March 29, 2023 james watkins [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) (206) 659-5892 # Library Specialist: Access Services and Analytics User-centered with a DEI focus, collaborative, adaptive, analytical, technologically-skilled. ## Experience ### Library Specialist I, Technician II, III 2017–Present University of Washington Libraries - Implements and maintains automation and reporting systems using Alma Analytics (Oracle OAS), Springshare (LibAnswers, LibCal, LibInsight), Excel VBA. - Trains and directs staff on Public Service policies and procedures. - Special projects including: - Developed complex building-use traffic reports and dashboards - Developed automated procedures for physical inventory - Designed and coded custom bootstrap templates in Libguides for responsive and accessible library website redesign - Train and support neurodivergent High School student interns  - Presentation “From ILS to DEI: how libraries can use small data to effect incremental improvements in access, impact, inclusion, and outcome” - Relevant Committee work including: - Search Advocate Training and Search Committee member - Anti-Racism Audit Team member - Consortial Analytics Standing Group (Orbis-Cascade Alliance) ### Circulation/Computer Assistant 2014–2017  Seattle Central College Library ### Residential Counselor 2012–2014  Downtown Emergency Service Center - Direct service in a Housing First project for chronically homeless, high vulnerability clients with co-occurring mental health, chemical dependency, and other disability statuses. ## Nonprofit and Volunteer Management “Art from the Streets” Gallerist Union Gospel Mission 2010–2012 Managing Director metrognome collective 2005–2008 ## Education     ### Associate of Science Seattle Central College 2016