As a member of the Library's Administrative Team, I am responsible for running the Youth & Teen Services Department and oversee a youth Services team of four part-time Library Assistants and one full-time Team Lead. I oversee all aspects of the department including programming, outreach, collection development and budgeting. I have also written several grant applications and successfully received funding for a world music concert series and a dramatic play area for young children.

Ran Youth Services Department and attended management meetings during absence of Youth Services Manager. Active participant on the Strategic Planning and Outreach Committees. Assisted with coordination of year-round programming schedule including reading programs for children from newborn - 8th grade. Oversaw and expanded outreach opportunities for Youth Services. Responsible for a variety of collection development. Provided excellent customer service including reference and readers advisory.

Coordinated and collaborated with local public and school librarians to host two author festivals that featured nationally known young adult authors. Revamped teen summer reading program and tripled teen participation by booktalking to students at local middle and high schools. Founded and purchased materials for the library's first videogame collection for kids and teens. Served on the library's branch committee. Provided reader's advisory and reference services to teens, children and adults. Created and gave programming for families, elementary age students and teens. Responsible for development of the teen collection. Supervisor to several Youth Services staff members. Member of the Education Committee for GIANTS: African Dinosaurs Exhibit. Nominated for North Suburban Librarian of the Year in 2006.

Provided reader's advisory and reference service to teens, children and adults. Delivered instruction on usage of databases, Internet and library catalog. Responsible for repairing, purchasing and weeding materials in a variety of collections for youth. Wrote press releases and created promotional signage and tickets for youth and young adult programs. Created and performed storytime sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Visited area schools to give storytimes and promote the library's summer reading programs. Designed bibliographies for patrons of various ages.