About Chris Warren
This blog is authored by me, Christopher Warren, manager of the South Columbus Public Library (a city branch of the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries) and a graduate of Florida State University.
My main professional interests are in social justice and library service, as well as urban design, economics, technology, linguistics, and sexuality as they relate to library service.
Outside libraries, my loves include all kinds of music (especially Coldplay, Radiohead, and the Magnetic Fields) and all kinds of books (especially William Faulkner and Walker Percy).
I also compulsively check my email (libraryriot [at] gmail [dot] com) and my Twitter (@libraryriot).
My Resume
Education
Master of Library and Information Studies, May 2009
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Specializations: Reference and Instruction; Youth Services
Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, with honors, August 2004
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Honors Thesis: “Thy Worldly Task”: Ecological Discourse and Shakespeare’s Rome
Professional Experience
Branch Manager, South Columbus Public Library (November 2009 - Present)
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, Columbus, GA
Library Associate, Suwanee Branch (August 2005 – October 2009)
Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA
* Assisted customers of all ages with reference, reader’s advisory, and circulation needs
* Developed and implemented training on blogging and downloadable media resources
* Coordinated and facilitated monthly book discussion for teens and young adults
* Developed system-wide manual for 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program
* Co-chaired committee to plan and coordinate 2006 GCPL Staff Day
* Researched and authored system-wide three-year technology plan
Language Arts Teacher and Debate Coach, Brookwood High School(August 2004 – July 2005)
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
* Provided instruction for freshman college preparatory and senior honors language arts
* Coached students of all skill levels in various competitive speaking events
* Managed debate team travel schedule and directed school-hosted debate tournament
Student Library Assistant, Curriculum Materials Center (May 2003 – July 2004)
University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA
* Assisted faculty and students in locating books, media, and teaching materials
* Performed basic circulation duties, including charges, discharges, and renewals
Presentations
“Libraries in Tough Economic Times: Problems and Best Practices.” North Georgia Associated Libraries. April 7, 2009.
“Teen Summer Reading with the Collaborative Summer Library Program.” Georgia Public Library Service Teen Conference. December 5, 2008.
“Web 2.0: Impact on Libraries and Information Centers.” Joint meeting of the Metro Atlanta Library Association and the Georgia chapter of the Special Libraries Association. March 27, 2008.
“OurSpace / TheirSpace: Libraries, Young Adults, and Social Networking.” Georgia Public Library Service Teen Conference. December 7, 2007.
Professional Memberships
American Library Association (2008 – Present)
Georgia Library Association (2008 – Present)
Columbus Area Library Association (2009 – Present)
Awards and Honors
Georgia Library Association Beard Scholar (2007)
Gwinnett County Public Library Rookie of the Year (2006)
My Blog
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