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REBECCA S. RUSSELL
rsr.reader@gmail.com (310) 780-1203

EDUCATION

M.L.I.S., FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (2000)
M.A., NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (1992)
B.S., STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK (1984)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE
Assistant Director, Library Services (Current)
Provides leadership and oversight of the operations of Library Services. Overseeing
transformation of Library into a Learning Commons. Provides administrative oversight of library
services and resources. Supports research and instruction through student and faculty
engagement in experiential learning activities. Supervises librarians and student workers.

VOLUSIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Circulation Section Head, Ormond Beach (2018)
Provided oversight of Circulation Department staff and operations for a regional library. Trained,
supervised, and evaluated the performance of paraprofessional employees, students, and
volunteers. Supervised processing of materials, daily deposits, arrangement of collections.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Director, Library, Learning Resources & Distance Education (2016-2017)
Provided leadership and oversight of the operations of the Library, Learning Resources, and
Distance Education programs. Coordinated the activities of personnel involved in those areas.
• Managed and coordinated Library, Learning Resources, and Distance Education programs,
facilities, and operations. Recommended changes to maintain relevance of programs to meet
the educational needs of students and the community. Directed and coordinated the
introduction of new technologies.
• Provided leadership for program development and coordinated programs and services to
meet the needs of the college community. Supervised diverse faculty and staff in the
development and maintenance of programs and services. Worked effectively with faculty,
staff, and administrators in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the
mission and goals of the college.
• Set priorities for various resource needs, provided program analyses, and participated in
strategic and long-range planning for the district. Established annual objectives and plans.
Recommended and participated in the development of policy for the District to implement,
evaluate, augment, and respond to outreach and non-traditional programs and services.

VENTURA COLLEGE
Learning Resources Supervisor (2015-2016)
Coordinated the daily activities and operations of the library and learning resources departments.
• Successfully managed the day-to-day technical and public services aspects of the library and
learning resources departments including the learning center, computer labs, math center,
reading/writing center, tutoring center, supplemental instruction program, make-up testing,