Debra Estrella, Mlis Email & Phone Number

Tiverton, Ri

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate library programs for adults based on community needs and interests• Work closely with other library departments on community services, programs, and outreach• Seek out and develop partnerships between the library and community agencies, organizations, and businesses• Represent the library at community events and educate the public on library resources and services• Provide circulation, information, and readers' advisory services at the information desk, by telephone, and electronically• Troubleshoot and instruct library users in the use of the online catalog, basic reference tools, and other library equipment and services• Manage the adult volunteer program, identifying and planning volunteer opportunities and screening, training, and overseeing volunteers performing various work activities• Manage the library’s homebound delivery service, including checking in with homebound patrons, providing reader’s advisory, selecting materials, and delivering materials or coordinating with delivery volunteers• Create passive programming displays around monthly or weekly themes• Coordinate public art and cultural displays and exhibits in our display case and throughout the library• Produce monthly library newsletter, develop library event marketing collateral, and manage the library's social media outlets• Prepare monthly statistical reports

Cranston, Ri

• Provide information and readers' advisory services to the public at the reference desk and in youth services, at the central library and at multiple branches as needed• Troubleshoot and instruct library users in the use of the online catalog, basic reference tools, and other library equipment and services• Process holds, process interlibrary loans, shelf-read, and shelve materials as needed• Assist in collection development tasks, assessing donated items for possible addition to or replacement of the existing collection and identifying well-reviewed children's items for possible addition to the children's and YA collections• Facilitate a weekly drop-in tech time for adults, providing one-on-one instruction in basic technology and computer literacy, media conversion (i.e., vinyl to MP3, VHS to DVD), and 3-D printing• Have assisted in various programs for patrons of all ages, from preschool storytimes, to elementary school–aged book clubs and tech programs, to teen escape rooms, to adult computer classes and drop-in tech times• Create lists in Sierra, compile statistics, and clean up minor cataloging issues• Researched and created the Wikipedia article on the Cranston Public Library system• Trained in administering intranasal naloxone

Cranston, Rhode Island Area

I've worked independently and with project teams from around the globe to develop educational materials (e.g., textbooks, workshops, video/audio, eLearning) for the pharmaceutical sales training industry.Insightful Instructional Editing• Managed the editorial development of each project and its components from initiation to delivery• Edited according to Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, or the client’s preferred style and ensured that materials met client standards of organization, clarity, and consistency• Evaluated training materials for effective application of adult learning principles• Ensured that permissions to reprint images were secured• Created, maintained, and distributed style sheets to key stakeholders to ensure consistency among multiple drafts/componentsConsistent and Thorough Copy Editing• Corrected spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation• Edited according to CMS, AMA, or the client’s preferred style and ensured the manuscript was clean and consistent• Created, maintained, and distributed style sheets to key stakeholders to ensure consistency among multiple drafts/componentsSmart Writing/Revising• Instructionally modified and updated content crossing media platforms (i.e., converting textbook or workshop content to eLearning)• Wrote assessments and workshops based on existing training materials Meticulous Fact Checking/Reference Preparation• Fact checked to confirm that all content was appropriately referenced• Verified that all referenced text corresponded to the cited source material and was appropriately annotated to client specifications• Researched and filled in any gaps in referencing• Organized and compiled reference documents for submission to medical/legal/regulatory review

Saunderstown, Ri

• Performed circulation duties: checking books in and out; processing fine payments; processing holds; processing notices for hold pick-ups and overdue materials; issuing library cards; updating patron records; and sorting and shelving materials• Answered patron questions and assisted patrons of all ages with locating print and non-print resources• Provided readers’ advisory services, developed reading lists, and created book displays• Copy cataloged and processed new materials • Created flyers and brochures advertising library programs• Posted program and event announcements to online and print community calendars and local newspapers• Assisted in updating and maintaining the library's website• Facilitated the library's monthly cookbook club for adults• Facilitated the children’s summer reading program, including weekly drop-in craft programs• Was responsible for library operations in absence of the director on alternate Saturdays

Greater Boston Area

• Led internal and external project staff in developing multimedia training curricula• Evaluated educational materials for organization, clarity, consistency, and instructional efficacy• Supported team members as needed (e.g., coordinating schedules, editing, fact checking, securing reprint permissions)• Developed/facilitated orientations for new hires and contract workers on corporate style and procedures

Masters Degree, Library And Information Studies, With A Focus On Public Library Service, Gpa 4.0

Activities and Societies: Student ALA; Beta Phi Mu

Study Abroad, Library Science And Information Studies In Historical And Contemporary Britain

Ba, English, Gpa 3.7/Dean'S List

Activities and Societies: Liberal Arts Honors Program, co-editor of The Alembic (literary journal), copy editor of The Cowl (student.