EDUCATION
Master of Library and Information Science
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI, 2001-2004
Relevant Coursework: Library Administration and Management, Information Technology, Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Bachelor of Arts – English
Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI, 1998-2002
Cognates in History and Psychology
Teaching Internship, Claremont High School, Claremont, CA
EXPERIENCE
Marshall District Library
Marshall, MI
Deputy Director/Head of Public Services
May 2009-present
Deputy Director / Head of Technical Services
September 2006-present
Directly supervise seven staff members
Lead migration process for a new Integrated Library System
Lead migration to MeLCat Interlibrary Loan System
Coordinate library computer operations
Coordinate maintenance for library building and grounds
Schedule, prepare, and conduct computer training
Train library staff in information services, youth services, and technology
Represent library with community organizations
Develop programs for adults and young adults including a grant-funded technology arts initiative
Coordinate programming and publicity for children’s and adult programming
Coordinate outreach activities
Produce monthly hour long cable access television show
Develop sections of the library collection
Maintain library website and staff intranet
Manage Staff Development Day Committee
Serve public at circulation, information and youth desks
Write grant applications, press releases, and policy and procedure documentation
East Lansing Public Library
East Lansing, MI
Children’s Services Librarian
July 2005-September 2006
Librarian
June 2004-June 2005
Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to the public
Developed and presented programs for children, young adults, and adults
Developed sections of the library collection
Taught computer classes
Scheduled children’s programming
Issued press releases
Created and revised booklists, pathfinders, fliers, and other library materials
Compiled statistics and reports for library board
Represented the library with schools and other organizations
Northfield Township Area Library
Whitmore Lake, MI
Consultant
September 2005- September 2006, August 2008-present
Assistant Director
December 2002-June 2004
Reference Librarian
September 2001-December 2002
Led program planning and development
Served public directly as primary researcher and reference librarian
Developed all sections of library collection
Catalogued new acquisitions
Represented staff on Policy Board Committee
Represented library with network partners and community organizations
Coordinated staff schedules
Trained all new staff
Wrote library newsletter, grant applications, and other documentation
Scripted and performed in summer reading club videos
Proposed, developed, and promoted music collection
Edited juvenile chapter book for summer reading program
Assisted in the development and organization of local juvenile detention facility library
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Library Association (YALSA, ALSC, SRRT)
Michigan Library Association
Beta Phi Mu
Michigan Reading Association
Association of Small and Rural Libraries
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning
COMMITTEE WORK
MLA Teen Services Division Board Member-at-Large 2005-2007, Secretary/Historian (2007-2008), Web Liaison
Michigan Thumbs Up! Award 2005, 2006
MLA Spring Institute 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
MLA Spring Institute Co-Chair 2007
MLA Literature and the Child 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
MLA Committee on Organization 2008-2009
Capital Library Cooperative Youth Services Committee 2005- 2006
Michigan Reads Selection Criteria Committee 2006
YALSA Selected DVDs and Videos 2006-08
Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference Steering Committee (Awards Committee Chair) 2009
YALSA Virtual Regional Advisory Board 2008-2010
ALA Amelia Bloomer Project 2008-2011
PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH AND PROJECTS
Voice of Youth Advocates (Book Reviewer), 2004-2007
“Safety First Storytime” Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, 2005
MEL Usability Testing Study, Research Assistant, Library of Michigan, 2006
Rachelville Children’s Resources Project Assistance, Second Life, 2007
Michigan Reads Resource Guide, 2007, contributor
“Bridging Connections: Social Networking and Libraries” Michigan Libraries, January/February 2009
TEACHING
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Adjunct Faculty, Library and Information Sciences Program
Young Adult Literature (Winter 2009)
Access to Information (Fall 2009)
Children’s Literature: Grades 4-8 (Winter 2010)
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
“Now Showing: Movies in the Library” MLA Spring Institute, April 2005
