Information Services Librarian who provides collection development and deselection for the Dewey 500s and 900s. I provide assistance to library patrons using the public internet PCs and their mobile devices. Currently serve on the Library's Reference Training Committee, Hay Reclassification Committee, Adult Non-Fiction Preselection Committee, and Contract Negotiation Committee. 2022 graduate of Dayton Metro Library's Emerging Librarian Leadership Academy.I have been elected to serve as Vice President/Chief Steward of the Dayton Metro Library Staff Association (independent Union) since 2012. In this role, I have helped to negotiate 6 collective bargaining agreements in 12 years, ensured compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, represented bargaining unit members in disciplinary proceedings, and assisted with ensuring staff health and safety.Specialties: Reference, public service, collection development, readers' advisory, history, travel, math, science, nonfiction, computer instruction, library programming, local history, genealogy, computer troubleshooting, interlibrary loan, labor relations, collective bargaining, and social networking.
Listed skills include Collection Development, Library, Public Services, Reader'S Advisory, and 4 others.