Work
Experience
Intern, Warwick Public Library,
Warwick,
RI, October 2014-May 2015
- Taught computer classes for patrons of various experience levels.
- Provided original programming in the Idea Studio.
- Created, organized, and coordinated a library-wide event for Free Comic Book Day.
- Provided assistance and information to patrons in the TeenSpace and Idea Studio.
- Created and updated content on the Idea Studio webpage.
- Organized and implemented an independent learning station for the Idea Studio.
- Maintained and refreshed Readers' Advisory lists for the TeenSpace.
- Educated and assisted patrons in the usage of Idea Studio equipment such as the 3D printer, digital converter, and Silhouette Cameo.
Circulation
Assistant,
Peace
Dale Public Library,
Peace
Dale, RI, November 2008
- Maintained and refreshed organization of YA and adult reading and media collections.
- Created database usage LibGuide for library website
- Attended professional development workshop at the Eric Carle Museum of Children’s Illustration.
- Coordinated volunteers and ran weekend Children’s Room reference during summer reading program.
- Provided assistance and information to patrons.
- Organized and sorted materials and supervised volunteers for the biannual book and bake sale.
- Organized and arranged materials for the ongoing “Book Nook” book sale.
- Maintained the currency of the library’s magazine collection.
Sales
Associate,
Critter Hut Aquarium and Pets,
Narragansett,
RI, July 2003-2012
- Provided assistance and information to customers.
- Provided care and maintenance to reptiles, birds, aquatics and small mammals.
Volunteer
Experience
Volunteer,
Kingston Free Library,
Kingston,
RI, June 1995-2009
- Organized and sorted materials and created signage for the library’s annual book sale.
- Created flyers, signs, and billboards for directional displays and summer reading programs.
- Performed one-on-one adult Internet literacy sessions.
- Taught an origami program for grades 4-6.
Relevant
Coursework
- Researched and designed multiple Young Adult programming schedules (http://libraryschool.campusguides.com/ridatabases)
- Created database usage LibGuide for library website (http://libraryschool.campusguides.com/ridatabases)
- Graphic novel LibGuide
- Researched and wrote grant for graphic novel collection
- LSC 535 Public Library Youth Services
- LSC 531 Reading Interests of Young Adults
- LSC 521 Public Libraries
- LSC 527 Information Literacy Instruction
Education
University
of Rhode Island
Master
of Library and Information Studies in the Graduate School of Library
and Information Studies
(Candidate,
Anticipated graduation May 2015)
University
of Rhode Island
Bachelor
of Arts
Kingston,
RI
09/01
– 05/06
Graduated
Summa Cum Laude with BAs in English and Comparative Literature
Studies and a minor in Classics.
