Full time librarian focused on School-aged patrons K-5.

Responsible for all aspects of managing the library and computer lab for 600+ students and 50+ staff members. This includes collection management, readers' advisory, scheduling, reading promotion/incentive programs, family literacy events, teaching full classes and small groups, technology assistance for teachers and students, website management, and building leadership team. Oversee library budget, purchases and grants. Organize annual Battle of the Books, two book fairs and Illinois Book Award (Bluestem & Monarch) programs. Initiated transition toward Learning Commons model from completely fixed schedule. Supervise one full-time assistant.

Managed all facets of library circulation; check out, check in, process holds, organize placement, repair and prepare books for circulation. Assisted patrons with computers, printers, and A/V equipment including set up, troubleshooting, and scheduling including computer lab and classroom set of laptops. Located and provided resources for teachers and students. Created and fostered a warm, welcoming place for students and staff to enjoy. Provided readers’ advisory services to match the reader with the book and vice versa.

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