Professional Work

Scholarly Artifacts

LIS 511 Collection Development Policy

LIS 511 Weeding Project

LIS 501 Database Infographic & Review

LIS 605 Group Budget Assignment

LIS 605 Leadership and Management Competencies

LIS 605 Supervisor Evaluation Form

Scholarly Artifacts

Collection Development Policy.pdf

LIS 511 Collection Development Policy

I chose to include my Collection Development Policy from LIS 511 because it demonstrates my understanding of how libraries build, maintain, and protect a high-quality, ethical, and relevant collection. In this assignment, I created a full policy that covers selection criteria, requests for reconsideration, intellectual freedom, diversity and inclusion in materials, budgeting priorities, and the professional responsibilities of the librarian. Writing this policy helped me clearly define how collection decisions should be made and how they can be justified using professional standards such as the ALA Library Bill of Rights and AASL guidelines.

This artifact is meaningful to me because developing a policy like this is a core responsibility of librarianship, especially in school and public library settings where book challenges and censorship attempts are increasing. The process helped me think critically about balancing community needs, curriculum support, diverse representation, and the right to read. As a professional, this assignment strengthened my confidence in defending intellectual freedom, making thoughtful selection decisions, and communicating clearly with stakeholders about how and why library materials are chosen. It is a document I can revise and use in my current role and carry into future leadership or administrative positions.

Weeding Project.pdf

LIS 511 Weeding Project

I selected my Weeding and Collection Evaluation project from LIS 511 as one of my scholarly artifacts because it demonstrates my ability to make informed, professional decisions about maintaining a library collection. For this assignment, I evaluated the poetry section of my elementary school library collection using established deselection criteria such as accuracy, relevance, condition, circulation data, age of materials, and alignment with curriculum and community needs. I documented titles recommended for removal, identified gaps in the collection, and suggested replacement or updated resources.

This project helped me understand that weeding is not about getting rid of books, but about ensuring that the collection remains useful, current, and trustworthy. It also reinforced the idea that a well-maintained collection supports student learning, promotes equity, and reflects the needs of its users. As a librarian, this assignment strengthened my confidence in defending weeding decisions to administrators, teachers, or community members who may misunderstand the process. It also prepared me to apply professional deselection policies consistently and thoughtfully in both school and public library settings.

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database infographic.pdf

CLCD Database Infographic by Kelsye Baudoin.docx.pdf

LIS 501 Database Infographic & Review

For this artifact, I selected the database review and infographic I created in LIS 501: Reference and Information Services. In this assignment, I evaluated a library database by analyzing its usability, content accuracy, age appropriateness, accessibility, and relevance to student and patron needs. I then designed an infographic to help patrons understand what the database offers and how to use it effectively. The infographic was created to be shared with students, teachers, or the public as a visual guide to promote digital resources.

This assignment was meaningful because it helped me connect reference work with instruction and advocacy. It showed me how important it is not only to know how to use information tools myself, but also how to teach others in a clear and engaging way. Many students and even educators are unaware of the resources available through their library, so creating promotional and instructional materials increases access and equity. As a librarian, I can use this skill to design quick-start guides, digital tutorials, posters, and visual help tools that make research databases less intimidating and more approachable. This artifact reflects my ability to evaluate resources critically and present them in a way that empowers users.

LIS 605 Budget Assignment FINAL.pdf

LIS 605 Group Budget Assignment

I chose to include the library budget assignment from LIS 605 because it represents my ability to collaborate as part of a team while developing an informed and realistic financial plan for a library. This was a group project in which we worked together to create a detailed budget that allocated funding for staffing, materials, programming, technology, and operational costs. As a group, we justified each expenditure based on the library’s mission, user needs, and professional standards. We also discussed how to prioritize expenses, forecast future costs, and make responsible decisions when funding is limited.

