Experienced librarian, manager and fundraiser with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to creating an exceptional public library.
Experience
Library Director February 2016 to Current
Manages the library in accordance with the policies established by the Lbrary Board of Trustees.
Plans, directs and supervises all aspects of library services.
Development Director January 1998 to CurrentChampaign Public Library
Directs fundraising program, including solicitation of donors and grant writing;.
Work with Foundation and Library Friends boards.
Head of Outreach Services January 1989 to January 1998Champaign Public Library
Managed the Douglass Branch Library, Bookmobile and Home Delivery Service.
Supervised eight staff members.
Planned programs.
Did collection development.
Head of Outreach Services January 1989 to January 1998Champaign Public Library
Managed the Douglass Branch Library, Bookmobile and Home Delivery Service.
Supervised eight staff members.
Planned programs.
Assistant Undergraduate Librarian and Assistant Professor January 1984 to January 1989
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Supervised eight graduate assistants and four staff members Provided reference service Did original cataloging of print and non-print materials Provided bibliographic instruction to Rhetoric and Speech classes Did collection development in five subject areas.
Circulation Assistant January 1981 to January 1982Nicols Library - Naperville, IL.
Provided circulation assistance to library users and maintained circulation statistics.
Social Worker January 1977 to January 1980Valley View School District - Romeoville, IL
Counseled children and parents in the home and at school.
Organized and led parent groups.
Served as a liaison with social service agencies.
Education
Master of Science : Library and Information Science, 1984University of Illinois - UrbanaLibrary and Information Science
Master of Social Work : 1977University of Illinois - Urbana
Bachelor of Arts : History, 1975University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHistory
Skills
Delivery, fundraising, grant writing, instruction, materials, policies, Speech, statistics
