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Northfield, Minnesota, United States

Planned, promoted, and provided programming for ages 0-18 including storytimes, craft events,book clubs, game nights, and more. Solicited ideas for teen programs from the Library's TeenAdvisory Board.Helped apply for and carry out a Library Services and Technology Act Mini Grant of $8,349. Thisyear-long project involved selecting technology best suited for community outreach, education,and enrichment, introduced to the public via community events and new collections of Adults andKids circulating technology.Collections managed: YA fiction, Graphic Novels, Non-fiction, and audiobooks; Juvenile Nonfiction; Juvenile DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks; Juvenile and YA e-books.Planned the Summer Reading Challenge for teens and supervised a group of teen volunteers eachsummer.Managed 5 budget lines for a total of $8,350 annually.Created and cultivated partnerships with local organizations to provide library services beyond thelibrary walls.

Planned and performed weekly storytimes for ages 0-5, and monthly craft and STEM programs for ages 6-12.Ran the makerspace for grades 3-6, including maintaining the 3D printer, and finding and installing new technology and art projects to include in the room.Planned an art-themed Fall series of programs by hiring performers and soliciting programs from colleagues.Managed the circulating technology for Children's Library, including circulating iPads and STEM kits. Launched a Junior version of our standard STEM kit by introducing 5 new kits for ages 4-7.Managed the video game and audio CD collection, including ordering (through Midwest Tape and online retailers) and weeding.Ordered patron request books for the Children's Library (through Baker & Taylor and online retailers).Assisted in Children's Library promotion by creating calendars, posters, brochures, web events, bulletin boards, and Mailchimp eblasts.Provided service to the public at the Children's desk, at computers, via email and on the phone.Performed opening and closing procedures and was the in-charge point person on weekends on a rotating basis.Managed 6 budget lines on a quarterly basis with a combined budget of $7,250

Connecticut, United States

I volunteered as a member of the Connecticut Nutmeg Elementary Book Award Committee. We read over 100 books for 2nd and 3rd graders and nominated the top 12 books for the Elementary Book Award. We met 6 times, in person and remotely, and advocated for our favorite books based on age appropriateness, diversity, and educational potential.

Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States

Planned and performed weekly storytimes for ages 0-5, and monthly craft and STEM programs for ages 6-12.Ran the makerspace for grades 3-6, including maintaining the 3D printer, and finding and installing new technology and art projects to include in the room.Planned an art-themed Fall series of programs by hiring performers and soliciting programs from colleagues.Managed the circulating technology for Children's Library, including circulating iPads and STEM kits. Launched a Junior version of our standard STEM kit by introducing 5 new kits for ages 4-7.Managed the video game and audio CD collection, including ordering (through Midwest Tape and online retailers) and weeding.Ordered patron request books for the Children's Library (through Baker & Taylor and online retailers).Assisted in Children's Library promotion by creating calendars, posters, brochures, web events, bulletin boards, and Mailchimp eblasts.Provided service to the public at the Children's desk, at computers, via email and on the phone.Performed opening and closing procedures and was the in-charge point person on weekends on a rotating basis.Managed 6 budget lines on a quarterly basis with a combined budget of $7,250

Chișinău, Moldova

Volunteered with the National Children's Library of Moldova to collaborate on library programs for teenagers. Researched the history of the Children's Library's collection and usage for the prior 20 years.

Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States

Planned and performed a weekly storytime by: selecting stories with an eye to diversity, creating felt boards, and adapting books to be told with puppets.Assisted in community outreach through preschool and school visits.Assisted in day-to-day library circulation and reader's advisory.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Mlis

Bachelor'S Degree, German Literature, Minor Linguistics