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I began my public library work as a Page at the Clifton Public Library in 2009, and knew right away that it was what I wanted to do as a career.  I am now currently an Adult Services and Acquistions Librarian at the Livingston Public Library. I love the rewarding feeling that comes with helping people find the information that they are looking for.  Libraries are dynamic entities.  They are never stagnant and are always changing.  It is this transformative nature that I love. 

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When I'm not working in the library, I spend my free time by reading books in a variety of different genres and drinking A LOT of coffee.  I am also the co-founder and blogger at For the Love of Dewey, a blog that offers readers book reviews, suggestions, and a virtual book discussion community.  

Skills

  • Ability to lead, keep order, and effectively follow library and consortium policy

  • Great familiarity with Digital Library Resources, Polaris, Leap, Simply Reports, and Sirsi Workflows

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva, Wordpress, & Constant Contact

  • Strong knowledge of social media trends within the public library sector

  • Knowledgeable in grant writing

  • Comfortable and effective when working with the public

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Head of Adult Services & Acquisitions, Livingston Public Library​
06-2022 - present

Adult Services and Acquisitions Librarian 10-2018-06-2022

 

  • Trains, supervises, and schedules library staff

  • Develops and executes adult programming including: Senior Happening, book clubs, adult crafts, writing programs, and lectures

  • Aggregates statistical information for State and monthly reports

  • Promotes programming, library resources, and public relations

  • Manages library social media outlets and blog

  • Collaborates on weekly "Message from the Director"

  • ​Seeks out and collaborates with grant writing for the Library services and projects

  • Manages and develops the library's print collections

  • Offers patron assistance in the Reference Department​

 

Library Assistant, Midland Park Public Library

​04/2017 - present

 

  • Responsibilities in the Circulation Department including: checking out materials, assisting patrons with reference inquiries, and creating patron records

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Work​
Experience​
(Present)
Committees / Organizations

  • BCCLS Adult Service Committee Chair | 05/2018 – Present

  • NJLA PR Committee | 08/2021 - Present

  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Library Advisory Board Member | 01/2022 - Present

  • LLNJ Super Supervisor 2022

  • NJLA Emerging Leader 2021

  • CPL Staff Appreciation Committee Chair | 09/2013 – 07/2017

  • CPL Staff Development Committee Member | 08/2015 – 07/2017

Work Experience
(Past)
Sunday Librarian, Clifton Public Library - Main Branch

​07/2017 - 03/2020

 

  • Answered reference, reader’s advisory, and technology questions in the Children's and Reference Departments

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Adult Services & Reference Librarian, Louis Bay 2nd Library - Hawthorne

​07/2017 - 10/2018

 

  • Ordered materials for the Young Adult Collection

  • Created reader’s advisory videos and developed innovative Adult programs

  • Assisted patrons with reference, library service, and technology questions

  • Organized and compiled Hawthorne local history archival records

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Full Time Library Assistant, Clifton Public Library - Main Branch

​09/2013 - 07/2017

  • Held responsibilities in the Circulation Department including:

  • Compilation of statistical information for the NJ State report

  • Management of damaged items, bounced e-mails, overdue notices, and interlibrary loans

  • Coordinator the Adult Summer Reading program

 

Local History Intern, Montclair Public Library - Main Branch

​04/2016 - 04/2017

  • Digitized and maintained local history archival records

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Part Time Library Assistant, Clifton Public Library - Allwood Branch

​08/2010 - 09/2013

  • Billed, registered, and modified patron records

  • Charged, discharged, and routed-in library materials

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Page, Clifton Public Library - Allwood Branch
09/2009 - 08/2010
  • Shelved and organized the print collection of books and media items

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Presentations

  • SkillSharing Conversation: Instagram and Libraries - LLNJ 2022

  • Just Weed It! - BCCLS 2019

  • Engaging Patrons Through Social Media, NJLA 2019

  • Adult Programming Re-imagined - NJLA Poster Presentation 2019

  • George Washington's Letters - MARAC Poster Presentation 2017

Education
Rutgers University, MS Library and Information Science

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Montclair State University, BA English and Creative Writing

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