Ginny Edwards Email and Phone Number

• Assisting in the daily functions of a public library including helping patrons with research, finding books, and organizing materials according to the Dewy Decimal System.• Planning kid friendly programs for the citizen of Leeds• Planning craft classes for children, tweens, and teenagers• Working with local elementary, middle, and high schools with story times and volunteer opportunities for teenagers • Manager of social media pages• Planning for the library’s annual Summer Reading Program including setting up programs, writing grant applications and donation request from the community, and getting community involvement throughout the summer• Acquisition and retention of library materials for children birth through college • Attending bi-monthly meeting with other librarians in the Jefferson County System to discuss programing, Summer Reading, and conferences• Creating displays and changing bulletin boards out seasonally • Attending online Professional Development webinars Adapted programs to fit changes in services due to pandemic

• Assisting in the daily functions of a public library including helping patrons with research, finding books, checking in/out materials, shelving, and organizing materials according to the Dewy Decimal System• Assisting in the selection and retention of library materials including books, media, and periodicals • Teaching computer classes for adults/seniors with a focus on basic computer functions, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, social media pages, setting up email, and Windows 8• Contributing to Summer Reading Program by assisting children Pre-K to 12th grade in understanding the value of reading and challenging them to read beyond their grade level• Assisting in the creation of programs for children and teens throughout the year and during summer reading• Creating displays and changing bulletin boards out seasonally • Assisting patrons with ordering materials through Interlibrary Loan• Attending seasonal professional development courses with a focus on social media and teen and children’s programing • Assisting in the promotion of the library by attending community events, fundraising, advertising for programs, and managing the library’s social media pages

• Developed and taught lessons centered on Alabama’s Course of Study standards• Created lessons using a variety of different teaching strategies • Took part in department, parent-teacher, ELL, and IEP meetings • Encouraged a positive, engaging, and safe educational environment