Working in libraries - the best job in the world - is not just my job, its my passion. Whenever I visit a new town or city I always seek out the library. It is really one of the first places I look for. To me it is just as important as any of the other sites I have come to visit. It's a sanctuary where the written word is treasured and where the quest for knowledge never ends. To me there is such dignity in a library. A spot where all ideas are welcomed. A place where thought is open for discussion. A place where so many great minds,talented artists, composers, scientists and story tellers from across the globe and encompassing all eras share the same space. A place where it is safe to go and lose yourself in a little nook with a good book and live there for a bit. I have been blessed to have worked in so many great libraries and with so many great people, and I look forward to many more years of the same.
Superior District Library
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District DirectorSuperior District Library Nov 2014 - PresentSault Ste Marie, MichiganI am proud to be the District Director of an eight member library system in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where I get the privilege of working with an amazing group of people who are just as passionate about library service as I am. Our District covers approximately 2,300 sq. miles, most of it rural, in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Our patrons depend on our libraries, four of which are school/publics, for access to books, technology, programs, and help with everything from setting up the ArriveCan app to cross the border, to early childhood reading, to senior services.
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Lisa Waskin Library ConsultingSelf-Employed Jan 2013 - Nov 2014Palatine, IlSpecializing in:Building your library by helping you to develop:- Marketing Plans- Strategic Plans- Staff Communication- Fundraising- Customer Service- Advocating Your Library
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DirectorHodgkins Public Library Dec 2012 - Mar 2014Hodgkins, IlAs Director of a small public library I get to wear all hats from ordering books, to technology updates to handling the budget. The upside to a small library is getting to be hands on and knowing your patrons on a first name basis. Knowing your community and catering to their individual needs is much easier as well. And I think small libraries offer outstanding customer service.
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Executive DirectorRoselle Public Library District Jan 2008 - Dec 2009Handled the budget, marketing, liason to the Board, community relations, grant writing, personnel issues, banking and daily operations of the library.
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Executive DirectorChillicothe Public Library District Nov 2001 - Jan 2008Chillicothe, IlAfter raising $500,000 in approximately 10 months time, the Board and I spearheaded a successful building referendum for a new library. The beautiful 35,000 sq ft. facility was not only the pride of the community, it was also eco-friendly with features like a geothermal heating and cooling system and corn burning fireplace.
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Marketing InternIllinois Talking Book Center Jun 2005 - Aug 2005East Peoria, IlDeveloped and implemented a new marketing campaign for the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center to promote their services and add more users.
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Second Shift SupervisorLr Nelson Jun 2000 - Nov 2001Peoria, Illinois AreaOversaw management of over ninety seasonal employees in the factory area of the company. Kept personnel records for employees, handled staff discipline, medical emergencies, worked with company management for better production levels. -
Administrative CoordinatorChicago Title Insurance Company Jun 1999 - Jun 2000Peoria, IlAdministrative duties including scheduling closings, typing legal descriptions, ordering supplies, interacting with clients and brokers. -
Office ManagerDean Poignant Law Office Aug 1994 - May 1999Peoria Heights, IlWas in charge of a small law firm, scheduling hearings, writing up legal documents, consulting with clients, assisting the lead attorney.
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LibrarianSt. Thomas School Aug 1995 - May 1996Peoria Heights, IlServed as co-leader of a private school library. Purchased materials, developed programs, created an AR program, assisted teachers with classroom research.
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Field ArchaeologistUniversity Of North Dakota May 1993 - Sep 1993Grand Forks, North Dakota AreaWorked at several sites, including a 10,000 year old quarry featuring Folsom points made with Knife River Flint, a 900 year old Pre-historic Mandan village on the Columbia River, where we actually found a footprint and the remains of an older village beneath the one we were excavating. Worked at mapping, matrix identification, excavating, water tabling and identification. -
Circulation Assistant/Special MaterialsQuincy Unviversity Brenner Library Aug 1989 - May 1991Quincy, IlWorked in circulation, assisted in cataloging and with Special materials.
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Circulation Assistant/Periodicals ClerkIllinois Central College Jun 1986 - May 1987East Peoria, IlWorked at both the circulation desk and with periodicals. Assisted students with research. -
Technical Services AssistantIllinois State University Milner Library Aug 1985 - May 1986Normal, IlWorked in the technical services department cataloging serials into the new computer system.
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Reference AssistantPeoria Public Library Sep 1983 - Jul 1985Peoria, IlWorked at the reference desk assisting patrons with microfilm research, genealogy research, filing, organizing, phone reference, and card catalog organization.
Lisa Waskin Education Details
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Archeaology
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Lisa Waskin attended Dominican University, The University Of North Dakota, The University Of North Dakota, Quincy University, Illinois State University.
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