Experience:

· 18 years experience in information technology

o Five years in a large academic research library (Texas Tech University).

o Eight years in a large public library (Henrico County, Richmond, Virginia)

o All 13 of those years as a library-IT department head or associate dean.

o One concurrent year in network development consulting

o Five years experience in IT-related private business ownership—wholesale software

· Academic Research Library:

o Inherited a small library IT department with two tenure-track faculty IT/Librarian positions (including mine), four full-time professional staff, and three part-time student employees. In four years (as a direct report to the Dean of Libraries) reorganized and grew the department to five tenure-track faculty IT/Librarian positions, 14 full-time professional IT staff, and 60 part-time student employees, with four divisions:

§ Library IT Support & Maintenance

§ Library IT Research and Development

§ Library IT Implementation Services

§ Library IT Training Coordination.

§ The department also manages the Library Digital Media Studio public services area with three labs (music, 3D animation, and media), open-floor computing resources and associated library operations.

o Orchestrated the implementation of the following:

§ Design and implementation of a unique 3D Animation Lab with $300,000 of highly innovative technologies.

§ Dozens of crucial educational partnerships with other universities, regional high schools, and vendors.

§ Conversion of 12,000 sq ft of the Library into a high technology open access environment providing state-of-art emerging relevant technologies with a public service desk and helpdesk—many aspects are first of their kind in any ARL Library

§ TTU Tier 1 membership with the Texas Digital Library (TDL) with Texas A&M and UT Austin, establishing TTU, early-on as the most robust of the three legs of the redundant infrastructure and data storage systems supporting TDL.

§ Comprehensive IT lifecycle program with a $475,000/yr budget

§ Pay-for-print cost recovery system

§ Comprehensive public and staff printing solutions renovation by outsourcing comprehensive printing and scanning hardware solutions—paid for itself with profit within the first year

§ Comprehensive server consolidation program

§ Extensive intranet development utilizing blogs, wikis, MS SharePoint, and significant supporting infrastructure enhancements

§ IT helpdesk system and comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) program for all mission-critical systems

§ Experimental PC cluster with over 25 nodes

§ Experimental Oracle cluster with two server nodes fiber channeled to the campus SAN

§ Collaborative 3D/Animation rendering solutions

§ Digital production lab for library digital initiatives with over $600,000 of state-of-the-art digitizing hardware and software solutions and a $100,000 annual budget—many aspects first of their kind in the United States

§ End-to-end gigabit fiber connectivity between the digital lab and 90+ TB of library-owned storage in the campus SAN, with a $100,000 annual budget for growth

§ Comprehensive wired and wireless telecommunications infrastructure upgrades throughout the Library facilities

· Public Library: Comprehensive and independent library IT development for patrons and staff covering ten established library facilities, ranging in size from 7000 sq ft to 33,000 sq ft, across a large metropolitan county. Included:

o Sole Project Manager, $4 million CIP funding, six-year comprehensive CIP/IT project

§ Oversight of the design (outsourced), procurement and implementation of all networking telecommunications infrastructure (LAN—wired and wireless, & highly innovative hi-speed fiber WAN),

§ Managed the design and implementation of electrical power upgrades at all library facilities to accommodate new technology

§ Planned, procured, and implemented 400+ PCs, 15 servers, email services, intranet and Internet web services, and an integrated library system

§ Purchased and developed a highly customized and comprehensive system for pay-for-print, public internet access management, and public PC session-management services

§ Managed library technical services process re-engineering

§ Established the Library IT Department, with (eventually) seven full-time employees

§ Developed a comprehensive IT training program for library staff.

§ Orchestrated the integration of the independent Library infrastructure and systems with County IT and County Schools infrastructures and systems for compatibility and interoperability

o Developed and maintained a comprehensive IT lifecycle program and budget

o Secured two consecutive Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants totaling over $300,000

o Conducted a two-year experiment with $250,000/year IT support and development outsourcing contract that was eventually pulled back in house with the hiring of additional IT employees. Included implementing a comprehensive IT helpdesk system and developing a helpdesk service model.

o Department Manager, $1+ million annual IT operating budget

o Three years of comprehensive IT planning for new public library facility construction

§ Three facilities (two replacement facilities, and one additional Area Library; sizes 15,000 sq ft, 40,000 sq ft, 50,000 sq ft).

§ End-to-end network design, LAN with Fiber-to-the-desktop and wireless for staff and patrons, and hi-speed fiber WAN

§ Patron computer labs with specialized hardware and software

§ Over 200 additional public PCs and 100 staff PCs and laptops

§ Multimedia-equipped public and staff meeting rooms

§ Combined $1.5+ million IT budget for the three new facilities.