Working with a group made this assignment especially meaningful. It required communication, compromise, shared responsibility, and the ability to defend decisions with evidence and reasoning. It helped me recognize that budgeting is not just an administrative task but a reflection of a library’s values and goals. Every financial decision communicates what a library chooses to support, whether that is literacy, access to information, programming, technology, or staffing. This project helped me become more confident in advocating for resources and in understanding how financial planning connects directly to library services. I can apply this experience when working with administrators, developing budget proposals, or leading teams in both school and public library settings.

Leadership and Management Competencies.docx.pdf

LIS 605 Leadership and Management Competencies

I chose to include my Leadership and Management Competencies assignment from LIS 605 because it reflects how my understanding of leadership in librarianship has grown. In this assignment, I evaluated my strengths and areas for growth using professional leadership standards. I reflected on communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, ethical responsibilities, and how library leaders advocate for resources, staff, and patrons. This assignment required me to be honest about my abilities while also identifying ways I want to grow as a future library administrator or supervisor.

What I appreciated most about this assignment is that it helped me see leadership as something beyond a job title. Leadership in libraries is about building trust, supporting staff and patrons, making informed decisions, and speaking up for what is right, even when it is difficult. This reflection helped me realize that many of the things I already do as a school librarian — mentoring others, planning programs, advocating for library funding, and supporting students — are forms of leadership. It also encouraged me to be more confident in my voice and to continue developing the skills needed for roles such as library supervisor, administrator, or director. This artifact represents not just what I know, but who I am becoming in this profession.

Supervisor Evaluation Form.pdf

LIS 605 Supervisor Evaluation Form

I chose to include the evaluation tool I created for assessing a programming librarian in a public library. For this assignment, I designed a practical instrument that a supervisor could realistically use to observe and review program planning and delivery.

This project taught me how to translate broad leadership concepts into measurable indicators that support staff growth. I learned to balance quantitative data with qualitative evidence, to write observable behaviors, and to avoid language that could introduce bias. The process reinforced that evaluation should be formative and supportive rather than punitive, and that feedback is most useful when it leads to coaching, professional development, and iterative improvement. I can adapt this tool for school library programs, after-school clubs, and family events, and it will also be useful in future supervisory or administrative roles to ensure that programs are intentional, equitable, and impactful.

Presentations

Supporting STEM in Education in Your School Library with Digital Resources REALISD | IASL July 2022
STEM Fusion: Uniting Libraries and Classrooms Through STEM Education | LASL PD Day April 30, 2022 | Teacher Leader Summit June 2022
From Drab to Fab: How Stations Transform the School Library Experience | LASL PD Day April 30, 2022 | Teacher Leader Summit June 2022
Survival 101: Management Ideas to Help Your Library Thrive When You Work Solo | LASL PD Day April 30, 2022 | Teacher Leader Summit June 2022
Supporting STEM Education in Your School Library with Digital Resources REALISD | AASL October 2021

Grants

Walmart Spark Good Grant | 2025 | $1300.00
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant | 2025 | $5,000.00
Walmart Spark Good Grant | 2024 | $2000.00
Walmart Community Grant | 2022 | $1000.00
A+PEL Professional Instructional Resource Grant | 2021 | $500.00
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant | 2021 | $3000.00

Awards

Louisiana Association of School Librarians | School Librarian of the Year | 2022
Belle Place Elementary School | Teacher of the Year | 2022-2023
Louisiana Resource Center for Educators | Wanted for Good Teaching | 2015
Plantation Elementary School | Support Staff Employee of the Year | 2013-2014

Webinar Episodes

LASL Share AASL Takeaways | November 2021

Podcast Episodes

Future Ready Podcast: Leading in the Library | 2022 | Episode 41 "Transparent Advocacy & Good Intentions"
School Librarians United | 2021 | Episode 115 "Inheriting a MESS"

Blogs

Stand for Children: Louisiana | 2022 | "Finding My Untapped Passion"

Advocacy Graphics

The following images were created or edited by The Lagniappe Librarian, mostly using Canva for Education. School Librarians worldwide are welcome to use the templates to create something that satisfies their unique needs as as a school librarian. Because these templates are being altered, The Lagniappe Librarian does not claim responsibility for any images or edits that do not appear directly on this page.

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