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Niagara Falls Public LibraryLibrarian II
Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2026Niagara Falls, NYDesigned, launched, and managed the library makerspace – planning layout, procuring equipment (3D printers, sewing machines, large format printer, Cricut cutter), scheduling classes, and providing one-on-one technical assistance to patrons. Used SyrsiDynix Workflows to manage collection lifecycle activities (weeding, organization, displays) and cataloged and maintained approximately 200 mobile hotspots and 200 Chromebooks, including routine repairs and circulation oversight. Developed and delivered diverse programs for all ages – including a two-week coding camp and multi-generational painting series – adapting content to community needs and skill levels. Created and stewarded special collections and community initiatives such as Memory Kits for families affected by dementia, citizen science kits, a seed library to combat food insecurity, and resources to help local small businesses. Coordinated partnerships with local, state, and national organizations (including NASA) to host large-scale public programs and events, such as educational programming and subject matter expert speaking engagements for the 2024 solar eclipse. Supervised and mentored student workers, interns, clerks and library trainees; authored documentation and trained staff to standardize workflows and improve service delivery. Participated regularly in professional development activities such as webinars, classes, and conferences to maintain state certification as well as to grow my skill set. Prepared and presented several professional development opportunities to contribute to the collective professional body of work.
Niagara Falls Public LibraryLibrarian I
Jul. 2021Niagara Falls, New York, United States- Head of Makerspace department, which includes significant program duties for all age groups. - Purchasing and collection management for Young Adult Fiction collection, which includes two very significant weeding jobs each in two branches in as many years. - Supervising Library Trainees as they do rotations through the Makerspace. Some have a shorter rotation, while others have a significant interest in the department and in programming and spend much more time. This includes introducing them to non-Makerspace activities as applicable, including committee work, collection management, administrative tasks, displays, et cetera, to round out their education. - One morning per week spent in the local history department, handling research inquiries as well as collaborating on larger projects such as a recent VHS video digitization project and a long-term display for our branch library. - One evening per week spent in the children's department providing reference and circulation assistance to patrons. - One morning per week spent at our Adult Reference Desk providing reference and technology assistance to patrons. - One-on-one appointments with Makerspace patrons demonstrating and teaching a variety of skills, from 3D printer use to sewing pattern drafting to poster designing. - Maintaining detailed statistics for program attendance, Makerspace usage, and stewardship of purchasing funds for collection items.
Niagara Falls Public LibraryLibrarian I
Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2025Niagara Falls, New York, United States- Head of Makerspace department, which includes significant program duties for all age groups. - Purchasing and collection management for Young Adult Fiction collection, which includes two very significant weeding jobs each in two branches in as many years. - Supervising Library Trainees as they do rotations through the Makerspace. Some have a shorter rotation, while others have a significant interest in the department and in programming and spend much more time. This includes introducing them to non-Makerspace activities as applicable, including committee work, collection management, administrative tasks, displays, et cetera, to round out their education. - One morning per week spent in the local history department, handling research inquiries as well as collaborating on larger projects such as a recent VHS video digitization project and a long-term display for our branch library. - One evening per week spent in the children's department providing reference and circulation assistance to patrons. - One morning per week spent at our Adult Reference Desk providing reference and technology assistance to patrons. - One-on-one appointments with Makerspace patrons demonstrating and teaching a variety of skills, from 3D printer use to sewing pattern drafting to poster designing. - Maintaining detailed statistics for program attendance, Makerspace usage, and stewardship of purchasing funds for collection items.
Niagara Falls Public LibraryLibrary Trainee
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2021Niagara Falls, New York, United States- Worked in several departments, including Children's, Adult Reference, and Local History under the advisory of library professionals to gain a holistic view of public librarianship. - Learned and was able to put into practice collection management techniques from my coursework, including examining usage statistics, deselection, and selection to update different segments of the collection. - Took over the maintenance and development of the Young Adult Fiction collection. - Developed and ran teen and tween programming in digital and real-world spaces, from creation to implementation to tracking statistics for state and in-house reporting measures. - Gained extensive face-to-face experience with patrons through reference interviews. - Created several pathfinding resource guides on a number of topics to supplement the organizations pivot to providing online resources during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a dual collection development/digital resources pathfinder aimed at parents navigating virtual school for their children at home.
