Librarian of Record Services
A qualified librarian of record, without the full-time hire.
Gipson Library Services provides remote library direction and a named, credentialed librarian for schools, colleges and programs that need professional library oversight on a part-time, contract basis.
What a librarian of record does
Many institutions are expected to show that a professional librarian stands behind their library services, whether for accreditation, authorization or program review. Not every institution needs, or can support, a full-time position to do it.
A librarian of record is the named professional accountable for the library: its collection, its policies, the support students and faculty receive, and the documentation that proves it. We fill that role, remotely and on a schedule that fits the size of your institution.
Services
01
Librarian of record designation
A named, credentialed librarian listed as responsible for your library program, available to your administration and to reviewers.
02
Remote library direction
Day-to-day leadership of a small library: planning, budgeting, vendor relationships, and a clear point of contact for staff, faculty and students.
03
Collection and resource management
Reviewing what you have, identifying gaps against your programs, and selecting databases, e-resources and print holdings that fit your budget.
04
Accreditation and review support
Preparing the library sections of self-studies and reports, gathering evidence, and answering reviewers’ questions about library services.
05
Policies and procedures
Writing or updating collection development, access, circulation and academic integrity policies so your library runs on documented standards.
06
Research help and instruction
Reference assistance and information literacy support for students and faculty, delivered by email and video.
Brandon Gipson: experience running a library alone
Brandon holds an MLIS from Valdosta State University and spent more than 13 years leading and working in U.S. Air Force and Army installation libraries. His final federal role was Supervisory Librarian at Altus Air Force Base, where he served as the sole librarian and library director.
Education
MLIS, Valdosta State University. B.A. in History, University of North Georgia.
Library service
Altus AFB, Maxwell AFB and Air University, Kunsan AB, and Fort Campbell.
Recognition
2024 Exemplary Civilian Service Medal. 2023 Supervisory Civilian of the Year.
Today
Serving as a remote, contract library director for a university.
Lauren Zemaitis-Gipson: from the branch to the virtual desk
Lauren holds an MLIS from Wayne State University with an emphasis in Archival Administration. She has led libraries at the college, city and branch level, and works today as Online Librarian at William Carey International University, supporting students who study remotely around the world.
Education
MLIS with an emphasis in Archival Administration, Wayne State University. B.A. in History, magna cum laude, Loyola University Chicago.
Library leadership
Director of the Library and Testing Center, Western Oklahoma State College. Deputy Library Director, City of Lawton. Branch Manager, Southern Prairie Library System. Library Director, Parnell Memorial Library.
Online and resource sharing
Online Librarian at William Carey International University. Virtual reference librarian for multiple online colleges. Interlibrary loan lead at Air University Library and at Missouri S&T.
Grants awarded
Oklahoma Historical Preservation Grant (2022), a National Library of Medicine telehealth grant (2021), and an LSTA grant (2017).
Certification and speaking
Oklahoma Library Certification, Level VII. Presenter at the Association of Rural and Small Libraries and the Alabama Library Association.
How it works
1. Talk through your needs
We review your size, programs, requirements and current library setup.
2. Agree on scope and hours
A written agreement sets the services, the weekly hours and the rate: Tailored to your specific situation and library.
3. Run the library, together
Regular check-ins and clear reporting keep your administration informed and review-ready.
Tell us what your library needs
Send a short note about your institution and what you are trying to accomplish. We will reply with next steps.
Gipson Library Services
Remote services for institutions in the United States and abroad