Where I Work

Head of Youth Services, full-time

I manage a staff of five Youth Librarians as well as coordinate outreach, programs, and a story walk. In addition I plan programs, do storytimes, and book clubs. I help patrons find materials in-person and on the phone. I recommend books to readers in person, through displays, and with social media posts. I design flyers and social media posts to promote library programming. I manage four collections: board books, readers, graphic novels, and youth DVD. Regularly close the department and the library.

Youth Services Librarian, full-time

I planned and ran virtual and in-person programming. I also regularly planned and led storytimes. I helped patrons find materials in-person and on the phone. I recommended books to readers in person, through displays, and with social media posts. I designed flyers and social media posts to promote library programming. I managed five collections: board books, picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and youth fiction. Regularly closed the department and the library.

Youth Services Librarian, full-time

I planned and ran virtual and in-person programming including storytimes and standalone events. I helped patrons find materials over email, phone, social media posts, book lists, and a readers' advisory form. I managed four collections: Easy Readers, Beginning Chapter Books, Non-Fiction Readers, and Wonder Bundles. I co-managed the Youth Services Facebook page. Regularly acted as library-in-charge; was responsible for monitoring the building, staff, emergency situations, and closing the library.

Youth Services Librarian, part-time

I planned and ran virtual and in-person programming. I also regularly planned and led storytimes. I helped patrons find materials in-person and on the phone. I recommended books to readers in person, through displays, and with social media posts. I designed flyers and social media posts to promote library programming. I conducted a storytime at the local Montessori preschool as a part of library outreach efforts. Regularly closed the department and the library.

Youth Services Librarian, part-time

I conducted virtual and in-person programming. I also planned and led storytimes. I routinely managed collections including weeding, assessing, and ordering. I helped patrons find materials in-person, on the phone, and through online chat. I recommended books to readers in person, displays, and bibliographies. In addition, I annually planned for three programs: escape room, Women in HERstory, and the Letters to Santa Station at Polar Express. Regularly closed the department.

Reference & Technology Librarian, part-time

I helped patrons find materials in-person and on the phone. I assisted patrons with technology questions. I redesigned the library catalog interface and drafted a new design for the library site. I also placed holds for patrons and acted as backup for the circulation team. Regularly acted as librarian-in-charge where I was responsible for closing the building.

Librarian/Lecturer, part-time

I worked at the reference desk helping students and faculty find materials and taught them how to access and use our online databases. Each semester, I taught information literacy courses to undergraduate students.

Computer Aide, part-time

I supervised the computer room and assisted with questions regarding computers, printer, fax machine, software, and the Internet. I also worked on a weeding project in the Non-Fiction collection.

Hourly Librarian in Adult, Outreach, and Youth departments

I worked in several departments where I provided reference and readers' advisory services. In addition I made bibliographies, book displays, rode the Book Peddler to outreach events, and occasionally worked on the Bookmobile as the lead librarian. Regularly closed the department.

Librarian Technician - Substitute

I worked at the circulation desk where I helped patrons with extensive account questions including fines, renewing cards, checking in and out materials, and renewing books. I also worked the reference desk where I helped patrons find materials, place holds, and print items.