Experience

Algonquin Area Public Library District

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adult Services Librarian

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Pauline Haass Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Services Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2023

  I assisted in creating and expanding PHPL's Library of Things. This involved helping to choose and buy the materials (including board and yard games), cataloging the items, creating the procedures and marketing the new collection.I worked with a colleague to integrate wireless printing.I was project manager for our library's RFID integration project during 2020-2022. I led staff and volunteers in tagging 95000+ items, assisted with the installation of our new self-check machine and security gates, downloaded the necessary software, and taught our staff to use our new RFID readers during checkout and checkin procedures. I was the primary contact for Envisionware, our RFID technology company.I led volunteers and oversaw the digitization of historical documents, photographs, and yearbooks into a searchable database through sponsorship from our library system and Recollection Wisconsin.I supervise the 3 part-time staff members in this department. Our department acquires, processes, and mends materials from the library's collection. This includes all A/V, monograph, serial, and non-traditional items, including wi-fi hotspots and fitness kits. In 2021, our department processed 8,405 items.Oversaw collection, scanning, metadata entry, digitization, online publication and marketing ofPauline Haass Public Library Historic Digital Collection. Partnered with Sussex-Lisbon AreaMuseum and worked with volunteers and Recollection Wisconsin staff to complete this project(November 2019-October 2020).I volunteered to lead the system's cataloging group for 2019, leading meetings, writing agendas, and communicating messages to the group. Show less

• Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2019

  I cataloged all of our library's new materials (Professional, Children's, Young Adult, and Adult). I also maintained the multi-library catalog and update current library records as the catalog evolves. I interacted with patrons of all ages and answer questions regarding location of and requesting materials, reading/viewing recommendations and read/view/listen-alikes, questions about the library, questions regarding the Internet, technology (including computer, e-reader, tablet, and digital library use), job-searching, and job applications. I have also proctored exams and worked with tutors and parents to find materials appropriate for elementary, middle, high-school, and ESL students.I read reviews of materials, including fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, manga, young adult materials, films, music, and audiobooks, and then order materials based on ratings and demand.I helped coordinate and prepare for programs, which included summer/winter reading programs for adults and teens, contests, letterboxing in the library, displays, and reading lists, which varied from conservative reads for teens, to spy thrillers for adults, to space operas, to Outlander series read-alikes. Show less

• Youth/Adult Services Reference Desk Substitute

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

  I interacted with patrons of all ages, and answered questions regarding finding materials, reading/viewing suggestions, questions about the library, general questions (for example, looking up a business or famous person), computer, ereader, tablet, and digital library assistance, and helped prepare for programs.I curated book list pamphlets on “Gentle Reads,” “Books into Movies,” “Cozy Mysteries,” “Books under 250 Pages,” “Nicholas Sparks Read-Alikes,” “Jodi Picoult Read-Alikes” and “Feel-Good YA Reads.”I genre-labeled entire Large Print collection to assist patrons in browsing. Show less

• Substitute Circulation Clerk

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

  I was responsible for circulation duties, which included checking library materials in and out, working with patrons, including registration of new patrons, renewing materials and patron cards, filing applications, assisting with library projects, and shelving materials.

• Adult Services Fieldworker

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  I participated in putting together library programs such as "Blind Date with a Book!" during which I chose less-well known genre books from our shelves and paired them with phrases such as "heartwarming," or "chilling," so that after they had been wrapped, patrons could try choosing a book without seeing its cover.I created read-alike lists which have been posted to the OPAC so patrons searching for "Game of Thrones" or books by Jodi Picoult can find alternative titles if their book is checked out. I assisted with the creation of a new non-fiction section, “Lifestyle,” which included books on beauty and style. I created lists of read-alikes for popular authors, such as James Patterson, Debbie Macomber, and Janet Evanovich. I cut these lists out onto bookmark-sized paper and hung them on the shelves next to their respective author’s collections. I also did this with series’ order. I integrated “Promotions” into the OPAC, which were searchable details about the library’s programs. This helped me to become familiar with the many programs offered to adults and children in the library.I participated in shifting many of the nonfiction collections and weeding the Large Print, Young Adult Graphic Novel and Manga collections, as well as choosing and ordering new titles to add to the library's collections.I put together displays, including “Amazon’s 100 Top Mystery and Suspense Novels” (also recommended books to buy based on this list), a “Green” book display (included books of different genres, all with green covers), a young adult “Poet-tree” display (for Poetry Month), an exercise display (with exercise books and DVDs), and finally, a young adult “Great First Lines” display, featuring books with unforgettable first lines. Show less



University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Libraries Research & Instructional Support Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  I answered questions and assisted students, faculty, and the general public though in-person interviews, phone, and chat services. These questions usually pertained to project research, item location, interlibrary loan, and using the library's databases. I assisted in the creation of UWM Libraries’ Muslim Journeys library guide (please see below) and updated the Freshwater Sciences library guide (please see below), as well as finishing a personal project, a reader’s advisory library guide for students. I observed and then took part in teaching two library classes for Educational Psychology students, and led a tour of the library. Show less



Milwaukee Irish Fest

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alternate Spring Break Intern

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

  I digitized the Ward Irish Music Archive’s WWI Irish Sheet Music Collection I digitized the Ward Irish Music Archive’s WWI Irish Sheet Music Collection



Wisconsin Museum of Quilt & Fiber Arts

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library/Archives Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  During the fall semester of 2012, I recorded and shelved the library's collection of books, magazines, and pamphlets relating to quilting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, weaving, and crochet. During the fall semester of 2012, I recorded and shelved the library's collection of books, magazines, and pamphlets relating to quilting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, weaving, and crochet.



Elm Grove Public Library

• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shelving Page/Circulation Clerk

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

  At Elm Grove Public Library, I processed new materials, checked in and checked out, shelved, and repaired library materials, shifted collections, and assisted with minor projects around the library. At Elm Grove Public Library, I processed new materials, checked in and checked out, shelved, and repaired library materials, shifted collections, and assisted with minor projects around the library.



Milwaukee Public Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  While I was an intern at MPM, I organized and cataloged the Anthropology Department's collection of visual/audio material and examined avian specimens and anthropological artifacts. While I was an intern at MPM, I organized and cataloged the Anthropology Department's collection of visual/audio material and examined avian specimens and anthropological artifacts.



West Bend Community Memorial Library

• United States
• Government Administration

• Circulation Desk Clerk

  • Feb 2008 - Sep 2010

  I was responsible for checking library materials in and out, processing transit items, and registration of new patrons. I organized and created Young Adult book displays. I was responsible for checking library materials in and out, processing transit items, and registration of new patrons. I organized and created Young Adult book displays.