Erin Brzozowski
Branch Manager - Eastern Branch at Jackson District Library- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Jackson District Library
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch Manager - Eastern Branch
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Apr 2017 - Present
- Plan and manage all services and programs involved in branch library operations - Supervise nine employees by prioritizing and scheduling workloads, reviewing performance, recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and disciplining when appropriate - Assess community needs to formulate service goals and develop programs for the branch and provide outreach to the local township - Collaborate with collection specialists to select, evaluate, and organize library material in order to meet community needs - Review, communicate, and implement library policies and procedures to assure efficiency and quality of service to the public - Serve on various committees - including strategic planning committees, leading the winter reading program planning, and leading the materials’ advisory planning workgroup - Support the Friends of the Eastern Branch and their annual book sales - Utilize staff and material resources in a cost-effective manner Show less
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Capital Area District Libraries
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Literacy Librarian
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2017
-Created ongoing relationships with local schools, resulting in new digital library resource presentations and over 1200 youth library cards in the 2015-2016 school year Initiated partnerships with townships, businesses, and organizations to organize outreach activities. Presented on library services to these many organizations -Trained existing staff, incoming staff, and patrons on the various technologies that CADL employed -Created and taught innovative technology classes, such as Android basics and Scratch coding, based on community needs -Advocated for new technology, resulting in 3D printer programs and computer programming classes -Served on library committees to better serve staff and patrons. Led the Technology Training Committee and developed technology policy and procedure -Created personal goals and developed systemwide programs, in turn creating a yearly budget for technology and outreach Show less
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Kent District Library
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adult Paraprofessional
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
-Taught computer classes to patrons and actively collaborated with the computer class workgroup-Assisted patrons in the use of eReaders, public computers and related software, catalog, Internet, and databases-Facilitated the adult book discussion by recommending books and managing conversation-Maintained the collection through shifting, weeding, and creating engaging displays-Served as a member of the Wyoming Reads committee
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Patron Services Associate
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
-Assisted patrons with computer and eReader questions and resolved issues with patron accounts-Conducted reference and reader’s advisory interviews to satisfy user needs over the phone, through chat reference, and through e-mail communication
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Clinton-Macomb Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Librarian
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
- Assisted patrons in the use of public computers and related technology- Assisted full-time librarians in the collection evaluation process
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Library Page
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
- Maintained easy access of information for patrons by accurately shelving books and answering directional questions
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Jackson District Library
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Assistant
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
- Implemented one-on-one instructional courses on eBooks, eReaders and mobile applications - Created how-to guides for multiple eReader and mobile devices that were distributed district wide - Provided eReader training to staff - Assisted in collection development by weeding the collection, compiling reports, creating circulation reports, recommending purchases, and maintaining missing reports - Assisted patrons in the use of public computers and related software, catalog, Internet, and databases - Performed community outreach to share information with attendees about library programs and services - Created and led a teen book club, when young adult programs had not previously existed at the branch - Planned and led numerous children’s storytimes, including an Every Child Ready to Read program - Contributed to the overall effectiveness of circulation within the branch Show less
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Davenport University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Library Intern
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
- Evaluated the current library collection - Recommended items for purchase to complement the collection - Answered reference questions of both students and faculty - Evaluated the current library collection - Recommended items for purchase to complement the collection - Answered reference questions of both students and faculty
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Education
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Wayne State University
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language and Literature