Maureen Fako
Adult Services Librarian at Lemont Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Standard Illinois Teaching License
Illinois State Board of Education
Experience
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Lemont 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 Librarian
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Apr 2022 - Present
Provide reference, reader's advisory, and Book-a-Librarian services. Curate and manage the adult fiction print and digital collection and develop weekly carts for the Pinnacle Consortium electronic resource nonfiction collection. Design and facilitate adult programs, book clubs, and create engaging ways to promote the collection and enhance discoverability of services for patrons within and outside the library. Provide reference, reader's advisory, and Book-a-Librarian services. Curate and manage the adult fiction print and digital collection and develop weekly carts for the Pinnacle Consortium electronic resource nonfiction collection. Design and facilitate adult programs, book clubs, and create engaging ways to promote the collection and enhance discoverability of services for patrons within and outside the library.
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Geneva 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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Public Services Librarian - Kids Landing
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2022
Programming for library patrons ages birth to grade five with an emphasis on integrating STEAM experiences with literacy education, focusing on children's emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Collaborated with other library teams on library programming to maximize the patron experience. Recorded virtual book talks and composed book reviews. Meeting the customer service needs of all library patrons with information services and reference and reader's advisory. Programming for library patrons ages birth to grade five with an emphasis on integrating STEAM experiences with literacy education, focusing on children's emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Collaborated with other library teams on library programming to maximize the patron experience. Recorded virtual book talks and composed book reviews. Meeting the customer service needs of all library patrons with information services and reference and reader's advisory.
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Arbor Park School District 145
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Media Specialist
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2021
Developing a program to revitalize the school library, including establishing circulation policies, weeding and curating a new print collection within a defined budget, updating the online catalog system and securing additional funds for programming and materials. Professional roles also include designing and facilitating lesson plans for information literacy instruction, providing reference and reader's advisory, supporting the technology department, collaborating with staff on curricular initiatives, and promoting media center services within the school and larger community. Show less
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Homer Ccsd 33c
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Center Professional
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Providing service as the lead librarian in an elementary school. Designing and implementing library programs, policies and procedures. Instructing and managing library classes, including STEM integration. Maintaining technology in the Media Center and throughout the school, including audio visual. Training teachers and students on technology resources. Communicating with the school community about library events. Networking and collaborating with district library staff to meet curricular needs. Providing service as the lead librarian in an elementary school. Designing and implementing library programs, policies and procedures. Instructing and managing library classes, including STEM integration. Maintaining technology in the Media Center and throughout the school, including audio visual. Training teachers and students on technology resources. Communicating with the school community about library events. Networking and collaborating with district library staff to meet curricular needs.
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Westmont High School
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Westmont IL
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Media Center Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
Served at the front desk of a bustling high school media center. Resolved technology issues in a 1:1 device program. Created book displays, maintained the library catalog, and processed new materials. Coordinated online classes for students and serving as a book club leader. Integrated STEM activities into library programs. Collaborated with staff and students to improve library processes and services. Served at the front desk of a bustling high school media center. Resolved technology issues in a 1:1 device program. Created book displays, maintained the library catalog, and processed new materials. Coordinated online classes for students and serving as a book club leader. Integrated STEM activities into library programs. Collaborated with staff and students to improve library processes and services.
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La Grange Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Services Associate
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Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
Managed and maintained picture book collection, including selecting materials. Designed and facilitated storytime programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Provided reference and reader's advisory to library patrons. Created book displays and bibliographies. Assisted patrons with technology, including databases and the online catalog. Co-presented at ILA Conference October 2015. Managed and maintained picture book collection, including selecting materials. Designed and facilitated storytime programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Provided reference and reader's advisory to library patrons. Created book displays and bibliographies. Assisted patrons with technology, including databases and the online catalog. Co-presented at ILA Conference October 2015.
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Woodridge Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Circulation Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
Utilized customer service skills to assist library patrons in locating materials, accessing computers, reserving, discharging and checking out library materials. Responsible for maintaining cash drawer and handling customer phone inquiries. Utilized customer service skills to assist library patrons in locating materials, accessing computers, reserving, discharging and checking out library materials. Responsible for maintaining cash drawer and handling customer phone inquiries.
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Fako Research & Strategies, Inc
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Assistant/Benefits Coordinator
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Sep 2002 - Oct 2013
Maintained company finances using QuickBooks accounting software. Organized online cash management programs to increase efficiency of cash flow operations. Managed health care benefits for employees including premiums, enrollment, claims processing and benefit coverage. Maintained company finances using QuickBooks accounting software. Organized online cash management programs to increase efficiency of cash flow operations. Managed health care benefits for employees including premiums, enrollment, claims processing and benefit coverage.
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Lemont Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Circulation Assistant
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
Utilized customer service skills to assist library patrons in locating materials, accessing computers, reserving, discharging and checking out library materials. Responsible for maintaining cash drawer and handling customer phone inquiries. Utilized customer service skills to assist library patrons in locating materials, accessing computers, reserving, discharging and checking out library materials. Responsible for maintaining cash drawer and handling customer phone inquiries.
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Junior High Math Teacher
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Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
Developed lesson plans and instruction for basic math, algebra, geometry and problem-solving. Organized lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, using manipulatives and hands-on activities. Prepared students for the challenges of high school math courses. Tutored students in all subject areas in an after school program. Developed lesson plans and instruction for basic math, algebra, geometry and problem-solving. Organized lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, using manipulatives and hands-on activities. Prepared students for the challenges of high school math courses. Tutored students in all subject areas in an after school program.
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Fifth Grade Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Jun 2001
Designed lesson plans and instruction for mathematics, language arts and science. Developed and utilized classroom management techniques that focused on positive reinforcement. Served as a moderator for the Student Council. Designed lesson plans and instruction for mathematics, language arts and science. Developed and utilized classroom management techniques that focused on positive reinforcement. Served as a moderator for the Student Council.
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Education
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Dominican University
Masters of Library and Information Services, Children and Youth Library Services -
1997 - 1999
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education/Mathematics -
1990 - 1993
Quincy University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
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