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1. MICHAEL R. LAROSE
Alexandria, VA 22304 (571) 334-2214 M_R_Larose@yahoo.com
LIBRARY SCIENCE AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL
Accomplished library professional with in-depth experience in high-energy educational environments. Adept
at evaluating, selecting, managing and promoting diverse array of information resources in both current and
emerging formats. Special expertise in guiding users to expand research skills, build knowledge, foster self-
discovery and educational growth.
Additional strengths in developing, communicating and implementing appropriate library services, policies,
procedures, goals and objectives as well as developing, authorizing and monitoring budget expenditures.
Well versed in circulation services, volunteer corps management and training, responding to inquiries and
resolving sensitive complaints, formulating standardized procedures and methods to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of all library services and activities.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, INFORMATION VOLUNTEER
Washington, D.C. 2010-present
 Serve as vital information/usage resource and “public face” for the world's largest library.
Clearly communicate its mission and purpose to general public, international visitors,
academicians and researchers.
 Assure access for visually impaired to Smithsonian publications by recording and producing
for “Voices to Access” department.
HEAD LIBRARIAN, UPPER SCHOOL
Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA 2002-2010
Conceived and led direction of new campus library to reflect rapid growth of student body and
simultaneous exponential growth of information resources and delivery platforms.
Achievements include:
 Organized, maintained and expanded range and depth of comprehensive collection of 15,000+
print, audio-visual and electronic information resources including new collections of eBooks,
alumni author materials, and graphic/illustrated novels.
 Significantly enhanced access to authoritative information and resources by identifying and
subscribing to new online databases as well as establishing remote access to the public library’s
premium research tools.
 Directed all aspects of diverse volunteer program comprising shelvers, student aides and
parent volunteers; managed recruitment, training, scheduling, coordination and evaluation.
 Pioneered, designed and directed highly successful training program engaging and educating
students in print and electronic research techniques critical to their success in secondary and
post-secondary education.
 Designed and presented curriculum-driven workshops to introduce patrons to the library’s
potential, policies and procedures, to address and resolve issues and build constituent loyalty.
 Enhanced awareness, interest and usage through targeted contests, exhibits, special programs,
new acquisitions, featured bibliographies, finding aids and by creating newsletter for
dissemination throughout entire school community.
 Improved search efficiency for patrons by revitalizing technical services through the adoption
and application of new integrated automation system.
 Selected to develop goals, policies and work plans as integral member of school-wide
Curriculum Committee, including delivering top quality research and support for Summer
Reading program.
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2. MICHAEL R. LAROSE
Alexandria, VA 22304 (571) 334-2214 M_R_Larose@yahoo.com
(Professional Experience continued)
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
St. Margaret’s School, Tappahannock, VA 1999-2002
 Effectively managed all aspects of library operations, including maintaining library
circulation and cataloging software, assisting students with research projects, performing
supervision and discipline duties, weeding and cataloging for the entire print and non-print
collection.
 Designed and delivered customized onsite training throughout the school year to guide
faculty and students in the use of online reference resources and electronic catalog system.
 Developed, coordinated and presented Orientation Program introducing library resources
and usage to entire student body at academic year launch.
 Created strategically-oriented content promoting library awareness for intranet and internet
sites; authored newsletters, end-of-year reports, policy statements and other print materials.
 Contributed to development of Summer Reading program; served as Advisor for annual
student literary magazine.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Microsoft Windows operating system; MS Office programs
 Commercial databases, including ProQuest, Gale, OED Online, JSTOR
 Follett Software integrated automation systems
 Adobe Acrobat Reader
 MARC record creation
 Audacity
 ProTools
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL LIBRARY SCIENCE, 1997
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION, 1993
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Library Association
District of Columbia Library Association
Metropolitan Washington Independent School Librarians Association