Education:

· CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate. 2000

· MS, Information Science, University of North Texas. 1995

· BS, Psychology, Brigham Young University. 1990

Employment:

· Texas Tech University Libraries, Associate Dean of Libraries for Technology and Management Services, 2007-present

· Texas tech University Libraries, Head, Information Technology Services Department, 2004-2007

· Independent network development consultant, 2000-2001

· County of Henrico Public Library (CHPL), Richmond, VA, Technology Coordinator, 1996-2004

· NetworkMCI, Information Resource Center, Plano, TX, Intranet Developer (post-internship consultant), 1995.

· University of North Texas, School of Library and Information Sciences, Network Support & Helpdesk Specialist, 1995.

· Wiz Technology, Inc., Independent Authorized Factory Representative, Wholesale Software Contracts Acquisition and Management, 1991-1995

Honors:

· Superior Customer Service Award, County of Henrico, Virginia, 1999

· Seven certificates or letters of appreciation from the Director of the County of Henrico Public Library 1996-1998

· Certificate of Excellence in Public Service, County of Henrico, Virginia, 1996

· “Outstanding Student in Information Science.” 1995/96, University of North Texas, School of Library and Information Science.

Publications:

· Re-publication authorized: Jim Brewer, Donald Dyal, and Robert Sweet. “Seizing a New Frontier: 3D and Animation in Libraries.” TTU eScholarship Repository, Library Research Community, March 2009.

· Accepted for publication: Jim Brewer, Donald Dyal, and Robert Sweet. Immersive Learning Environments, Feature Article. “Seizing a New Frontier: 3D and Animation in Libraries.” Campus Technology, January 2009.

· Robert Sweet. TTU Library Technology Blog. http://frontiersinlibrarytechnology.blogspot.com/. From October 2008.

· Robert Sweet and Jim Brewer. “3D Animation in the Academic Library: A New Frontier.” Educause Southwest Regional Conference Proceedings, February 2008. Copyright retained by Robert Sweet and Jim Brewer.

· Robert Sweet and Jim Brewer. “3D Animation in the Academic Library: A New Frontier.” Educause Southwest Regional Conference Presentation. TTU eScholarship Repository, Library Community, February 2008.

· Robert Sweet. “Practical Application of Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Keeping Pace and Discerning Relevance.” Multimedia PowerPoint presentation and digital bibliography, originally provided for the Texas Library Association District 9 Regional Meeting, September 2006, published as the premier submittal to the TTU eScholarship Repository Library Community in early 2007.

· Robert Sweet. “Alternatives for Library Wide Area Network Development.” Texas Library Journal 72 (Spring 1996) 38-43.

Presentations:

· “3D Animation in the Academic Library: A New Frontier.” Educause Southwest Regional Conference. February 2008, 45 minutes.

· By Invitation: “Practical Application of Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Keeping Pace and Discerning Relevance.” Texas Library Association District 9 Regional Meeting. September 2006, 50 minutes.

· “So Many Patrons; So Few Computers.” Virginia Library Association, Annual Conference, November 2003, 60 minutes.

· “Library Technology.” Henrico County Board of Supervisors Town Meetings, February and April 1997, 30 minutes each.

· “Library Technology Developments.” Virginia Library Director’s Association, Annual Retreat, October 1996, 45 minutes.

· Educational presenter, by invitation, at elementary schools on meteorology and severe weather, annually 1997-2007, 45-90 minutes each, audiences of 30-90 students and teachers.

Grants and proposals:

· Helen Jones Foundation, 2008, Knowledge Imaging Center Additions, $80,000 requested, $60,000 FUNDED.

· Helen Jones Foundation, 2008, three proposals, NOT FUNDED

o $1,000,000 Endowment for Emerging Technologies

o $60,000 TTU Libraries Summer 3D Animation Camp

o $50,000 Expansion of the 3D Animation Lab

· Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 2007-2010, $864,686 matching funds (over three years, across four Texas Digital Library Tier One institutions—TTU, TAMU, UT Austin, & U of H), Co-Principle Investigator and Project Site Coordinator at Texas Tech University for the Texas ETD Repository Grant, awarded October 2007, FUNDED

· Vendor sponsorships in support of the Library 3D Animation Lab, 2007, ALL FUNDED

o Apple, Inc., $8000 in the form of deep discounts off of existing educational pricing for hardware

o Calagari Corporation, $20,000 in donated software, models, textures, etc.

o Pixar Animation Studios, $50,000 in free licensing for RenderMan for TTU Libraries and LISD Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center partnership

· Ewing Halsell Foundation, 2006 $1 million Endowment for a Library Technology Foundation, NOT FUNDED

Continuing Education:

· “Power Planning for Professional Development.” Texas Tech University, Employee Learning Initiative, November 2007

· “Project Planning and Management for IT.” 3-Day training workshop. May 2007

· “Portfolio Management.” 1-Day training workshop. May 2007

· Nominated by Dr. Donald Dyal, Dean Texas Tech University Libraries, for the Frye Institute, October 2006

· By invitation to participate in & evaluate the pilot workshop: “Coaching for Successful Supervision: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most.” TTU Quality Service & Professional Development. November, 2005.

