About Me

Professional Goals

After raising seven voracious readers, I decided to pursue my passion by working toward a master’s degree in library and information science at the

University of Iowa.

I hope to become a rural librarian where I can develop programs to help my community and other small libraries use and obtain new technology, improve collections, record the community's unique histories, reach ALL community members and transform the library into a cooperative community center. I envision a resource-filled library where anyone can come to get (and/or find out how to get) the things and help they need, have questions answered, learn new things, connect with others, be treated with respect, and have

FUN!!

I hope to become a rural librarian where I can help community members SEE each other.

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Education

MLIS candidate - University of Iowa - School of Library and Information Science

B.S. Accounting - Colorado State University

Course work in aerospace engineering - University of Colorado, Boulder

Related Experience

Youth Services Librarian

Woodward Public Library

July 2022 - Present

I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with youth of all ages and their families in the Woodward community. We have an active story time, teen nights and family nights. Working in a small library - with a small budget- has allowed me to build some creative muscles! I regularly create low cost programs that effectively engage our patrons and community. I have had the experience of creating marketing/promotional materials, program creation, website maintenance, and working on social media compaigns. I also have been able to work closely with the director on collection managemnt and updating catalog records. I find the hardest part of my job is going home becasue there is so much to do!

Assistant Librarian

Urbandale Public Library

November 2021 - Present

I work part-time in the patron experience department. I regularly work in reference, youth services, front desk, check-in, and phones. My favorite part of my job is helping patrons with questions ranging from using the computer to filling out a job application to research and conducting reader's advisory especially with youth and children.

Teen After-School Program Leader Volunteer

Woodward Public Library, Iowa

2017- 2020

Each week teens meet to learn a new skill, engage in community service and have fun.

English Language Teacher

VIPKid International

2019 - November 2021

Each morning I meet online with students in China to learn grammar, conversational skills, practice pronunciation and have fun.

I specialize in teaching students 7+

Math Tutor

Self-employed

2000- Present

I work with high school students to help them see that math can be fun. I teach organizational skills and review of concepts to support learning in the classroom

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