate as member of library instruction team

·    Participates in Information Commons Service Desk rotation, including weekend and evening hours

·    Participates in library assessment activities including collection management assessments

·    Prepares and justifies departmental planning and budget reports in accordance with the College planning priorities

·    Consults with the Director of Library Services on a regular basis on issues relating to departmental services and needs

·    Responsible for individual development as a professional librarian by continual reading and awareness of the literature of librarianship and developments within the library world by attendance at conferences, institutes, seminars, etc…

Gorgas Library, University of Alabama Libraries, Tuscaloosa, AL (2011 to 2012)

Research and Instructional Librarian, Assistant Professor (temporary)

·       Develop, deliver, and assess instruction for the First-Year Writing Program in collaboration with other librarians

·       Explore, research, and implement the use of emerging technologies for instruction, outreach and assessment

·       Collaborate with the tutorial coordinator to develop modular information literacy tutorials

·       Participate in large-scale library outreach activities such as Bama Bound, Week of Welcome and International Coffee Hour

·       Provide one-on-one research consultations

·       Flexible for on-call assignments and Sunday rotations

·       Plan and complete special projects as needed

University of Alabama Libraries Annex, Tuscaloosa, AL (2009 to 2012)

Library Annex Assistant

·       Deliver monographs, government documents, journal articles, and microform resources to campus libraries

·       Managed and train 2 to 3 student aides

·       Perform special projects including moving 30,000 monographs and amending the annex database

·       Collection management and the maximization of space in the annex

University of Alabama Catalog & Metadata Services Department, Tuscaloosa, AL (2005 to 2009)

Library Assistant

·       Copy cataloging MARC records of monographs, music scores, DVDs, and CDs using AACR2

·       Managed and trained student aides in physical processsing of cataloged items

·       Authority work including verification of name, subject, and series and maintaining holdings and item records

·       Original cataloging in OCLC Connexionof theses and dissertations

·       Performed special projects as determined by departmental priorities

University of Montevallo Technical Services Department, Montevallo, AL (2005)
Cataloging Assistant

·       Copy cataloging MARC records of monographs, music scores, DVDs, and CDs using AACR2

·       Managed and trained student aides

·       Performed quality control checks in the processing of materials

·       Scheduled monthly shipments of books and periodicals to bindery

·       Maintained statistics for library acquisitions and discards

Presentations

• “University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies Post-Graduate Fellowship Project Proposal” LS 590: Project Management, Tuscaloosa, AL, (co-presented with Samuel Rumore, Jennifer Spraggins, Jake Dasilva), June 26, 2010.http://tinyurl.com/7yukw8u .
• Worford, William. ”Practical use of tablet mobile devices in bibliographic instruction.” Speaker. Library 2.011 Conference. http://tinyurl.com/c8ptgw6 .

• Worford, William 2011. “Presentation on the Baltimore Tower Clocks, 1977 housed at the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program” Screencast-O-Matic http://tinyurl.com/7mezjvh.
• Worford, William.” Zotero Mastering Virtual Citation.” Speaker. University of Alabama Libraries. Lunch N’ Learn, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 23, 2012.

Librarian Related Knowledge and Skills

• Efficient at a variety of bibliographic instruction techniques
• Knowledge of various federated databases, which span a multitude of disciplines
• Created video training modules for various classes and library promotion
• Proficient in using Integrated Library Systems including: Horizon, Voyager and Aleph
• Use and developed LibGuides
• Proficiency in e-learning software such as Blackboard Collaborate
• Knowledge of online citation management software including Zotero and RefWorks
• Angel eLearning Software
• Banner Administrative Software
• Multimedia Creative Applications: Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Photoshop, Soundboard), Picasa, Audacity, Camtasia, Screencast-o-matic, iWeb.

• Omeka web publishing system for online digital archives
• Cataloging Rules/Metadata Schema: MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, Dublin Core, VRA Core, METS, MODS, and EAD protocols

• Library of Congress Classification Web, Catalogers’ Desktop
• Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification
• OCLC Connexion
• CONTENTdm

Emerging Technology/ Computer Experience

• Experience with mobile devices and applications including: iPap/iPhone IOS, Google Android, Pages, QR Codes
• Microsoft Office 2010 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Office for Mac.
• Windows XP, Windows 7, Macintosh OS
• Experience with Social Media including: Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, blogs, wikis 
• Web Languages:  HTML CSS, RSS, XML
• Web podcasting

• Angel eLearning Software
• Banner Administrative Software

Examples of tutorials and instructional modules

• Worford, William. Facebook Responsibility, UA Libraries Subject and Research Guides.2012. http://tinyurl.com/7xqgy6q.
• Worford, William. How To Retrieve Items from the Annex, UA Libraries Subject and Research Guides. http://tinyurl.com/8xyvvmj.
• Worford, William. How to Access Library Resources from Off-Campus, UA Libraries Subject and Research Guideshttp://tinyurl.com/7dnwut2.
• Worford, William. Google Earth Main Interface Presentation Youtube. http://youtu.be/YHgSYzIfys4.
• Worford,William. General LIbGuide, SUNY Orange.2013. http://libguides.sunyorange.edu/EnglishWorford \

