Provide library services in the areas of programming and outreach with current special focus on early years.Coordinate and facilitate on and off site adult, teen, and children’s programming and events, including sessions offered in partnership with other community agencies.Coordinate and maintain digital services, collections, and resources, including website, staff intranet, social media, databases, online program registration, and other tools.Print collection… Show more Provide library services in the areas of programming and outreach with current special focus on early years.Coordinate and facilitate on and off site adult, teen, and children’s programming and events, including sessions offered in partnership with other community agencies.Coordinate and maintain digital services, collections, and resources, including website, staff intranet, social media, databases, online program registration, and other tools.Print collection development for early years collections.Represent the Library on various community committees, and liaise with other community organizations.Oversee programmers and summer student position. Show less

Reported directly to MLA Marlin Schmidt and functioned as a primary contact between the Member and his constituents. Responsibilities included ensuring inquiries and issues were addressed in a prompt and professional manner. Through research, literature scans, and stakeholder meetings, I supported the Member in his role as Environment Critic. Other responsibilities included initiating communication networks in the constituency, coordinating the administrative functions of the office, and… Show more Reported directly to MLA Marlin Schmidt and functioned as a primary contact between the Member and his constituents. Responsibilities included ensuring inquiries and issues were addressed in a prompt and professional manner. Through research, literature scans, and stakeholder meetings, I supported the Member in his role as Environment Critic. Other responsibilities included initiating communication networks in the constituency, coordinating the administrative functions of the office, and assisting the Member in the performance of his public duties.Detailed duties:· Function as a primary contact between the Member of the Legislative Assembly and his constituents; assist and advocate for constituents including liaising with provincial ministries and agencies to resolve constituent concerns· Responsible for ensuring constituent and stakeholder inquiries and issues are addressed in a prompt and professional manner· Draft newsletter content, speaking notes and letters· Coordinate constituency office special events· Coordinate administrative functions of the office Show less

I supported the legislative work of all governments caucus MLAs. This included their work in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and its all-party Committees. In addition to compiling research, I also prepared briefing and speaking notes, background notes, and other support materials such as stakeholder letters. Scheduling Members in the House and maintaining a number of calendars was a critical part of this job as was strong competence in the MS Office suite of applications. This… Show more I supported the legislative work of all governments caucus MLAs. This included their work in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and its all-party Committees. In addition to compiling research, I also prepared briefing and speaking notes, background notes, and other support materials such as stakeholder letters. Scheduling Members in the House and maintaining a number of calendars was a critical part of this job as was strong competence in the MS Office suite of applications. This role required strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to analyze and summarize complex documents and ideas. Show less

I reported directly to MLA Marlin Schmidt and functioned as a primary contact between the Member and his constituents. I was responsible for ensuring inquiries and issues were addressed in a prompt and professional manner. Other responsibilities included initiating communication networks in the constituency, coordinating the administrative functions of the office, and assisting the Member in the performance of his public duties.Detailed duties:· Functioned as the primary contact… Show more I reported directly to MLA Marlin Schmidt and functioned as a primary contact between the Member and his constituents. I was responsible for ensuring inquiries and issues were addressed in a prompt and professional manner. Other responsibilities included initiating communication networks in the constituency, coordinating the administrative functions of the office, and assisting the Member in the performance of his public duties.Detailed duties:· Functioned as the primary contact between the Member of the Legislative Assembly and his constituents; assisted and advocated for constituents including liaising with provincial ministries to resolve constituent concerns· Supervised, trained, supported and directed constituency office staff and volunteers· Responsible for ensuring constituent and stakeholder inquiries and issues were addressed in a prompt and professional manner· Assisted the Member in the performance of his public duties; initiated communication networks in the constituency; developed communications materials and outreach strategies· Created newsletter content and speaking notes; drafted letters and reports· Designed and created print advertising; maintained social media and web content· Maintained the Member’s schedule including his calendar of appointments and appearances within the constituency· Coordinated constituency office special events· Handled quotations, invoices, expense reimbursements and maintained other finances as per Member Services’ budget allocations· Coordinated all administrative functions of the office Show less

Acted as Team Leader for Early Literacy Services (in-library programs and services to 0-2 year olds; outreach and community programs and services for 0-5 year olds and their families).Coordinated the development, delivery and evaluation of these library services by assessing trends, providing leadership and training to staff, evaluating programs and services, and proposing and implementing new initiatives. Collaborated with Managers on providing support to staff and coordinating staff… Show more Acted as Team Leader for Early Literacy Services (in-library programs and services to 0-2 year olds; outreach and community programs and services for 0-5 year olds and their families).Coordinated the development, delivery and evaluation of these library services by assessing trends, providing leadership and training to staff, evaluating programs and services, and proposing and implementing new initiatives. Collaborated with Managers on providing support to staff and coordinating staff assignments for preschool series programs in the Library.Initiated and built relationships and partnerships with other agencies, developed outreach services and promoted library resources and services by consulting with daycares, playschools, and other community agencies supporting preschool children and their caregivers. Also maintained and evaluated partnerships with other external agencies. Developed and implemented a variety of creative and engaging programs for preschool children and their caregivers by applying knowledge of development stages of youth, brain development, and literacy development and learning activities; considering goals, community needs and trends, customizing for specific audiences, evaluating feedback and outcomes, and making recommendations.Coordinated the development of content for Preschool section of the Library website and posts to Library social media accounts. Coordinated and created publicity and publications by researching, developing and maintaining booklists, pathfinders, brochures and bibliographies. Wrote promotional content for social media networks, publications and promotions. Show less