Niagara Falls Public LibraryLibrary Trainee
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2021Niagara Falls, New York, United States- Worked in several departments, including Children's, Adult Reference, and Local History under the advisory of library professionals to gain a holistic view of public librarianship. - Learned and was able to put into practice collection management techniques from my coursework, including examining usage statistics, deselection, and selection to update different segments of the collection. - Took over the maintenance and development of the Young Adult Fiction collection. - Developed and ran teen and tween programming in digital and real-world spaces, from creation to implementation to tracking statistics for state and in-house reporting measures. - Gained extensive face-to-face experience with patrons through reference interviews. - Created several pathfinding resource guides on a number of topics to supplement the organizations pivot to providing online resources during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a dual collection development/digital resources pathfinder aimed at parents navigating virtual school for their children at home.
Niagara County Community CollegeSenior Library Clerk
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2020Sanborn, New YorkGreeting patrons as they enter the library; being the first face patrons see; answering questions in person and on the phone regarding the library itself as well as the school in general; maintaining the Course Reserves special collection for student use; checking books and materials in and out of the library; special projects; other duties as required.
Niagara County HeadStartParent Community Involvement Worker
Nov. 2012 - Jun. 2015Lockport, New YorkIn a big picture sense, I help the parents of the students attending Head Start to achieve their educational and career/vocational goals. I manage events, workshops and meetings held at the school for the parents on a variety of topics. Additionally, I manage volunteering and donations for the school, bringing volunteers in to help in the classrooms or for large events and documenting donations given to our center. I track these in-kind and material donations in monthly and biannual reports, and a yearly Program Self-Assessment to review center-wide and program-wide policy and procedure. In the day-to-day work, I spend up to 35% of my week making phone calls to parents. I write flyers for upcoming events, and prepare other materials for meetings, workshops and events. I coordinate several smaller programs within the center, such as our Reading Incentive program and our Lending Library.
BitLucid, IncFreelance Data Entry
Oct. 2011 - Jun. 2012TelecommuteEnter new data and perform quality assurance checks on data entered using a custom content management system.
Lane BryantSales Associate
Aug. 2009 - Apr. 2010Henrietta, NYAssisted customers in finding merchandise to suit their needs. Utilized knowledge of fit and color coordination to help customers build an outfit instead of just solitary clothing pieces. Assisted the store manager in stocking, ringing out customers, assisting at the fitting rooms, and maintaining general tidiness in the store.
SUNY Geneseo CITTechnician
Aug. 2007 - May. 2009Geneseo, NYAssisted students and faculty by troubleshooting software and hardware concerns. Worked on Macintosh and Windows laptops and desktops to resolve more serious virus and software issues.
Gymboree Play & MusicTeacher
Jul. 2007 - May. 2010Pittsford, NYTaught classes aimed at children aged 6 months to five years of age, assisting with broad and fine motor development, verbal skills, interpersonal interactions. Ran birthday parties with similar songs, games and crafts as found in classes.
SUNY Geneseo Theater DepartmentCostume Technician
Oct. 2005 - May. 2007Geneseo, NYPatterning, creating, mending, tailoring, cleaning and storing costumes for productions in the theater and dance departments.
YMCADay Camp Counselor
Jun. 2005 - Aug. 2006Lockport, NYEntertain and care for children aged 5-12. Assisted in the planning/execution of games, songs, crafts, and other activities. Participated in weekly field trips. Seasonal employment.
Lockport Public LibraryPage
Apr. 2002 - Aug. 2004Lockport, NYSorting, shelving and straightening books, newspapers, magazines and multimedia for ease of use by library patrons.
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