Research Interests

·       Implementation of cloud computing and audio storage in libraries

·       Tokugawa (Edo) Period in Japanese History – 1600 to 1863

·       Use of tablet mobile devices in bibliographic instruction

·       Diversity awareness with regard to minority academic librarians

·       Alternative pedagogy to Library Instruction (Flipping the classroom

Special Projects

·     Copy cataloged a multivolume set of Civil War Military supply logs: Union Weapons, Insignia, Uniform Accessories, and Other Equipment for Carmichael Library Archives (2005) which enhanced my experience in copy cataloging

·     Cataloged approximately 500 Music scores in less than two weeks in collaboration with other professional librarians using streamlined departmentally developed workflow and standards

·     Researched the quality of service of a paraprofessional versus a professional librarian in the areas of circulation and reference at an academic library. The title of the paper was “An Answer versus the Answer: the Role of the Professional Librarian and Library Paraprofessional in 21st Century Reference.”

·     Independently defined guidelines for metadata schema (Dublin Core) for a class repository project (http://tinyurl.com/c5vnshc)

·     Organized and carried out the move of over 50,000 items as a part of a space management project of all university libraries. This required constant monitoring of shelf space in anticipation of a fluctuating list of items to be received. These items included monographs, government documents, serial records, music journals, and other professional journals

Award

• Patricia S. Henderson Endowed Scholarship (2010)

Websites/blogs

• Portfolio - http://williamwofordeportfolio.wordpress.com/
• Metamind’s Corner of The Universe - http://billfairford.tumblr.com/

Professional Development

• “Guide to Reference Essentials” webinar. ALA Publishing Webinars, November 10, 2011.
• Speaking with Confidence and Clarity.” Seminar. Fred Pryor Seminars, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 22, 2007.
• Snow-Croft, Sheila. “Grants and Proposal Writing.” National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region. seminar. School of Library and Information Studies, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Fall, 2009.
• ASERL-ITDIIG Webinar: Data Storage Show & Tell #1: University of Kentucky & Wake Forest University. webinar. Association of South Eastern Research Libraries, December 1, 2011.
• Dray, Heather. “The Successful Searcher in the Connection Client SOLINET, The Southeastern Library Network.” Lecture, University of Alabama Libraries, Rodgers Library, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, November 14, 2007.
• Schiff, Adam L. “Changes from AACR2 to RDA, Part 1 and Part 2.” webinar. Association for Library Collection and Technical Services, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Spring 2011.
• Pat Aufderheide, Brandon Butler, and Peter Jazzi. “Fair Use and Research Libraries.” Webinar. Center for Social Media, ARL webinar. Gorgas Library, University of Alabama Libraries, Tuscaloosa, AL, January 26, 2012.
• Rachel Shuttlesworth Thompson and Marilyn Staffo. “Blackboard Learn: Transition from E-learning to BlackBoard Learn.” seminar. Faculty Resources Center, Gorgas Library, the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 14, 2012. 
• Heiz, Andy, ”Accessing Library Databases with the iPad.“ seminar. Library Resource Center SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY September 27, 2012. 
• Center for Teaching & Learning. “Faculty Sharing Session” The Center for Teaching & Learning at SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY November 28, 2012.
• Dena O’Hara Whipple and Russell Hammond, “Flipping the Classroom.” seminar. The Center for Teaching & Learning at SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY, January 3 2013.
• Larsen, Maureen Ann, “Data Standards Training.” Center For Teaching And Learining. SUNY Orange, Middletown,NY October 2012.
• Gore, Emily. “Digital Library Initiatives: Digital Public Library of America.” webinar.  Southeastern New York Library Resources Council(SENYLRC) Digital Public Library presentation, SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY, February 6, 2013.
• Larsen, Maureen Ann, “Create Your Own Webinars with Elluminate/Collaborate.” seminar. Center For Teaching And Learning. SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY, February 6, 2013.

Presentations

• “University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies Post-Graduate Fellowship Project Proposal” LS 590: Project Management, Tuscaloosa, AL, (co-presented with Samuel Rumore, Jennifer Spraggins, Jake Dasilva), June 26, 2010.http://tinyurl.com/7yukw8u .
• Worford, William. ”Practical use of tablet mobile devices in bibliographic instruction.” Speaker. Library 2.011 Conference. http://tinyurl.com/c8ptgw6 .

• Worford, William 2011. “Presentation on the Baltimore Tower Clocks, 1977 housed at the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program” Screencast-O-Matic. http://tinyurl.com/7mezjvh.
• Worford, William.” Zotero Mastering Virtual Citation.” Speaker. University of Alabama Libraries. Lunch N’ Learn, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 23, 2012.

University Service

• Bama Bound – Activities such as Bama Bound and Week of Welcome serve as information fairs for incoming freshman and transfer students. These activities inform students about the wealth of campus resources and activities including the resources provided by the entire University of Alabama Library System
• UA Library Support Staff Association (2005 – 2011)
• UA Library Faculty Association (2011- 2012)
• International Coffee Hour (volunteer librarian representative) - provides a convenient weekly coffee hour. Housed in B.B. Comer, the center houses the offices of the Alabama Model United Nations, the International Honors Program, international student organizations, Alabama-Guatemala Partners, and Tuscaloosa’s International Friends
• Attends Faculty Assembly and Legacy (liberal Arts) meetings