Bethany Lafferty Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Henderson, Nevada, United States

Green Valley Library Branch

Identify and implement strategies to improve branch and departmental functions Oversee library branch operations in the absence of library manager Responsible for all aspects of Youth Services Department Prepare and monitor branch/departmental budgets and approve department purchases Schedule, supervise, motivate and evaluate a staff of 5 employees Maintain youth and teen materials collection, included selection and deselection Develop and maintain positive relationships with library users, staff, community organizations, vendors, school representatives, partner organizations and others Write and administer federal grant applications including coordination and implementation of grant-funded events and programs Create and deliver innovative programs and services for teens and children, including, but not limited to, early childhood literacy programs, book clubs, teen service projects, community events and author visits Establish and maintain community partnerships through programs and services Provide readers advisory and reference assistance at public service desk and by phone Participate in a variety of organizational committees, including Outreach, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Summer Reading Program, Strategic Planning, Managers, etc. Routinely serve as Librarian in Charge

Youth Services Librarian from September 2005 to January 2008. Adult Reference Librarian from January 2008 to January 2009.Provided reference and reader’s advisory services in both Youth and Adult Services. Increased program attendance through creative offerings for children of all ages, and conducted outreach to schools to spread awareness of library services and programs. Maintained materials collections in children, teen and adult print materials. At branch level, prepared collection for transition to RFID and Automated Materials Handling processes. Trained and supervised Page staff members.

Villa Park, Il

Provided reference service at youth information desk. Participated in youth programming. Created materials displays and completed special projects as assigned.

Greater Chicago Area

*Managed client relations with regard to billing statements and issues *Prepared monthly budget and attorney performance reports *Processed billing and accounts receivable for clients *Prepared monthly billing summary, accounts receivable report and balance sheet *Processed bi-monthly firm accounts payable

Mlis, Library And Information Science

Bs, Finance, General