Experience

Northfield Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Librarian

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Darien Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Librarian

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

  Planned and performed weekly storytimes for ages 0-5, and monthly craft and STEM programs for ages 6-12. Ran the makerspace for grades 3-6, including maintaining the 3D printer, and finding and installing new technology and art projects to include in the room. Planned an art-themed Fall series of programs by hiring performers and soliciting programs from colleagues. Managed the circulating technology for Children's Library, including circulating iPads and STEM kits. Launched a Junior version of our standard STEM kit by introducing 5 new kits for ages 4-7. Managed the video game and audio CD collection, including ordering (through Midwest Tape and online retailers) and weeding. Ordered patron request books for the Children's Library (through Baker & Taylor and online retailers). Assisted in Children's Library promotion by creating calendars, posters, brochures, web events, bulletin boards, and Mailchimp eblasts. Provided service to the public at the Children's desk, at computers, via email and on the phone. Performed opening and closing procedures and was the in-charge point person on weekends on a rotating basis. Managed 6 budget lines on a quarterly basis with a combined budget of $7,250



Connecticut Nutmeg Elementary Book Award

• Connecticut, United States

• Committee Member

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  I volunteered as a member of the Connecticut Nutmeg Elementary Book Award Committee. We read over 100 books for 2nd and 3rd graders and nominated the top 12 books for the Elementary Book Award. We met 6 times, in person and remotely, and advocated for our favorite books based on age appropriateness, diversity, and educational potential. I volunteered as a member of the Connecticut Nutmeg Elementary Book Award Committee. We read over 100 books for 2nd and 3rd graders and nominated the top 12 books for the Elementary Book Award. We met 6 times, in person and remotely, and advocated for our favorite books based on age appropriateness, diversity, and educational potential.



Woodbridge Town Library

• Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States

• Young Adult Librarian

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Planned and performed weekly storytimes for ages 0-5, and monthly craft and STEM programs for ages 6-12. Ran the makerspace for grades 3-6, including maintaining the 3D printer, and finding and installing new technology and art projects to include in the room. Planned an art-themed Fall series of programs by hiring performers and soliciting programs from colleagues. Managed the circulating technology for Children's Library, including circulating iPads and STEM kits. Launched a Junior version of our standard STEM kit by introducing 5 new kits for ages 4-7. Managed the video game and audio CD collection, including ordering (through Midwest Tape and online retailers) and weeding. Ordered patron request books for the Children's Library (through Baker & Taylor and online retailers). Assisted in Children's Library promotion by creating calendars, posters, brochures, web events, bulletin boards, and Mailchimp eblasts. Provided service to the public at the Children's desk, at computers, via email and on the phone. Performed opening and closing procedures and was the in-charge point person on weekends on a rotating basis. Managed 6 budget lines on a quarterly basis with a combined budget of $7,250



Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creanga”

• Chișinău, Moldova

• Volunteer/Researcher

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

  Volunteered with the National Children's Library of Moldova to collaborate on library programs for teenagers. Researched the history of the Children's Library's collection and usage for the prior 20 years. Volunteered with the National Children's Library of Moldova to collaborate on library programs for teenagers. Researched the history of the Children's Library's collection and usage for the prior 20 years.



Northfield Township Area Librar

• Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States

• Library Associate

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  Planned and performed a weekly storytime by: selecting stories with an eye to diversity, creating felt boards, and adapting books to be told with puppets. Assisted in community outreach through preschool and school visits. Assisted in day-to-day library circulation and reader's advisory. Planned and performed a weekly storytime by: selecting stories with an eye to diversity, creating felt boards, and adapting books to be told with puppets. Assisted in community outreach through preschool and school visits. Assisted in day-to-day library circulation and reader's advisory.