“Children’s Reference” MLA Spring Institute, April 2005
“Right to Know or Right to Censor” MLA Annual, October 2005
“Teen Services” Library of Michigan Beginning Workshop, June 2006
“Introduction to Reference and Customer Service” Lyon Township Library, June 2006
“Blogs, Chat, and Social Networking: A Parent’s Guide” East Lansing Public Library, September 2006
“Tween the Pages” Woodlands Library Cooperative, October 2006
“Blogs, Chat and Social Networking: A Parent’s Guide” Jackson District Library, January 2007
“Myspace is Your Library’s Space” Second Life Presentation, Michigan Library Consortium, January 2007
“R U a Noob?: Bridging the Gap Between Boomers and Gamers” Michigan Library Consortium, February 2007
“YALSA Teen Tech Week Panel” Second Life Presentation, Chicago Public Schools, March 2007
“Digital Photography” Albion Public Library, April 2007
“Blogs, Chat, and Social Networking: A Parent’s Guide” Capital Area District Library, May 2007
“Serving Next Generation Users: Patrons ages 12-40” Rural Libraries Conference, May 2007
“Participatory Networks: Libraries as Conversation” ALA Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 2007
“MySpace is Your Library’s Space” NEBASE Annual Meeting, Lincoln, NE, August 2007
“Myspace and Social Networking for Libraries” Kent District Library, September 2007
“Social Networking” Woodlands Library Cooperative, October 2007
“Celebrating Teen Tech Week” MLA Annual, November 2007
“What’s New in MEL” Albion Public Library, November 2007
“IM, RU? Instant Messaging in Libraries” Michigan Library Consortium, November 2007
“Digital Photography” Albion Public Library, November 2007
“From Larva to Butterfly: Thematic Literature” MLA Summer Reading Workshop, December 2007
“MEL Essentials A” Jackson District Library, January 2008
“MEL Essentials B” Jackson District Library, February 2008
“Teen Summer Reading” MLA Summer Reading Workshop Escanaba, February 2008
“Tune In: Youth Media and Technology” Michigan Library Consortium, February 2008
“MEL Essentials A” Jackson District Library, March 2008
“MEL Essentials B” Jackson District Library, March 2008
“MySpace, Blogs, and Chat: A Parent’s Guide” Farmington Community Library, March 2008
“MEL Careers” Michigan Library Consortium, April 2008
“MEL Health” Michigan Library Consortium, April 2008
“MEL Kids” Michigan Library Consortium, April 2008
“MEL Teens” Michigan Library Consortium, April 2008
“Bridging Connections: Participatory Networks and the Library” MLA Spring Institute, May 2008
“MEL Essentials A” Jackson District Library, May 2008
“MEL Essentials B” Jackson District Library, May 2008
“Youth and Adult’s Reader’s Advisory” Library of Michigan Beginning Workshop, May 2008
“MEL Essentials A” Jackson District Library, June 2008
“MEL Essentials B” Jackson District Library, June 2008
“What Your Kids Are Doing Online” Howell Carnegie District Library, June 2008
“Gaming, Learning and Literacy” MAME Summer Institute, July 2008
“Teens and Technology” Dearborn Heights Public Libraries, August 2008
“Tune In: Youth Media and Technology” Michigan Library Consortium, August 2008
“MeL Teens” Muskegon Intermediate School District, September 2008
“MeL Kids” Muskegon Intermediate School District, September 2008
“MeL Teens” Lakeland Library Cooperative, October 2008
“MeL Kids” Lakeland Library Cooperative, October 2008
“Digital Photography” Albion District Library, October 2008
“Social Networking” Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, October 2008
“Millennium Circulation and Systems Administration” Albion District Library, October 2008
“MeL K-12” Kent Intermediate School District, December 2008
“MeL K-12” Kent District Library, East Grand Rapids, December 2008
“MeL K-12” Kent Intermediate School District, February 2009
“Tune In: Media and Technology in Youth Services” Michigan Library Consortium, February 2009
“MEL Essentials A” Jackson District Library, March 2009
“Michigan eLibrary Resources” MACUL Annual, March 2009
“MEL Essentials A” Ionia Community Library, March 2009
“MEL K-12” Ionia Community Library, March 2009
“MySpace, Blogs, and Chat: A Parent’s Guide” Colon Township Library, March 2009
MEL Essentials B” Jackson District Library, April 2009
“MEL Teens” Jackson District Library, April 2009
“Celebrating Teens and Technology” Rural Libraries Conference, April 2009
“Advocacy on Every Level” Rural Libraries Conference, April 2009
“MEL Essentials” Hastings Public Library, May 2009
“MEL Kids” Jackson District Library, May 2009
“IM, RU? Instant Messaging in Libraries” Michigan Library Consortium, May 2009
“Ready Reference Without Fear” Library of Michigan Beginning Workshop, June 2009
“MEL Teens” Lakeland Library Cooperative, October 2009
“MEL Kids” Lakeland Library Cooperative, October 2009
“Social Networking” Albion District Library, October 2009
