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Build responsive library collections serving our diverse patron base, selecting print materials and media for a 17-branch library district. Manage budgets totaling over $300,000. Analyze circulation and other data, and track industry trends to inform purchasing and weeding decisions.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Provided reference assistance to library patrons on varied topics using library databases and other digital resources; taught library staff and patrons how to use digital library resources.Built and maintained relationships with community partner organizations and individual stakeholders, including social service agencies and educational institutions.Led the cross-division Staff Development Committee; coordinated and provided monthly trainings and organized an annual staff training day for over 100 people.Ran the day-to-day operations of reference desks in two library buildings; created standard procedures and trained staff on best practices.Designed and led a team in an equity audit of library collections to determine how well the collections reflected the diversity of the local community and to fill identified gapsProject managed a $105,000 grant to purchase and customize a new bookmobile and launch bookmobile services.Hired, trained, and supervised 17 librarians, reference assistants, and outreach specialists across two library locations.

Belmont, Ma

Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 10 librarians and library assistants, as well as pages and volunteers.Managed materials budgets totaling over $40,000 and programming funds of $25,000 annually.Oversaw single point of service in an active and busy Children’s Room, which provided all reference, readers' advisory and circulation services for that department.Built and maintained relationships with community organizations, including the Watertown CFCE (early literacy) grant program and the Belmont Farmers’ Market.Coordinated and presented a broad range of programs for children from birth through sixth grade; expanded and enhanced infant programming in response to community interest, resulting in a 34% increase in attendance over previous year.Provided friendly, patron-centered reference assistance and readers’ advisory services to children, parents, caregivers, and teachers.Provided outreach programs to preschools, elementary schools and community organizations; in one year increased outreach impact by 42%.Developed and maintained all parts of the Children’s Room collection, including print, audiovisual, and digital materials and iOS apps.Streamlined summer reading programs and redesigned all summer reading materials, resulting in programs that were easier for patrons to participate in.Purchased new shelving, improved organization of children’s materials, and updated collection signage, making it easier for patrons to navigate the collection. Purchased new comfortable seating so patrons could better use and enjoy the Children's Room space.Overhauled middle school volunteer program, resulting in a higher number of volunteers contributing more hours to more meaningful projects than in previous years.

Lake Zurich, Il

Developed and presented a wide variety of programs for children from birth through sixth grade, including Every Child Ready to Read parent/child workshops; play-based early literacy programs; Music and Movement for preschoolers; science programs; storytimes for children with special needs; and special events for up to 200 people.Trained staff and patrons of all ages on use of library technology, including digital creation software, Digital Media Lab hardware, and digital devices.Served on Cyber Squad Committee, advising on digital collection development and electronic resources, and Staff Development Committee, planning and conducting staff training.Promoted early literacy by creating and maintaining new early literacy programs, including pre-reader reading programs and early literacy activity center.Conducted hands-on technology programs for children and teens, including Lego Mindstorms, stop-motion animation and Makey Makey invention kits.Supervised two Children’s Technology Assistants and oversaw MLS practicum students.Served as Person in Charge of library as needed.Selected apps and books for circulating iPads and Nooks; maintained and troubleshot those devices.Selected and weeded children's print, audiovisual, and digital materials.

Bloomington, Indiana

Provided reference assistance to children, parents and caregivers.Assisted with planning and execution of programs for children from birth to sixth grade.

Mls, Library Science

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology