Education

• M.S. Information and Library Science, 2018, State University of New York at Buffalo

• M.A. English, 2005, Stony Brook University

• B.A. English, 2002, University of Michigan - Flint

Work Experience

Digital Services Librarian, September 2021-present, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

• Provide one-on-one technology assistance

• Lead tech-themed community workshops 

• Maintain a library presence on Instagram and compile monthly statistics

• Create and distribute e-newsletter

• Design marketing videos and handouts

• Assist with the 3-D printer and other makerspace equipment 

• Provide reference assistance in the Adult Services Department

Instructor of Library Services, September 2018-Present, Suffolk County Community College

• Lead college research workshops and credit-bearing course instruction in-person and online

• Collection development, including purchases and weeding

• Design and oversee student outreach events

• Provide reference assistance in-person, virtually, and by phone

• Create and maintain a library presence on Instagram

• Develop video tutorials to help students and faculty with their research needs

• Compile & analyze monthly chat statistics to help plan future improvements

• Assemble monthly displays to increase collection awareness and circulation 

• Manage the makerspace, which includes a 3-D printer, button maker, and virtual reality headsets

• Virtual Resources Committee: help maintain media collection, chat, tutorials, & more

• LSP Committee: Assist in the ExLibris ALMA/Primo migration by performing system tests and training circulation staff on all SCCC campuses

• Teaching & Learning Committee: Develop a list of programs and guest speakers to provide educational & inspirational workshops for faculty

• Completed the eLearning Faculty Academy for certification in online teaching 

Librarian I, October 2020 - January 2021, Comsewogue Public Library

• Provide reference and reader's advisory assistance to adult users

• Create monthly promotional videos to highlight new titles, programs, and services

• Assist with library programs via Zoom

• Select and de-select titles in a variety of subject areas

College Aide, April 2018 - August 2019, Suffolk County Community College

• Provide customer service at the circulation desk and by phone

• Design monthly book displays to increase circulation

• Assist with library events, promotional sign and button creation

• General stacks maintenance 

Teen Librarian Trainee July 2017-November 2017, Riverhead Free Library

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory assistance

• Develop and overseeing a wide range of YA programs

• Retrieve books through interlibrary loan as requested

Coordinator, Access Services, August 2011 - January 2017, Stony Brook University Libraries

• Manage the daily operation of two busy public service points

• Hire, train, and schedule 15-20 student workers

• Assist researchers by answering in-depth research questions

• Manage circulation of materials using Aleph20

• Collect & analyze departmental statistics, composed reports

• Oversee the Libraries’ virtual chat operation (2015)

• Create web content (blogs, wikis, Springshare LibGuides)

• Develop events that promote branches, holdings, and services

• Plan annual outreach budget

• Represent the library on Twitter and at information fairs

• Utilize Google Apps, research databases, Wordpress, MS Office, Blackboard

• Troubleshoot library equipment (microform readers, copiers, security gates, printers, etc)

Student Supervisor, Access Services, June 2005 - August 2011, Stony Brook University Libraries

• Supervise 15-20 student workers and assess performance

• Assist public with circulation and the relaying of policies

• Research and select materials to support students and faculty in the Film Studies department

Adjunct Faculty,  September 2005 - December 2008, Stony Brook University Department of Writing & Rhetoric

• Create lesson plans to teach students the basics of composition

• Lead lectures and assess students’ assignments and portfolios