Responsible for providing and coordinating K-6 programming both at SCL and to 28 area schools. Selection, weeding and development of Children’s Information, Fairy and Folk Tales, Nursery Rhymes, and electronic games collections. Collection responsibilities included managing increased budgets due to collection building and planning for a new library facility.Maintained existing community partnerships and created new partnerships with groups such as homeschool… Show more Responsible for providing and coordinating K-6 programming both at SCL and to 28 area schools. Selection, weeding and development of Children’s Information, Fairy and Folk Tales, Nursery Rhymes, and electronic games collections. Collection responsibilities included managing increased budgets due to collection building and planning for a new library facility.Maintained existing community partnerships and created new partnerships with groups such as homeschool organizations, Boys and Girls Club, Rotary Club, Royal Numismatic Society and others.Involved in facility planning processes to determine such things as furnishings, design and collections for SCL’s new facility.Oversaw some volunteer positions and served as team lead for K-6 school programming which included assigning school tours and visits to 5 staff members across all area schools. Show less

Position demanded the ability to plan and provide a wide range of children’s/youth library programs.The provision of technology instruction and reference/reader’s advisory services to the public formed a major component of this position.Involved in the collection development of the Children’s Information and French collections.Created publicity and support materials, such as booklists, homework pathfinders and some website content.

Coordinated the Library’s Teen Advisory Committee, which involved programming monthly meetings for youth members aged 12-17 years old and creating a monthly newsletter for the group.Maintained the Library’s “Teenzone” and” What’s For Kids?” websites (included writing web content and HTML design).Other duties included collection development of teen materials, creating homework help pathfinders and booklists for youth, and some staff supervision. Position also required… Show more Coordinated the Library’s Teen Advisory Committee, which involved programming monthly meetings for youth members aged 12-17 years old and creating a monthly newsletter for the group.Maintained the Library’s “Teenzone” and” What’s For Kids?” websites (included writing web content and HTML design).Other duties included collection development of teen materials, creating homework help pathfinders and booklists for youth, and some staff supervision. Position also required additional youth programming, such as Homework Help sessions, school visits and tours and presentations to parents and teachers. Show less

Provided reference services to the public (in-person, e-mail, letters and telephone) in a busy work environment.Oversaw two contract research positions, as well as several volunteer placements.Maintained the Provincial Archives’ Library and catalogued all incoming material.Position required excellent customer service/interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Created and compiled information packages outlining the historical development, from 1905 to 2001, of each of Alberta’s 83 provincial electoral divisions. Information packages were provided to Members of the Legislative Assembly following the March 2001 provincial election, as well other users of the Alberta Legislature Library.Performed additional reference and research work as required.Position demanded excellent writing, research and technical skills, specifically the… Show more Created and compiled information packages outlining the historical development, from 1905 to 2001, of each of Alberta’s 83 provincial electoral divisions. Information packages were provided to Members of the Legislative Assembly following the March 2001 provincial election, as well other users of the Alberta Legislature Library.Performed additional reference and research work as required.Position demanded excellent writing, research and technical skills, specifically the ability to gather research from a variety of sources (i.e. archival holdings, online sources, newspapers and other publications) and assess the validity and accuracy of the content contained in these resources. Show less

Provided technical support regarding library automation issues to Sagebrush Corporation’s 8000 international clients.Position involved providing technical support/customer service to librarians, IT specialists, and other users of Sagebrush Corporation’s library automation and cataloging software.Position required superior customer service skills and the ability to creatively and quickly “troubleshoot” problems. Position also required the ability to work well in a high-stress… Show more Provided technical support regarding library automation issues to Sagebrush Corporation’s 8000 international clients.Position involved providing technical support/customer service to librarians, IT specialists, and other users of Sagebrush Corporation’s library automation and cataloging software.Position required superior customer service skills and the ability to creatively and quickly “troubleshoot” problems. Position also required the ability to work well in a high-stress, multi-tasking team environment.Other responsibilities included working on an indexing project involving the library automation users’ manual, as well as assisting in the creation of an inventory training module for staff. Show less

Provided circulation, reference and program services to the public as required. In addition to excellent customer service and reference abilities, position also required public speaking skills due to community outreach responsibilities. I promoted the library at trade fairs, professional conventions and cultural events.Conducted children’s story-time programs and adult information sessions within the library, and also visited area schools to promote library reading programs to… Show more Provided circulation, reference and program services to the public as required. In addition to excellent customer service and reference abilities, position also required public speaking skills due to community outreach responsibilities. I promoted the library at trade fairs, professional conventions and cultural events.Conducted children’s story-time programs and adult information sessions within the library, and also visited area schools to promote library reading programs to students and staff.Other responsibilities included maintenance of the libraries’ post-secondary education, literacy, and multi-language collections, as well as processing donations, new books, and magazines. Show less