81 Monroe Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 262-5054
erinlynnfaulkner@gmail.com
Education and Certifications:
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Library and Information Science, April 2007
Kutztown University
Bachelor of Science in Education, Library Science Concentration, May 2004
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Level II: Library Science, K-12, August 2007
Level I: Library Science, K-12, May 2004
Teacher Librarian, District Library Department Head – James Buchanan Middle School, Tuscarora School District
Mercersburg, PA
Fall 2004 to present
- District Library Department Head
- Maintain school library program through circulation, collection development, programming, and district inter-library loan.
- Teach innovative library skills class, including digital citizenship, bibliographic and evaluation skills to approximately 650 students per year, utilizing Moodle course management software, Libguides and other Springshare software, Google Apps for Education tools, and web-based formative and summative assessment tools
- Supervise one adult library assistant and ten student assistants per year
- Instruct district students and faculty via formal and informal sessions on the use of online databases, online library catalog software (Follett Destiny and Mitinet MARC services), bibliographic needs (Noodletools) and various instructional tools, including Web 2.0 tools, copyright compliance, and digital citizenship and social networking
- Serve as the sole building Technology Coach for teachers of grades 6-8 within a 1:1 school environment, including support for technology projects, Chromebooks, iPads, green screen and video recording and editing equipment
- Develop library improvement initiatives and reading programs
- Coordinate library fundraising events, including grant writing, and manage library budget
- Participate in district technology, strategic planning, technology innovation and academic improvement committees
Site Course Facilitator – Eduspire in partnership with Wilson College
Mercersburg, PA
Fall 2014 – Present
- Develop continuing education courses for teachers, including course content writing and curriculum
- Facilitate Google Tools for Educators course, including direct instruction and online course management, to help working teachers utilize the entire suite of Google Apps for Education (Google Classroom, Drive, Sites, Calendar, etc.) and assign end of course grades
- Facilitate Technology Integration course, including direct instruction and online course management, to help working teachers utilize Web 2.0 tools, social networking, course management software (Moodle and Edmodo), assessment, flipped classroom teaching models, and specialized professional learning networks, and assign end of course grades
- Facilitate Learning Management Systems course, including direct instruction and online course management, to help working teachers organize online class materials, develop online activities, assessments and class materials, and explore best practices for online course delivery
Comprehensive Internship Experience – Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
Summer 2006
- Worked closely with Musselman Library special collections, music department and music librarian to document Gettysburg College music program involving extensive research, interviews, photograph and artifact digitization and organization, and development of music program library exhibit and web page
- Completed extensive music collection overview, bibliography and collection development recommendation; presented findings to library staff during monthly staff development meeting
- Participated in new librarian reference training
- Served as a library staff member for library freshman orientation program
Reference Librarian – Franklin County Library System
Chambersburg, PA
2001 – 2004
- Attended the circulation desk
- Answered in-person, telephone and email reference questions
- Participated in library summer reading programs
- Assisted patrons with Internet searches and software troubleshooting
- Assisted during bookmobile trips
- Cataloged periodicals, weeded books, managed interlibrary loan requests and completed clerical duties
Library Internship – Kittochtinny Historical Society
Chambersburg, PA
Summer 2003
- Initiated complete reorganization of library materials
- Participated in new technology purchases for the library through grant funds
- Assisted volunteer staff with retrospective conversion to electronic records
- Developed user manual for library’s new cataloging software (PastPerfect)
- Provided library visitors with tours and assisted with material location
Library Assistant – Department of Library Science, Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
2002 – 2003
- Assisted students and faculty with resource questions and reference needs
- Responsible for the upkeep and organization of the Library Science Department’s collection of children’s books and professional resources
- Performed clerical duties and errands for Department faculty and staff
Technical Assistant – Department of Instructional Technology, Kutztown University,
Kutztown, PA
2002 – 2003
- Instructed a university faculty member through weekly individual sessions in the use of Microsoft Office programs and the operation of digital cameras
PSLA – Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
2006 to present