Resume of Barbara R. Tysinger

Address & Telephone

Work Experience

Bibliographic Access Librarian September 1989-Present

Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Cataloging and classification of monographs, serials, analytics, and audio/visual materials in all formats using MeSH and NLM Classification, AACR2r, LCRI, and OCLC. Submitted successful OCLC ENHANCE application for monographic format. Managed technical aspects of conversion from OCLC First System to OCLC PASSPORT/PRISM, including installation of new cataloging and ILL Microenhancers and training staff in other departments to use PASSPORT/PRISM. Participated in migration to second generation online system (DRA) including database preparation, implementation decision making and staff training. Acting as cataloging and OCLC resource for the NC AHEC LIS, including assistance in completion of initial OCLC profiles, set-up of software and hardware for OCLC training, OCLC support & information.

Head Cataloging Section September 1986-August 1989

Library Technical Services, Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA
Cataloging and classification of monographs, analytics, and audio/visual materials using DDC, LCSH, AACR2, and MARC records on the MiniMarc and Bibliofile systems. Managing local area network of Bibliofile MARC cataloging work-stations. Supervising 4 cataloging assistant/LTA's, 4 processing clerks, and 4 general clerks. Assisted in training 4 typists to LTA level, including training in AACR2, LCSH, DDC, and MARC. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for retrospective conversion of holdings.

Information Specialist November 1985-September 1986

Zimmerman & Associates, Falls Church, VA
Cataloged and classified monographs and analytics (mostly government documents) using LCSH & LC classification, AACR2, and OCLC. Reviewed work of two other catalogers. Prepared temporary shelflist cards and processed and prepared volumes for shelves. Input modified and original records into OCLC. Updated OCLC database using ENHANCE. Prepared records for the LC Name Authority File. Trained and supervised 2 searchers in the LC NAF.

Special Collections Intern May 1985-August 1985

Library Science Library (now SILS Library), School of Library Science (now School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Prepared extended physical description survey for a collection of historically significant children's books, including physical condition of each volume and general recommendations for the collection. Developed guidelines for continuation of the project and recommendations for ongoing preservation. Prepared report on environment of the room/building where collection is housed. Initiated automated access by entering shelflist into database management system. Prepared recommendations for future cataloging/recataloging of collection.

Serials Cataloger (Graduate Assistant) February 1984-August 1985

Serials Cataloging, Davis Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Cataloged serials using LCSH & LC classification, AACR2, and OCLC. Duties included original, adaptive, and reclass cataloging; rare books serials cataloging; and searching and editing on OCLC. Preliminary work for serials retrospective conversion project.

Assistant to the Serials Analytics Cataloger August 1983-January 1984

Serials Cataloging, Davis Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Responsible for searching OCLC and NUC for records; pulling and filing cards; researching entries for in-house name authority file; editing OCLC records; typing binding specs, inscribing volumes, and keeping a title/series file of items in process.

Docent May 1983-August 1983

High Point Museum/John Haley Historical Park, High Point, NC
Costumed hostess/guide. Gave tours of the buildings, answered questions, demonstrated colonial domestic arts (cooking, sewing, weaving, gardening, churning butter, etc.)

Education

Degrees

M.S.L.S. (1985). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Areas of concentration: rare materials, manuscripts, and automated information processing (mainframe and microcomputers).

B.A. (1982). Winthrop College (now Winthrop University), Rock Hill, SC

History major, geology minor. Including course work in computer science, advertising, and psychology.

Continuing Education

"Cost Effective Use of OCLC in Technical Services" SOLINET CE Course, March 19, 1997

NACO Program for Cooperative Cataloging, Participants Training, April 15-18, 1996. Ana Cristan, trainer

UNC Mini-Medical School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine. March 19-April 16, 1996.

SOLINET Workshop, "Format Integration, Phase II", March 1, 1996

"Introduction to HTML", University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library, February 28, 1996

SOLINET Workshop, "Format Integration, Phase I", January 26, 1995

SOLINET Disaster Planning CE Course, April 23, 1994

"Finding People on the Internet", University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library, September 14, 1994

"Introduction to MOSAIC", University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library, September 7, 1994

"Administration of Technical Services", a regular course at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Science. Instructor: Joe A. Hewitt. Completed: Spring 1991. Grade: H.

