Experience

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi)

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Team Leader (Library) and Research Librarian

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  United States Providing virtual and in person reference services, and a specialized library of engineering and science materials, to consultants of ESi across its 17 U.S. Sites. Researching investigative matters for specialized consultants on cases involving engineering failures, material science and design, human factors and safety, as well as accident investigations. Working to enhance visibility and access to highly specialized engineering library resources through the digitization of materials, and… Show more Providing virtual and in person reference services, and a specialized library of engineering and science materials, to consultants of ESi across its 17 U.S. Sites. Researching investigative matters for specialized consultants on cases involving engineering failures, material science and design, human factors and safety, as well as accident investigations. Working to enhance visibility and access to highly specialized engineering library resources through the digitization of materials, and development/inclusion of cloud services. Developing and cataloging cross country onsite library collections, overseeing subscription and database services, providing support to ESi Community Connections, the nonprofit community service arm of ESi, and serving as Site Safety Coordinator for the Illinois office. Show less



Joliet Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2021

  Oversaw Youth, Adult, Circulation, Digital Media Studio, Technology, and Technical Services management and supervisory staff in a multi-branch district. Coordinated, streamlined and implemented services, programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives onsite and external to the library; coordinated electronic resource management; facilitated technology implementation; grant management; leading role on architectural plans and space planning analysis for 12+million dollar renovation of the… Show more Oversaw Youth, Adult, Circulation, Digital Media Studio, Technology, and Technical Services management and supervisory staff in a multi-branch district. Coordinated, streamlined and implemented services, programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives onsite and external to the library; coordinated electronic resource management; facilitated technology implementation; grant management; leading role on architectural plans and space planning analysis for 12+million dollar renovation of the downtown Ottawa Street Branch; budget responsibility, strategic planning and organizational model development for all public services departments Show less



Fountaindale Public Library District

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2017

  Bolingbrook, IL Oversaw Adult, Teen, Circulation, Outreach, Studio and Children’s Services library staff, programs, budgets and initiatives for the Bolingbrook facility and Bookmobile; coordinated district and consortia electronic resource management; responsible for technology implementation as related to public services; grant management; member of design team for Studio 300 digital media lab and Pinnacle consortium; annual budget oversight of 3M+; coordinated staff development, Person in Charge/user… Show more Oversaw Adult, Teen, Circulation, Outreach, Studio and Children’s Services library staff, programs, budgets and initiatives for the Bolingbrook facility and Bookmobile; coordinated district and consortia electronic resource management; responsible for technology implementation as related to public services; grant management; member of design team for Studio 300 digital media lab and Pinnacle consortium; annual budget oversight of 3M+; coordinated staff development, Person in Charge/user experience team, continuous process improvement training and strategic planning. Show less



White Oak Library District

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Managed professional and entry level Adult, Teen and Children's Services library staff; coordinated Adult, Teen and Children's programs and budgets for the Crest Hill facility; oversaw District online database subscriptions and budget; managed branch print reference and juvenile collection development; coordinated special projects and districtwide initiatives; member of design team for renovation and new building projects, as well as multiple management and districtwide committees

• Adult Services Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

  Managed professional Adult and Teen Services library staff for Lockport and Crest Hill, coordinated interlibrary loan, reference services, collection development, computer instruction, and programming; oversaw online, programming and print reference resource budgets; coordinated District and area wide initiatives and exhibits; member of management, marketing, outreach and website development committees



Bishop McNamara High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Librarian

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2008

  Solo School Library Media Center Librarian and coordinator, focused on transforming an antiquated library into the modern Francis and Jean Smith Media Center. Role encompassed grant writing, budget management, electronic subscription management, technology instruction and circulation, automation and reclassification project, collections management including acquisitions and original cataloging, circulation, reference and reader's advisory, volunteer management and bibliographic and research… Show more Solo School Library Media Center Librarian and coordinator, focused on transforming an antiquated library into the modern Francis and Jean Smith Media Center. Role encompassed grant writing, budget management, electronic subscription management, technology instruction and circulation, automation and reclassification project, collections management including acquisitions and original cataloging, circulation, reference and reader's advisory, volunteer management and bibliographic and research instruction as a solo librarian for the students and faculty. Show less



University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Residence Hall Libraries Manager Graduate Assistantship

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

  Champaign, Illinois Responsible for managing four undergraduate dormitory libraries and a staff of 12 undergraduate students who worked within them; collection management and maintenance of four library collections as well as development of an additional four libraries; marketing of initiatives and programs as well as training and hiring; original cataloging when time permitted.



Palos Heights Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Services Assistant

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

  Palos Heights, IL Public Services Assistant at the Circulation and Reference desks; participation in building design project until my departure for graduate study at UIUC.



Crestwood Public Library

• Public Services Assistant

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2002

  Crestwood, IL Public Services Assistant, comprising reference, circulation, interlibrary loan, technical processing, collection analysis, donations management, automation and copy cataloging.