· Metadata Workshop by Dr. William Moen from UNT at TTU, February 2005

· By invitation to participate in & evaluate the pilot workshop: “Quality & Beyond: Good to Great.” TTU Quality Service & Professional Development. December, 2004

· “Metadata for Digitized Resources.” Amigos Library Services at TTU. December, 2004

· “MindManager – Visual Tool for Planning, Collaboration and Business Process Management.” MindJet, at TTU. November, 2004

· “The 7 habits of Highly Effective People.” TTU Quality Service & Professional Development. July and August, 2004.

· “System Administration Training” and “System Librarian Training.” Ex Libris. Chicago. May, 2004

· Numerous part-day, all-day, and multiple-day UL/TTU customer service, management, and leadership development workshops, 2004-2009

· Numerous regional, national, and international professional conferences (including numerous pre- and post-conference workshops and symposia) in the areas of information technology, libraries, and higher education, 1998-2009.

· Numerous other technical and professional development workshops, 1996-2003

Consulting:

· COLOSAFE, LLC, Fredericksburg, VA., 2000-2001. Member of the Executive Team as the Consulting Director of Network Services. Network systems consultant for marketing research and business development for business-to-business (B2B) partnering, e-commerce collaborative solutions, and comprehensive web portal solutions. Business process engineering for network services integration. Interpretation and application of relevant industry trends & developments.

· NetworkMCI, Information Resource Center, internship and then consulting in worldwide intranet design and development, 1995

Professional Activities:

· Texas Tech University:

o TTU International Affairs Committee, Member, 2008-present

o Sponsor, Ex Libris systems Suite of seven migration and upgrade projects, 2008-present

o Sponsor, TTU Vireo project in support of TDL and the IMLS Grant, 2008-present

o Faculty Executive Committee, Chair, 2008-present

o Faculty Executive Committee, Member 2006-present

o Systems Management Team, Member 2004-present

o University Libraries Council, Member 2004-present

o Sponsor, University Library DSpace implementation and data migration project for the TTUL eScholarship repository, 2007-2008.

o Sponsor, DLIT Liaison, and Project Manager for the Prigmore Book scanning project, first official book scanning project for the Library, 2006-2007

o Sponsor, dozens of major library technology projects, 2005-2008.

o Faculty Mentoring Program Development Task Force, Lead, 2006-2007

o Search Committee: Department Head of Information Services, Member 2006-2007

o Library Physical Facility Security Workgroup, Member 2006-2007

o Digital Library Initiatives Team, Member 2006-2007

o TTU Information Technology Advisory Group, University Libraries Representative 2005-2007

o Aleph System Upgrade Task Force, Project Manager, 2005-2006

o Aleph Support Team, Member 2004-2006

o Search Committee: Social Sciences Librarian (filled three faculty positions), Member, 2005

o Digital Initiatives Core Team, Member 2004-2005

o Pay-for-Print Task Force, Project Manager, 2004-2005

· Texas:

Program Committee Member, Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, annual conference, 2007 & 2008
TDL ETD IMLS Grant Project Team, Member 2007-2010
Designated as the TTU Site Coordinator by the Texas Digital Library Co-Directors for the 3-year Texas ETD Repository project funded by an IMLS Grant. 2007-2010
Designated Liaison between TDL and TIGRE Steering Committees for collaboration on possible grid solutions for TDL, 2005-2006
Texas Digital Libraries Steering Committee, TTU Representative 2005-2006

· National:

o TTUL Representative to the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) 2004-present

· International

o Lead in coordinating a highly collaborative research investigation, and initiating and orchestrating an extensive 2-Day collaborative research workshop with the Ubiquitous Interaction Research Group of the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, and MultiTouch Corporation, Helsinki, Finland, 2007

o Lead for TTU as a Major Sponsor of the Open Repositories International Conference, Hosted by the Texas Digital Library (TDL), Texas A&M, and UT Austin in San Antonio, TX, 2007

· Henrico County Municipal Government, Virginia:

o Technology Advisory Committee, Member 1996-1997

o Technology Partners Group, Member 1998-2004

o Henrico County Wireless Communications Steering Committee, Member 2002-2004

o Leadership Development Program, participant, 2001-2004

o Succession Management Program, participant, 2002-2004

o Public Library (CHPL):

§ Systems Procurement & Development Team, Lead, 1996-2004

§ Process Reengineering Task Force, Lead, 1996-1997

§ Training Team, Lead, 1996-1998

§ Local Technology Expert Team, Lead, 1997-1999

§ Outsourcing Procurement Team, Lead, 1999-2000

§ Local Support Liaison Team, Sponsor & Lead, 1999-2004

§ Local Support Assistant Team, Sponsor & Lead, 1999-2004

§ System Liaison / Automation Team, Lead, 2001-2004

§ Management Team, Member 1996-2004

§ Administrative Staff Team, Member 1996-2004

· The Commonwealth of Virginia:

o Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Secretary of Technology’s Internet Services Workgroup, Member 2002-2004

o VIPNet Committee, Member 2002-2004