Amanda Brouwer Email & Phone Number

Old Saybrook

Hebron, Ct

Directed a staff of fifteen full-time and part-time employees in the daily operations of the entire library. Implemented new outreach initiatives, fostered relationships with the local schools and businesses. Range of DutiesSupervise staff of 15, consults with both Trustees, and, Friends GroupBudget preparation and presentationsFacilities managementProgram creation in both teen and adult areas, also collaborated with children’s staff on summer reading and storytime programsCollection management for teens and adultsWrote policies and prepared reports and statisticsAccomplishmentsCreated new Homebound Service for LibraryWrote and received LSTA grant for Teen ServicesCreated new Teen programming; including a Teen Advisory Board and Teen Summer Reading ProgramIntroduced a variety of new technological innovations; including a 3D Printer and loanable WiFi Hotspots Since taking over as director; program attendance has increased young adult programming has returned and is thriving after years of neglect, and overall library attendance has increased.Presenter: CEN Conference 2017 on MakerSpaces in Libraries

Krieble Library

Directed the daily business at a small academic library. Oversaw a Library Assistant and 3 student workers. Interacted with college students on the reference desk. Assist faculty with borrowing and using equipment Show students how to find credible sourcesMaintain the collectionReport to Dean of Students on the progress of the Library

Supervised department of 10 full and part-time library staff. Coordinated staff duties in alignment with the libraries goals. Scheduled staff’s desk time and delegated responsibilities among department.Range of DutiesManaged Inter-Library LoansOversaw the Genealogy Section and planned section’s digitizing projectsCreated and provided weekly computer training for area residents of all ages.Budgeted monies allotted to my department to purchase collection materials, and also recommended items for purchase that would enhance patron satisfactionDeveloped and executed 5 separate social media programs, for staff and community membersDeveloped Reference Services; began IM reference, created E-Reader training programManaged and trained staff members to work the reference deskWorked the reference desk, i.e. answered short and in-depth questions, helped patrons find materials, use the computers and other business machineryAccomplishmentsCreator & Co-Chair of CLC’s Urban Libraries RoundtableInitiated Notary Public ProgramPanel presenter for CLC’s discussion of the JobNow database usesWrote and won grants to support the Genealogy sectionWon a technology grant, with which I created an in-house technology training programWon CLA’s Publicity AwardPresenter at RILA’s Annual Conference

Worked at the circulation desk, in a shift supervisor capacity. In charge of organizing and booking the meeting rooms for staff and public events.Range of Duties/AccomplishmentsHelped patrons locate, checkout and return materialsTaught patrons how to use the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Mls, Information And Library Science

Ba, English