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Cambridge, Ma, Us

Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Provided visionary leadership and strategic direction, overseeing all aspects of library operations, services, and programs.Developed and executed long-term strategic plans to align library services with community needs and emerging trends in information and technology.Executed hiring from start to finish including recruitment, job post creation, interviews, and onboarding for all level positions.Conducted talent assessments and provided coaching and mentorship to support professional development and maximize talent potential.Managed library budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation to support the acquisition of materials, technology upgrades, and staff development.Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, leading and motivating a diverse team of library staff members to deliver exceptional customer service and promote a love of learning.Implemented innovative library programs and initiatives to engage patrons of all ages, including author talks, book clubs, educational workshops, and community events.Leveraged technology advancements to enhance library services, such as implementing self-checkout systems, digital resource platforms, and online learning platforms.Collaborated with local schools, government agencies, and community organizations to establish partnerships and develop outreach programs that extended library services beyond its physical location.Oversaw collection development, ensuring a well-curated and diverse collection of print and digital materials that met the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community.Advocated for the library's mission and needs to key stakeholders, including local government officials, funding bodies, and community leaders, to secure financial support and resources.Monitored and evaluated library services, gathering feedback from patrons and staff, and implementing improvements based on data-driven insights and best practices in library management.

Manage and supervise staff and volunteers; roles and responsibilities include: weekly scheduling, planning, and implementation of staff meetings, training new hires, hiring employees, and conducting performance evaluationsServe on the board of Department Heads overseeing policy changes, DEI inclusion, best practices, programming, and our COVID phased re-openingPioneered and organized our virtual programming utilizing new ways to engage and reach our patrons. Before COVID, taught and oversaw intergenerational programming and events ranging from informational to fun. These include Tech help sessions, cultural celebrations, trivia nights, and book clubs with a focus on anti-racist education. Executed all aspects of a $50,000 renovation of the facilities including acquiring funding, project management, and making creative decisions. This included: carpeting, painting, furniture, and configuration designCreate and edit all marketing material for the library's various programs and initiativesBuild partnerships with community groups to serve the various needs of those in the community, this includes our artist-in-residence programs, Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture, and Family ConnectionsLead purchaser of all library materials with a budget of over $50,000. Oversee other purchasers and keep budget timelines for all materials with a focus on inclusion and diverse materials, Operational manager ensures that facilities are in working order organizes repairs, communicates with the director of facilitiesCo-Director of Social Media for all libraries which have served as the main point of communication and outreach during the pandemic Perform all library duties including circulation, and reference

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Coolidge Corner

Managed and supervised staff of twenty four employeesPurchased of all A/V materials and literature for the children’s departmentWorked on the management team that oversaw a $3 million dollar renovation of the Coolidge Corner branch; in conjunction to this, I organized a temporary facility for patrons to use during the renovationCreated and organized new and innovative programming such as “Beat the Librarians” Trivia Night, and a Cookbook club for the library increasing the number of programs; both programs were well received and consistently well-attendedCo-chair of social media for all libraries launching many creative campaigns increasing our number of users and viewsWorked the reference desk using all applicable computer functions and systems, including Sierra

Manhattan, Ny

Created a warm and welcoming environment for all students to learn, study, and fall in love with readingExecuted all library duties including circulation, and referenceManaged a large annual budget to impact student learning; purchasing materials, books, and technology to drive classroom instructionPlanned, coordinated and managed the school-wide book fair that generated over $30,000 annuallyCollaborated with faculty to build research projects and libguides to support curriculum Taught research skills utilising books, databases and the internet focusing on how to discern validity, creating bibliographies using easybib, and biases. Managed school wide subscriptions for databases and non-fiction material such as Student Resource in Context, Brainpop, and the New York TimesCreated lesson plans and instructed 20 lessons weekly - ranging from teaching author studies, research, technology and literacy Organized and coordinated author visits; recruiting bestselling, award-winning authors such as R.L Stine, Peter Brown, Sophie Blackall, Wendy Mass, Brian Floca, Grace Lin, the MothCoordinated and managed the Parent Association’s library volunteersImplemented Overdrive and developed a vast online library collection Created the Reading Buddies program, forming reading mentorships between older elementary students and students in the lower gradesEstablished quarterly movie nights, linking literature to film which brought joy and excitement to the student body and their familiesCreated partnerships with community stakeholders, including a local bookstore which supplied books for the school fair

Masters, Information And Library Science

Bachelor Degree, History; Psychology, French