Abby DeVuyst
Adult Services Programming Librarian at Fairport Public Library at Fairport Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Public Librarian Certification
NYS Education DepartmentOct, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fairport Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult Services Programming Librarian at Fairport Public Library
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Webster Public LIbrary
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Webster NY 14580
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Substitute Librarian
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2020
• Maintain high quality reference services for patrons of all ages and the surrounding community. • Maintain high quality reference services for patrons of all ages and the surrounding community.
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Seymour Public Library
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult Services Librarian
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Mar 2014 - Oct 2019
• Seymour Library is located in Brockport, NY, and serves three different townships with over 29,247 residents. It is down the road from Brockport College adding their large student body to the number of patrons we serve. • Responsible for maintaining and developing the entire Adult collection: fiction, non-fiction, audio books, periodicals, DVD, CD, and reference materials. • In charge of the creation and implementation of all Adult programming: summer reading, computer classes, movie nights, healthy eating programming, community safety, presenters, workshops, and resume assistance. • Provide reference answers and computer assistance to patrons, as well as, assist with any and all circulation activities. • Participate in continued education by attending training, adult librarian meetings, and conferences whenever available. Show less
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City of Rochester
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Librarian
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May 2016 - May 2017
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Arnett Branch Library
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Rochester NY
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Adult Services Librarian
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
• Arnett is located in the Southwest quadrant, and serves the 19th Ward, a community with over 22,000 residents. It is the largest neighborhood in the City of Rochester, and due to it close proximity to the University of Rochester, Arnett has a diverse set of patrons. • Responsible for maintaining and developing the entire Adult collection: fiction, non-fiction, audio books, periodicals, and reference materials. • In charge of the creation and implementation of all Adult programming: summer reading, computer classes, movie nights, healthy eating programming, community safety, presenters, workshops, and resume assistance. • Provide reference answers and computer assistance to patrons, as well as, assist with any and all circulation activities. • Participate in continued education by attending training, adult librarian meetings, and conferences whenever available. Show less
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Churchville
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Churchville NY
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Contract Archivist
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
• Selected to reorganize, preserve, catalog, and store all important documents associated with the 210-year history of the Municipality. • Researching the MU-1 Records Retention Schedule, and using it to establish a series arrangement. Levels were based on MU-1 sections and then documents were arranged chronologically, in archival safe storage, within those categories. • Entrusted with development and implementation of online database that organized over 200,000 cubic feet of documentation. This new digital format making it easier to fulfill research requests in a timely and efficient manner. Show less
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Carnegie Library of Homestead
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Pittsburgh PA
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Pit Partner Intern
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
• The Carnegie Library is the second library donated by Andrew Carnegie; containing 34,000 volumes the library has an active commitment to use its Music Hall, Library, and Athletic Club to nurture the community’s mind, body, and spirit. • Identified key outcome strategies and refined recommendations for activities associated with the adult and children Summer Reading Programs that included time line, requirements, and reward systems. • Selected to develop adult programming targeting community members and their interests. Programs sought to expand patron’s knowledge, and understanding of the library and its collection. • Assisted with the reorganization and recataloging of the entire children’s collection. Entrusted with reorganization of special collections room: establishing development policy, finding aid and access policy, and description and protection of photographs. Show less
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Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science -
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Creative Writing