Maria Leon-Roman Email & Phone Number

Lake City Branch

- Provide information, reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons of all ages.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as a building lead.- Co-facilitated outreach programs with other librarians and reference staff in the Northeast Region.- Planned and conducted a new Bilingual Family Story Time series.- Provide ongoing support for Arabic Story Time.- Member of the 2024 All Staff Day committee.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Provide information, reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons of all ages at various branches of the Seattle Public Library System.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as a building lead.- Co-facilitated outreach programs with other librarians and promoted library programs with Communications via Spanish language radio.- Translated information for Spanish-speaking patrons.- Member of the 2023 All Staff Day committee.- Attended the… Show more - Provide information, reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons of all ages at various branches of the Seattle Public Library System.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as a building lead.- Co-facilitated outreach programs with other librarians and promoted library programs with Communications via Spanish language radio.- Translated information for Spanish-speaking patrons.- Member of the 2023 All Staff Day committee.- Attended the fourth National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Show less

Placentia, California, United States

- Provided children's and reference services.- Planned and conducted two independent bilingual story times.- Planned and co-ran the storytime booth at the annual Eggcitement Event.- Provided ongoing staff support to members of the children's department.

South Park Branch

- Used Horizon to place holds, look up borrowers, process fines and approve library card signups.- Provided customer service to patrons and translated information for Spanish-speaking patrons.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as support staff.- Created monthly displays for the children and teen areas of the library.- Member of the 2020 Committee for Outreach, Programming and Engagement (COPE).

Magnolia Branch

- Sorted, shelved and processed library materials using the Dewey Decimal System.- Assisted with the Tinker Lab Program, Waddler and Toddler Storytime, and created monthly display work for the children's area.- Provided circulation desk support.

University Branch

- Used Horizon to place holds, look up borrowers, process fines and approve library card signups.- Provided customer service to patrons at the circulation desk.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as support staff.- Assisted the Teen Librarian with the weekly Youth Drop-In Program.- Assisted the Children's Librarian with Summer of Learning outreach programs.- Co-hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month themed story time and designed the children's… Show more - Used Horizon to place holds, look up borrowers, process fines and approve library card signups.- Provided customer service to patrons at the circulation desk.- In-depth understanding of the Rules of Conduct and de-escalation as support staff.- Assisted the Teen Librarian with the weekly Youth Drop-In Program.- Assisted the Children's Librarian with Summer of Learning outreach programs.- Co-hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month themed story time and designed the children's display for Hispanic Heritage Month. Show less

Suzzallo/Allen Libraries

- Routine marking and processing of library materials using the Library of Congress System and ExLibris Alma.- Assisted staff with the preparation of materials for commercial binding with quality control of newlybound volumes.

West Seattle Branch

- Sorted, shelved and processed library material using the Dewey Decimal System.- Designed the children’s area seasonal display with guidance from the Children’s Librarian.- Provided circulation desk support.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Library And Information Science, 3.909

Online MLIS program with a concentration in public librarianship. Notable Courses: Research Methods for Library and Information.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Huskies for Suicide Prevention and Awareness (HSPA), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), College Access.

High School Diploma, Gpa: 3.7

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Mock Trial, International Baccalaureate, College Access Now (CAN), Trio, Marching Band.