Librarian
Lincoln Library
Springfield, Illinois Area
Plan innovative programs, activities, and events for all ages by contacting individuals and organizations, leading committees, scheduling, marketing, and budgetingMember of Staff Institute Committee organizing a day of various training for the entire library annuallyLead International Fest Committee to plan the large annual festival by scheduling meetings, assigning tasks to members, contacting and scheduling individuals and organizations, and acting as point of contactMember of Happiness Committee evaluating, planning, and implementing ways to help motivate workers to be more productiveProvide outreach to local retirement homes and non-profit organizationsConduct in depth research for patronsGive in depth reader’s advisory based on insights and emotional cues of patrons and use of databasesReference services, genealogy, and archivesSelect materials to be purchased for the library based on data from ILS and reviews while maintaining the upkeep of the collectionsMaintain budgets for the collections responsible in developingCollaborate to make catalog more user-friendly within my collection areasAssist patrons with online databases, software, and electronic resourcesTeach computer classes