Phillip M. Carter II

P.O. Box 18272, Hattiesburg, MS 39404

662-645-4071

pcarter@lamarcountylibraries.org

Summary Demonstrated achiever with experience in many disciplines allowing a broad knowledge base from which to draw creative solutions.

Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Extensive musical performance and research experience with particular emphasis on Mississippi Delta Blues culture and influence.

Areas of Interest Technology and its role in creating an inclusive digital user experience.

Mississippi history as it pertains to the national and global community.

Mississippi libraries as progressive community centers with focus on creating educated and informed user bases.

Education Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

2014

Graduate Certificate in Special Collections and Archives

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 2015

B.S.I.S in Interdisciplinary Sciences

Delta State University, Cleveland, MS

Concentration in Music and Audio Engineering

2010

High School Diploma

Strider Academy, Charleston, MS

1999

Career History & Accomplishments

Director, Lamar County Library System, Purvis, MS

Manage all aspects of library administration

Locate, apply for, and administer various grants and programs to enhance the service offered by the library to the community

Seek out new partnerships with community organizations to better the library’s reach and scope while increasing community presence.

Report directly to the Board of Trustees on all matters of library operation

2015 to current

Assistant Director, Bolivar County Library System, Cleveland, MS

Assisted the Interim Director in handling all aspects of library administration for an 8-branch library system.

Reviews grants, publications, and press releases.

Supervises all staff, preparing of staff meetings and training and oversees collection development.

Assists in maintaining computer and network services.

Prepared library budget and oversees expenditures to remain within budget constraints.

Seek out new partnerships with community organizations to provide better services and opportunities for patrons and staff.

Conceptualize and create new and exciting programming to better engage the community.

Handled all statistics collected and reported to the Mississippi Library Commission for use by the U.S. Department of Libraries and Archives.

2013 to 2014

Reference Librarian, Carnegie Public Library, Clarksdale, MS

Responsible for maintenance and organization of all reference materials, nonfiction, and genealogy resources.

Maintains and preserves county and city archival material.

Writer and recipient of LSTA non-competitive technology grant for the digitization and cataloging of historic photograph archive.

Serves as network and technology administrator for the library.

Handles Interlibrary Loan requests and processing.

2011 to 2013

Assistant Circulation Librarian, Bolivar County Library System, Cleveland, MS

Handled circulation of books to patrons, patron reference inquiries, and computer aid.

Shelved books and maintained shelf order.

Assisted patrons with microfilm and computer services.

2010 to 2011

Elementary School Choir Director, North Sunflower Academy, Drew, MS

Supervised elementary school choir rehearsals.

Selected all music to be rehearsed and performed.

Organized performances for the choir.

Assistant Manager, Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS

Handled opening and closing duties including bank deposits and end of the day receipts counting.

Assisted in preparing for major events and bookings in a world famous music venue.

Sought out methods for increasing profits while minimizing quality drop-off. Results were the highest profit margin the venue/restaurant had seen at the time of leaving.

2004 to 2007

Other skills and proficiencies HTML and CSS Web coding

Basic C++ coding

Database usage including tutorial and finding guide creation

Network administration and general IT

Memberships & Affiliations Member, American Library Association

Member, Mississippi Library Association

Member, Society of Mississippi Archivists

Member, Student Archivist Association

Member, Society of American Archivists

Member, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia – served as Historian, Education Officer, and Alumni Officer

Recipient of LSTA Public Librarian Scholarship Grant

Recipient of Peggy May Scholarship through the Mississippi Library Association

Member, Cleveland Rotary Club

Member, Cleveland and Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Board

Delta State University Alumni Foundation Lifetime Member

References

References available upon request