Work Experience
Westerville Public Library: Youth Librarian
Westerville, OH, August 2016 – present
Westerville Public Library: Youth Practicum Student
Westerville, OH, May 2016 – July 2016
Upper Arlington Public Library: Circulation Assistant
Upper Arlington, OH, September 2015 – July 2016
Walt Disney World Resort: Merchandise and Attractions Hostess
Orlando, FL, August 2014 – May 2015
Learn more about my work experience on my resume and throughout the other pages of this portfolio.
Education
Masters in Library and Information Science, December 2016
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Specialized in Children’s Librarianship and Teen Librarianship
Read about my MLIS Practicum experience here.
Honors Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2014
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Awarded Cornell Scholarship (full tuition, room, and board scholarship)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Computer Skills
Library Software:
- Sierra ILS
- Polaris ILS
- Evanced Event Scheduling
- Volgistics Volunteer Management Software
- Overdrive & Libby
- Hoopla
- Cloud Library
- READSquared Reading Program Software
Other Computer Software, Programs, Languages, Skills, and More:
- Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS operating systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HTML & CSS
- Web Design (WordPress)
- Video Editing (iMovie, Final Cut)
- Social media platforms
Professional Development
Committee Work:
- 2020 ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings Committee Chair
- 2019-2020 OLC Service for All Conference Committee Member
- 2019-2021 ALSC Education Committee Member
- 2019-2021 OLC Children’s Services Division Action Council Member
- 2018-2019 ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings Committee Member
Training & Continuing Education:
- Bystander Intervention Training, August 2019
- Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries Course, March 2019-May 2019
- Supercharged Storytimes Webjunction Course, Jan-March 2019
- Ohio Digital Media Training by the State Library of Ohio, Nov. 2016
Read more about my professional development here.
