Melissa Brinn
Youth Services Librarian at Cherry Hill Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Jasmine Riel
When I was pursuing my Master's degree, Melissa was an exceptional mentor, offering me valuable opportunities to assist her with Teen Services both in and out of the library so that I may have a more realistic understanding of the life of a Youth Services Librarian. As a Teen Librarian, Melissa was empathic to the young adult experience. She formed meaningful connections with teens and adapted her programs and services to make them accessible, relevant, and engaging. As I transitioned into the Teen Services position, she has been my support system, helping me stay on top of the latest trends, assisting in generating social media content, and providing much-needed guidance in every aspect of librarianship. Melissa is intelligent, saavy, charming and confident in all of her endeavors. It is a pleasure to work with her and learn from her. Whether you're a future employer interested in hiring her or an aspiring library worker looking for a mentor, Melissa's experience and insights will impress you.
Jasmine Riel
When I was pursuing my Master's degree, Melissa was an exceptional mentor, offering me valuable opportunities to assist her with Teen Services both in and out of the library so that I may have a more realistic understanding of the life of a Youth Services Librarian. As a Teen Librarian, Melissa was empathic to the young adult experience. She formed meaningful connections with teens and adapted her programs and services to make them accessible, relevant, and engaging. As I transitioned into the Teen Services position, she has been my support system, helping me stay on top of the latest trends, assisting in generating social media content, and providing much-needed guidance in every aspect of librarianship. Melissa is intelligent, saavy, charming and confident in all of her endeavors. It is a pleasure to work with her and learn from her. Whether you're a future employer interested in hiring her or an aspiring library worker looking for a mentor, Melissa's experience and insights will impress you.
Jasmine Riel
When I was pursuing my Master's degree, Melissa was an exceptional mentor, offering me valuable opportunities to assist her with Teen Services both in and out of the library so that I may have a more realistic understanding of the life of a Youth Services Librarian. As a Teen Librarian, Melissa was empathic to the young adult experience. She formed meaningful connections with teens and adapted her programs and services to make them accessible, relevant, and engaging. As I transitioned into the Teen Services position, she has been my support system, helping me stay on top of the latest trends, assisting in generating social media content, and providing much-needed guidance in every aspect of librarianship. Melissa is intelligent, saavy, charming and confident in all of her endeavors. It is a pleasure to work with her and learn from her. Whether you're a future employer interested in hiring her or an aspiring library worker looking for a mentor, Melissa's experience and insights will impress you.
Jasmine Riel
When I was pursuing my Master's degree, Melissa was an exceptional mentor, offering me valuable opportunities to assist her with Teen Services both in and out of the library so that I may have a more realistic understanding of the life of a Youth Services Librarian. As a Teen Librarian, Melissa was empathic to the young adult experience. She formed meaningful connections with teens and adapted her programs and services to make them accessible, relevant, and engaging. As I transitioned into the Teen Services position, she has been my support system, helping me stay on top of the latest trends, assisting in generating social media content, and providing much-needed guidance in every aspect of librarianship. Melissa is intelligent, saavy, charming and confident in all of her endeavors. It is a pleasure to work with her and learn from her. Whether you're a future employer interested in hiring her or an aspiring library worker looking for a mentor, Melissa's experience and insights will impress you.
Experience
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Cherry Hill 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 Librarian
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Jan 2021 - Present
- providing reference services and readers advisory specialized for youth ages 0-18 and their caregivers- assisting the public with technology-based questions and access- contributing to the Library's teen social media account: @chplteens- developing and implementing innovative programming for youth ages 12-18, including the Teen Department’s Twitch gaming stream- contributing to the selection of the Library's teen collection, including print and audiovisual materials.- Managing juvenile graphic novel collection. Show less
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Teen Librarian and Page Supervisor
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2021
- oversaw the selection of the Library's Teen materials including books, audiovisual materials, and periodicals- provided a variety of services to meet the needs of youth ages 12-18 in the community- performed outreach to schools to develop a relationship between the library and teachers, students, and administrators- supervised the hiring, scheduling, and training of the Library's Youth Services PagesProjects:- Supervised the selection, training, and scheduling of over fifty teen volunteers during Summer Reading 2012-2019.- Developed non-traditional circulating collections such as the library’s D&D kit, Maker/STEAM kits, and the K-Pop album collection- Organized several cross-departmental events, including three CHPL Comic Con events (2012, 2013, 2014) and two Time Lord Bash events (2013, 2014), each of which attracted hundreds of attendees to the Library.- Worked with the local high school Robotics Club to host multiple overnight Hackathons at the library with over 100 students in attendance Show less
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Youth Services Clerk and Program Assistant
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2012
- Ran the library’s teen writing club and oversaw the activities of their teen-run zine, Bridges- Performed circulation tasks and clerical duties- Provided information and readers advisory/reference services to the public- Designed fliers, signs and brochures for events and departmental use- Assisted librarians with cataloging and management of children’s and teen materials- Chief contributor to teen blog
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Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2020 - Present
- Designing and implementing curriculum for 600-level courses in CCI’s Master of Information program - Monitoring student progress and activities Teaching: INFO 684: Resources for Young Adults INFO 683: Resources for Children INFO 650: Public Library Services - Designing and implementing curriculum for 600-level courses in CCI’s Master of Information program - Monitoring student progress and activities Teaching: INFO 684: Resources for Young Adults INFO 683: Resources for Children INFO 650: Public Library Services
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Kirkus Reviews
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Book Reviewer
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Education
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Master of Information, Concentration in Library Services -
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
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