Sarah Rodgers Email & Phone Number

Initiated and implemented 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program; Developed partnership with Girl Scouts and led classes to fulfill badge requirements; Developed plans and taught coding with Pepper the robot using Choreographe; Administrator for Beanstack reading software; Led and coordinated Summer Reading Program (SRP) team, including the first virtual SRP; Initiated school and library outreach partnership; Coordinated performers and programs delivered system-wide; Managed departmental budgets; Created collection maintenance schedule and professional tools; Assisted in ordering children’s materials system-wide; Prioritized collection projects and developed timelines for completion; Developed 10 week Girls Who Code lessons for 3-5th grade; Arranged skill building workshop; Developed and implemented storytime planning matrix; Planned and adjusted service offerings based on community feedback; Initiated use of adaptive equipment, for children with sensory sensitivities and autism; Worked with Branch Managers and staff to meet branch goals; Communicates and plans programs across departments; Presented at VLA annual conference in 2018; Worked with Marketing Administrator to develop content for redesigned library website; edited county calendar, adding events. Transitioned department to virtual programing: pre-recorded story readings and activities, and live programs through Zoom; Developed virtual program strategies to ensure privacy of minors; Verified and maintained publisher copyright guidelines; Coordinated with RVTV the recording and airing of story readings; Planned outdoor, in-person programs during closures, abiding by state safety guidelines; Recorded, edited and uploaded department virtual content; Scheduled and maintained social media presence for department; Collaborated and developed virtual, 5 week, Girls Who Code mini-sessions; Worked with Virtual SRP planning team to design the first all virtual Summer Reading Program.

Assisted in the planning and design of new library construction, Collaborated with various government departments for the successful opening of new construction, Developed first maker studio in the library system, Managed large scale collection overhaul, Developed workflow for new facility, County liaison with various construction companies and contractors, Coordinated efforts for collection movement to new facility, Developed library processes and procedures not previously implemented, Coordinated efforts to clean out old facility and move wanted items to other libraries, Liaison with local media to promote library events, Oversee library operations and maintenance, Manage personnel, supply, collection, and program budget, Assist in creating official library policy, Maintain library collection by regularly running reports and selecting items to remove, Create schedules and manages staff of 14, Addresses patron concerns/complaints with tact and diplomacy, Fosters a 'Yes Culture', Coordinates with Human Resources to create team building workshops with staff.

Developed Teen Department in RCPL, managed South County Library Teen Center, developed community partnerships, trained personnel on Teen Center policy and standards of behavior, communicated expectations clearly, managed collection development for all libraries, facilitated book clubs (teen and adult), contributed to system Technology Committee, promoted programs through local news and radio, solicited support and donations for various library programs and initiatives, effectively scheduled employees for desk coverage, run reports for collection management, coordinated efforts with local museums and libraries to plan programming for museum exhibit, updated summer reading required reading in all branches, assisted in design efforts/organization of South County Library.

Assisted in planning and marketing of the Ink-slingers Writing Series, supervised part-time staff and volunteers, managed interlibrary loans, facilitated two book clubs, recommended materials for collection development, organized bindery material and required paperwork, conducted research, provided technology instruction for the public, managed periodical subscriptions, designed the Roanoke County Public Library Events Calendar, assisted in planning of Mystery Night, co-founded RCPL Marketing Committee, represented library to the county Employee Advisory Committee.

Supervised and assisted in maintaining conduct within the library, trained and supervised part-time staff, senior member in charge of facility for various shifts, prepared posters, fliers and other publicity materials, maintained displays, and represented Vinton Library to the PC Reservation Committee

Managed four part-time employees, assisted in planning fundraising events, maintained security and conduct within the museum, completed ticket sales, money transactions, counted drawer, and recorded profits upon closing, prepared mailing to board members, and museum supporters.

Cleaned and organized manuscripts/assorted documents, transcribed oral histories, communicated with other library personnel and professors on various Special Collection matters, devised and developed collection finding aids, maintained security of rare materials and Special Collections room, filled long-distance patron requests for photocopies of materials, assisted patrons in identifying resource materials and supervised their use (in house use only).

Surveyed memorials and evaluated conditions of structures on National Historic Register, wrote detailed summaries of historic properties to be published in Notes on Virginia, systematized and redesigned Cultural Resource Management Reports in department library, transferred and organized slides and pictures of historical properties, accompanied Winchester Regional Director on historical property evaluations and site visits, cleaned artifacts

M.S, Library & Information Science

Ba, Public History And Anthropology

B.A; Associate Degree, History; Public History; Social Science