Experience

Glenview Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adult Community Engagement Librarian & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jul 2000 - Present

• Teen Librarian

  • Jul 2000 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for budget of almost $8,000 dedicated to books and other materials specifically for the teenage populationOversee Volunteer program for teensOversee Teen Advisory Board, which occurs on a monthly basisPlan programs for the high school crowd, including many college planning programs, gaming, food and other programs that is of interest to this age groupCreate catchy displays each monthAct as Librarian In Charge when neededPlan Summer and Winter Reading programs for high schoolers each yearWeed and maintain collection for teensProvide Readers Advisory for teens and adultsHave been a part of several commitees, including: Staff Association, Staff Recognition, Maker Corp Committee, Readers Advisory Committee, and several short-term committees to fit a specific purposePart of several networking groups outside of the LibraryAssist patrons with downloadable services such as MyMediaMall, Zinio, Hoopla for tablets and e-readersFormed partnerships with several local businesses to provide teens with a variety of college programming optionsKeep abreast of publishing and library trends Show less