Erin Brzozowski Email & Phone Number

- Plan and manage all services and programs involved in branch library operations- Supervise nine employees by prioritizing and scheduling workloads, reviewing performance, recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and disciplining when appropriate- Assess community needs to formulate service goals and develop programs for the branch and provide outreach to the local township- Collaborate with collection specialists to select, evaluate, and organize library material in order to meet community needs- Review, communicate, and implement library policies and procedures to assure efficiency and quality of service to the public- Serve on various committees - including strategic planning committees, leading the winter reading program planning, and leading the materials’ advisory planning workgroup- Support the Friends of the Eastern Branch and their annual book sales- Utilize staff and material resources in a cost-effective manner

-Created ongoing relationships with local schools, resulting in new digital library resource presentations and over 1200 youth library cards in the 2015-2016 school yearInitiated partnerships with townships, businesses, and organizations to organize outreach activities. Presented on library services to these many organizations -Trained existing staff, incoming staff, and patrons on the various technologies that CADL employed-Created and taught innovative technology classes, such as Android basics and Scratch coding, based on community needs -Advocated for new technology, resulting in 3D printer programs and computer programming classes-Served on library committees to better serve staff and patrons. Led the Technology Training Committee and developed technology policy and procedure-Created personal goals and developed systemwide programs, in turn creating a yearly budget for technology and outreach

Wyoming Branch

-Taught computer classes to patrons and actively collaborated with the computer class workgroup-Assisted patrons in the use of eReaders, public computers and related software, catalog, Internet, and databases-Facilitated the adult book discussion by recommending books and managing conversation-Maintained the collection through shifting, weeding, and creating engaging displays-Served as a member of the Wyoming Reads committee

-Assisted patrons with computer and eReader questions and resolved issues with patron accounts-Conducted reference and reader’s advisory interviews to satisfy user needs over the phone, through chat reference, and through e-mail communication

- Assisted patrons in the use of public computers and related technology- Assisted full-time librarians in the collection evaluation process

- Maintained easy access of information for patrons by accurately shelving books and answering directional questions

- Implemented one-on-one instructional courses on eBooks, eReaders and mobile applications- Created how-to guides for multiple eReader and mobile devices that were distributed district wide- Provided eReader training to staff- Assisted in collection development by weeding the collection, compiling reports, creating circulation reports, recommending purchases, and maintaining missing reports- Assisted patrons in the use of public computers and related software, catalog, Internet, and databases- Performed community outreach to share information with attendees about library programs and services- Created and led a teen book club, when young adult programs had not previously existed at the branch - Planned and led numerous children’s storytimes, including an Every Child Ready to Read program- Contributed to the overall effectiveness of circulation within the branch

Lansing, Michigan Area

- Evaluated the current library collection - Recommended items for purchase to complement the collection- Answered reference questions of both students and faculty

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis), French Language And Literature

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), French Language And Literature