Karen Duff Email & Phone Number

Brighton, New York

• Provide in-person and phone reference, technology instruction and reader’s advisory services at the Information Center and Children’s Center • Assist the Reference Services Manager by handling special assignments including database collection support and tax-form oversight• Conduct Tech Tudor sessions monthly• Assist with overseeing the work of Library Aides, Pages, and Volunteers when staffing public service desks

Rochester, New York Area

•Function as Supervising Librarian: personnel management, open/close building and cash handling•Disseminate library branch event information on social media•Help patrons of all ages utilize the collection by finding materials, answering reference questions, and providing reader’s advisory•Conduct technology training sessions for patrons•Collection development, including purchasing new and purging obsolete items in large print, books on CD and music CD, manage materials budget•Collaborate with other Adult Services Librarians regarding system wide service provision•Emerging Tech Committee•MCLS Mentorship Program Committee Member

Brockport, New York

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory service to patrons from children to adults in person and via telephone in collaboration with other Librarians• Provides reference and readers’ advisory service for library users of all ages • Assists library patrons with the use of library computers, databases, and e-books • Updates the library’s web site, social media profiles, and assist with program publicity • Review, select, order and coordinate library technology • Manage budget for library technology and technology materials

• Provide assistance to librarians in maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, audiovisual and other materials, using automated circulation system• Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons to librarians for professional assistance

Various Monroe And Orleans County School Districts

• Provide one-on-one aid to students with developmental disabilities• Assisted classroom teacher as directed

Brockport, New York

• Provided secretarial and administrative support to Principal of school with sixty students grades K-8th.• Completed forms in accordance with school procedures, such as NY State mandated reports, i.e. immunization, enrollment and staff information

Master'S Degree, Library & Information Science (Mlis), 3.8/4

Bs, Sociology, Gpa: 3.50 Magna Cum Laude

Minors in Applied Research and Anthropology