Archivist ● Collection Development ● Creative ● Digital Curation ● Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity ● Educator Project Management ● Teen Specialist ● Web Design ● Young Adult Services
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mid-Continent Public Library Kansas City, MO Story Centers Publications Manager Present
Develops and manages all Story Center printing and publishing activities
Manages relationships with authors, publishers, and Story Center vendors
Interacts effectively and efficiently with Story Center customers in person, via telephone, and email
Provides consultation to customers regarding Story Center printing and publication services
Works with Director to develop the “Library as Publisher” model as well as long-term and annual plans for the publication program
Develops and manages annual budget for printing and publication services of the Story Center
Manages Woodneath Press imprint process from project conception to completion
Researches and recommends platforms that support and expand Story Center printing and publication processes, including analog and digital methods and products
Collaborates with various MCPL departments in relation to the development, funding, promotion, and evaluation of the printing and publication activities of the Story Center.
Develops and/or facilitates public program “Publishing Options and Opportunities” twice annually and additional programs as necessary
Educates MCPL staff and customers on the printing and publication services offered by the Story Center
Serves as a professional representative and spokesperson for the Story Center and Woodneath Press imprint at conferences, community presentations, etc.
Cultivates knowledge of and interest in publishing trends and models.
Identifies and cultivates relationships with organizational partners and stakeholders
Develops, coordinates and/or assists with special Story Center initiatives, including community-based publishing projectso Develops and manages all Story Center printing and publishing activities
Manages relationships with authors, publishers, and Story Center vendors
Interacts effectively and efficiently with Story Center customers in person, via telephone, and email
Provides consultation to customers regarding Story Center printing and publication services
Works with Director to develop the “Library as Publisher” model as well as long-term and annual plans for the publication program
Develops and manages annual budget for printing and publication services of the Story Center
Manages Woodneath Press imprint process from project conception to completion
Researches and recommends platforms that support and expand Story Center printing and publication processes, including analog and digital methods and products
Collaborates with various MCPL departments in relation to the development, funding, promotion, and evaluation of the printing and publication activities of the Story Center.
Develops and/or facilitates public program “Publishing Options and Opportunities” twice annually and additional programs as necessary
Educates MCPL staff and customers on the printing and publication services offered by the Story Center
Serves as a professional representative and spokesperson for the Story Center and Woodneath Press imprint at conferences, community presentations, etc.
Cultivates knowledge of and interest in publishing trends and models.
Identifies and cultivates relationships with organizational partners and stakeholders
Develops, coordinates and/or assists with special Story Center initiatives, including community-based publishing projects
Skills:Consulting · Publishing · Digital Publishing · Strategic Planning
Lawrence Public Library Lawrence, KS Teen Services Librarian 2021-2022
Supervisor of teen services assistants & teen volunteers
Manages and maintains budget
Manager of the TikTok team; assist with social media
Executes monthly report for teen services
Leads coding, robotics, and S.T.E.M programming
Assists patrons in understanding policies, programs, technology, and other services
Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services for teens and adults
Collaborates with community partners
Provides recommendations to patrons
Maintains library collection by organizing, shelving, and weeding materials in YA
Creates displays and web content to promote library collections and services
Maintains regular, reliable attendance
Maintains an awareness of patron behavior and addresses minor problems as they occur
Maintains awareness of current trends in the profession
Provides backup to other staff as needed
Maintains event registration on BiblioCommons
The Saint Louis Public Library (Central) Manager of Central Youth Services 2021
Led and managed a team of six in the Children’s Library and Teen Lounge through task direction.
Planned, executed, and evaluated programming for school-age children, teens, and families within Central, including preparatory work as well as communicating with the Assistant Director of Central Services, Logistics Committee, and Custodial Staff regarding any special needs for Room setup.
Worked with Central Youth Services staff to create a welcoming environment for youth in the Children’s Library and Teen Lounge.
Provided routine reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance, including reference to digital resources for children, young adults, and the adults who accompany them.
Compiled statistics and complete a monthly report of programs and services, in addition to reporting programming attendance numbers.
Interviewed, hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated Central Youth and Teen Services staff. Train new Youth and Teen Specialists (including outreach shadowing, Central orientations).
Represented the Library at outreach events in the community.
Provided a written incident report regarding problems with staff, customers, materials, or facilities when warranted, utilizing the PITS software system.
Provided and scheduled tours for schools of the building promoting Central Library, the services, materials, and programs available.
Promoted programming to customers, including children, teenagers, and adults.
Prepared and provided deposit collections, both monthly and upon request, for teachers, service providers, and youth-serving customers within Central’s service area.
Submitted replacement orders and customer requests, as well as identify collection needs to the Youth Services Subject Specialist
Teen Specialist II Supervisor 2019-2021
Supervised teen services staff, teen volunteers, homework helpers
Assisted with evaluations alongside the Youth Services Manager
Executed monthly report for teen services
Promoted DEI programs and resources
Completed collection development and suggest acquisition purchases
Planned in-person and virtual programs for tweens, teens, and adults
Created, edited, and published web content, videos, and booklist
Maintained event registration through BiblioCommons
Young Adult Services Provider 2017-2019
Assisted to plan and provide routine programming to teens, children, and families
Served on committees to plan programs for the community
Scheduled outreach to schools and community events
Prepared deposit collections for schools, teachers, and organizations as requested
YMCA-Ferguson Municipal Library Saint Louis, MO S.T.E.A.M Instructor 2016-2017
Instructed 3rd-12th graders in Basic HTML, WordPress, Coding
Facilitated Lego Mindstorms ev3 Robotics lessons
Library databases (Sierra & Workflows)
Teacher's Assistant 2015-2016
Teacher’s assistant for 4th-8th graders in a S.T.E.M based summer camp for under-privileged youth, supervised during day to day activities, created progress reports, and created space for acquiring leadership skills
Aide to lead teacher in a diverse Early Childhood Center in supervision, lesson plan development, and instructing 0-5yr olds in basic child development
Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Library Assistant 2009-2015
Used LMS, including catalog functions, searching, checking in-out, placing holds, and serials
Skill shared research methods knowledge with students.
Operation of electronic databases, general computer office programs.
Knowledge of the library’s resources
Organizing tasks
Assisted co-workers, students, staff, faculty, and other community members.
Technical skills with computers, software, and specialty reference resources and tools
Shelved, processed new materials
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee-Knoxville Master of Science: Information Sciences (ALA accredited) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Badge Associations: Tennessee Library Association, Music Library Students & Emerging Professionals
Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA BFA Communication: Theatre Studies & Art Therapy Dean’s List Associations: Alpha Psi Omega, African American Student Union, Women of Color, Amnesty International Chapter President
PROFESSIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
DEI Council, Mid-Continent Public Library 2022
B & AA Employee Resource Group Co-Chair, Mid-Continent Public Library 2022
Social Media Team: TikTok Manager, Lawrence Public Library, 2021-2022
Look, Play, Listen Committee, Lawrence Public Library, 2021-2022
Teen/Tweens Committee Co-chair, St. Louis Public Library, 2021
Summer @ SLPL, St. Louis Public Library, 2020
Programming Committee, St. Louis Public Library, 2019-2021
St. Louis Storytelling Festival Advisory Council, 2018-2021
Artist of Color Council, Great Rivers Greenway, 2018-2020
St. Louis Poetry Slam Team, UrbArts 2014-2019
Hip Hop Appreciation Week Committee, St. Louis Public Library 2017-2019
Early Childhood Committee, St. Louis Public Library, 2017-2018