Internet Workshop at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library, April 25, 1990

Dun & Bradstreet Business Education Seminars
          "How to be a Successful Supervisor", March 1987
          "Half-Day Telephone Clinic", November 1986
          "How to Handle Customer Complaints" November 1986

Professional Memberships

• American Library Association, 1984-present
  • Association of College and Research Libraries, 1986-present
    • Rare Books and Manuscripts Section
    • University Libraries Section
    • Women's Studies Section
  • Library and Information Technology Association, 1986-present
  • Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, 1986-present
    • Preservation and Reformatting Section
  • Social Responsibilities Round Table, 1986-present
• Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association, 1990-1992
• Health Sciences OCLC Users' Group, 1989-present
• HTML Writers Guild, 1996-present
• North Carolina SOLINET Users' Group, 1989-present
• North Carolina DRA Users' Group, 1994-present
• Librarians' Association at UNC-Chapel Hill (LAUNC-CH), 1989-present

Professional Activities

Reviewer: IFLA ISBD (CF) Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records, Computer File Resources, November, 1995.

Guest Lecturer on OCLC/PRISM: Cataloging Class, North Carolina Central University, School of Library and Information Science, April Bohannan, Instructor, October 19 & 26, 1995

"Using the OCLC CATME Plus", NC SOLINET Users' Group Spring Meeting, May 19, 1995 [Co-presenter with Terri Saye]

"DaVinci for Widows", Health Sciences Library LAN Trainers, March 27, 1995 [co-presenter with Tim Cline & Laurie Weakley]

"SOMIN [UNC-CH School of Medicine Information Network] E-mail Basics", NC AHEC LIS Meeting, April 27, 1993

Guest Lecturer on OCLC/PRISM: Cataloging Class, North Carolina Central University, School of Library and Information Science, April Bohannan, Instructor, October 3, 1992

"Using the OCLC MARC Format for Computer Files", NC SOLINET Users' Group Spring Meeting, 11 May 1992.

UNCLE Helper: Two hours per week. Involved answering user questions submitted by e-mail and called in to the UNCLE Help Desk, sending out UNCLE documentation, referring unanswered questions to the appropriate authority, reviewing UNCLE and UNCLE Help policies and procedures, and maintaining a familiarity with the UNCLE system, February-August 1992.

Guest Lecturer on OCLC/PRISM: Cataloging Class, North Carolina Central University, School of Library and Information Science, April Bohannan, Instructor, November 21, 1991

Consultant for MediaFlex, Inc.: Consulted on documentation for MediaFlex customers on how to prepare for retrospective conversion, 1991.

Bibliofile Enhanced System Users' Group: Organized initial meeting at ALA Mid-Winter Conference, 1989

Offices & Committees

NC SOLINET Users' Group Secretary/Treasurer, 1993/94 & 1994/95

NC DRA Users' Group Secretary, 1997

NC AHEC LIS A/V Union List Committee, 1992-1993
NC AHEC LIS Union Listing Project Grant Planning Committee, 1992/93
NC AHEC LIS Union Listing Project Executive Board Member, 1993/94-
NC AHEC LIS Cataloging SIG Chair, 1993-February 1994
NC AHEC LIS Technical Services SIG co-Chair, February 1994-

LAUNC-CH Newsletter
          Editor, 1991/92-1992/93
          Reporter, 1990/91, 1993/94
LAUNC-CH Nominating Committee, 1990/91, 1993/94
LAUNC-CH Conference Committee, 1990/91-1991/92
          Chair, 1994/95

UNC-CH Faculty Council, 1996/97-present
UNC-CH DRA Reserves Task Group Ad Hoc Member, 1993/94
UNC-CH DRA Access Task Group, 1992/93
UNC-CH Campus-wide Cataloging Advisory Council: 1991/92

HSL Committee on Appointments and Promotions, 1996/97-present
HSL Web Administrators Group, 1996-present
HSL Publications and Public Relations Action Plan Group, 1996-present
HSL DRA Workflow Task Group Chair, 1993/94
HSL DRA Reserves Task Group Ad Hoc Member, 1993/94
HSL Bicentennial Committee
          Oral History Task Group, 1992-1996t
          Open House Display Task Group, 1993-1994
HSL Conservation & Preservation Committee, 1990-present
          Acting Chair, July 1992-March 1994

LAN Trainer for Bibliographic Access, June-November 1993 (Acting), 1996/97-present

Publications

Librarian's Datebook. A calendar of conferences and workshops of interest to the library and information science community.

