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James Dekens

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Manager, Neighbourhood Branches at Burlington Public Library
📍 Canada

James Dekens is an experienced library manager with a history of overseeing branches for the Burlington and Mississauga public library systems. He leverages his Masters in Library & Information Science and a Prosci certification in change management to lead his teams, with expertise in budgeting and project management.

His professional affiliations include the American Library Association, indicating a strong connection to the broader library community. He also holds an interest in the Canadian Armed Forces.

He is certified in Proscis methodology for leading teams through organizational change.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Manager, Neighbourhood Branches
Job Level
Middle
Location
Canada
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Library Management
His entire career is focused on managing public library branches, including budgeting, project management, and customer service.
Change Management
He holds a specific Prosci certification in "Leading Your Team Through Change" and has highlighted this achievement.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
Manager, Neighbourhood Branches
Burlington Public Library
4-2016 - 10-2017
Manager, Woodlands Library and Sheridan Library
City of Mississauga
6-2014 - 4-2016
Manager, Burnhamthorpe Library
City of Mississauga
11-2013 - 6-2014
Acting Manager, Readers' Den Dept.
City of Mississauga
12-2012 - 10-2013
Senior Librarian, Readers' Den Dept.
City of Mississauga
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Education
2010 - 2012
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
Western University
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Calvin University
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