Erin Fergus
Senior Program and Outreach Librarian at Indian Prairie Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Indian Prairie Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Program and Outreach Librarian
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Aug 2023 - Present
Promoted to Senior Librarian in the Program and Outreach departmentContinue the responsibilities for birth through Kindergarten and family programs and outreachAdditional duties include:Work with the department head to update and create new proceduresPoint person for 6 employees when the department head is out of the buildingCreate or assist in creating the monthly Kids and Teens desk scheduleReview newsletter submissions and program ideas from staffParticipate in monthly or bimonthly strategizing meetings with department head Show less
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Early Literacy Librarian
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Nov 2021 - Present
Programming and Outreach for birth through Kindergarten and familiesDevelop engaging early literacy activities and programs by providing literacy-rich experiencesEncourage and train parents on how to support and enhance their child’s developmentConnect and partner with pre-schools and organizations that serve young childrenPromote the importance of early literacy to success in lifeStaff the Kids and Teens desk connecting library guests with informationProvide readers advisory to all guests but especially those within the early literacy age group Show less
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Eisenhower Public Library District
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interlibrary Loan Clerk
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
Wrote interlibrary loans training manual Provide circulation assistance to library patrons in person and over the phone Process interlibrary loan requests Utilize WorkFlows and WorldShare Wrote interlibrary loans training manual Provide circulation assistance to library patrons in person and over the phone Process interlibrary loan requests Utilize WorkFlows and WorldShare
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Site Director
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
Maintain day to day operations of the Apollo After School program at Culver Elementary SchoolPlan and execute daily activities with over 20 children from kindergarten through sixth gradeSupervise staffFollow budget for snack and supply ordersConduct supply inventoryCultivate positive relationships with parents and school staffCreate bimonthly newsletters
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Educator
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Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
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Chess Wizards, Inc
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
Rehired July - October 2021 Part-time office assistant for Chess Wizards, a sister company of Apollo After School Utilize Pipedrive to fulfill instructor orders of classroom materials as well as flyers for upcoming programs Use Smartsheet to print flyers and update team members on order status for Apollo After School sessions Prepare sales materials for conventions Ship and track orders for Chess Wizards and Apollo After School via USPS Complete inventory of t-shirts, office supplies, trophies, and chess club materials for Apollo and Chess Wizards Communicate with team members in other states over Skype Show less
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Self-Employed
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Downers Grove, IL
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Nanny
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
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Archdiocese of Chicago
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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700 & Above Employee
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First Grade Teacher
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2016
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Genview Public Schools
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Glenview, Illinois
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Educational Associate
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
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Medical and Surgical Associates of Park Ridge
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Park Ridge, Il
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Office Assistant
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1999 - 2004
Worked seasonally (1999-2001, 2003-2004) Assisted in front desk operations Checked patients in and out of appointments Answered phones Scheduled appointments Updated patient files Worked seasonally (1999-2001, 2003-2004) Assisted in front desk operations Checked patients in and out of appointments Answered phones Scheduled appointments Updated patient files
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Education
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Dominican University
Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Group Social Studies, Elementary Minor