HSL Cooks, Chapel Hill, NC: Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1992. [contributor, graphic designer, and member of the editorial board]

"OCLC Glossary", Network News: NC AHEC Library & Information Services Network, (February 1992) p. 2 [with Diana McDuffee]

"White House Conference on Library and Information Science", News & Views, issue 228 (April, 1991) p. 4.

"Stanley Bibliography", Stanley News: Newsletter of the National Stanley Family Association, v. 1, no. 3 (August 1990) p. 8.

"AIDS and Gerontology", Health Info-Com Network Newsletter [electronic journal] v. 3, no. 19 (May 29, 1990)

"AIDS and Perinatology", Health Info-Com Network Newsletter [electronic journal] v. 3, no. 8 (March 11, 1990)

Research in Progress

"A Survey of Function Specific Content in General Interest Library Publications"

Investigates the amount and type of technical services oriented literature appearing in general library publications and the proportion of technical services literature to public services literature. The focus of the survey is that literature to which the "average" librarian is exposed. To that end publications were not chosen based on their scholasticism, prestige, or influence in the profession, but rather on their generality (in terms of functional specialities) and circulation (as a readily available measure of availability/accessibility to the majority of librarians).

Computer Skills

Programming and markup languages:

HTML 3.0, MetaTagging & Dublin Core, OML (a version of Visual basic), Fortran IV, PL/I, Turbo Pascal.

Word processing:

MS Word 6.0 (Win95), Wordstar 5.5 Professional (DOS), WordPerfect 5.0 (DOS), pfsFirst Choice (DOS), vi editor (UNIX), PICO (UNIX).

Spreadsheets:

Excel (Windows 3.11 & Win95), Lotus 1-2-3 (DOS), Quatro (DOS), pfsFirst Choice (DOS), ProCalc (DOS).

Database managers (General and specialized):

Access 97 (Win95), dBaseIII (DOS), pfsFirst Choice (DOS), Procite (DOS & Windows), PAF (DOS).

Desktop publishing & graphics:

MS Publisher (Windows 3.11), Desk Scan (MAC), Omni Page (MAC), Pagemaker (MAC), Superpaint (MAC), PrintShop (DOS).

Utilities:

HTML Write (Windows), HTML Assistant (Windows), Sidekick (DOS), Sideways (DOS), PCtools (DOS & Windows), Can Opener (MAC).

Personal Productivity:

Outlook (Win95), Scheduler (Windows), Appointment Calendar (Windows).

Internet, Communications, File transfer, and E-Mail:

Netscape Communicator (Windows), Siren (Windows), Mosaic (Windows), Smartterm 420 (Windows), Rapid Filer (Windows), DaVinci (DOS & Windows), Crosstalk (DOS), pfsFirst Choice (DOS), Star Exchange (DOS), Terminal (Windows), ELM, Kermit, Telnet & FTP, Internet e-mail and newsgroups via SOMIN (UNC-CH's School of Medicine network).

References

College Activities

Winthrop College Model United Nations, 1979-1982

Under secretary for Member Nation Delegations, 1980-1982. Involved coordination of registration and housing for approximately 300 people for three four-day and three two-day conferences. Secretariat Member of the Year, 1981.

Phi Alpha Theta, 1979-1982

Delegate to regional convention, 1981, 1982. Chapter secretary, 1981-1982. Third place in regional paper competition, 1982.

Professional Service

Health Sciences Library Cookbook Editorial Board, September-December, 1992

Library Related Events Calendar on Campus INFO: Contributed a Calendar of library related events to the Campus INFO system, where it is listed under "Events". 1992-

HSL Action Planning Group for Publications and Public Relations Priorities: 1990

HSL Publications and Public Relations Task Force: 1990/91-

HSL Preservation Committee: Participated in the development of a library disaster plan. Assisted in preparing a display of a selection of the Library's rare books, June, 1991. Prepared the display "The Health Sciences on Stamps, January 10-March 13, 1992." 1990/91-1991/92

HSL Draft Working Plan Reactor Panel: 1991

Bibliofile Enhanced System Users' Group: Organized initial meeting at ALA Mid-Winter Conference, 1989

Grants, Honors and Awards

American Mensa, 1983-

Phi Alpha Theta, 1979-1982. Delegate to regional convention, 1981, 1982. Chapter secretary, 1981-1982. Third place in regional paper competition, 1982.