Librarianship


TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT- Fort Worth, Texas  

2022-PRESENT 

Public Services Librarian- Jenkins Garrett Library, South Campus 

  • Provide reference and circulation services both at the service desk and online via LibAnswers. 

  • Assist with technology troubleshooting on TCCD technology within and outside of the library. 

  • Liaison with the Writing Center, providing cross training and shared information. 

  • Present orientations and research workshops to both students and colleagues, as well as develop and maintain LibGuides. 

  • Collection development team: selecting physical and electronic titles through a collaborative review process. 

  • Develops library displays/exhibits and accessible signage. 

 

FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT- Fort Worth, Texas

2008-2021 

Texas Certified School Librarian- Green B. Trimble Technical High School (2014-2021) 

  • Maintained a balanced library collection and adding over 3,000 eBooks to the catalog. 

  • Communicated regularly with vendors to provide the most up-to-date physical and digital products for the library. 

  • Regularly provided database and research training in the library and out in the classrooms. 

  • Supervised and trained student assistants each semester in library customer service practices. 

  • Facilitated school-based Battle of the Books competitions, preparing teams for district competition (2017-2019). 

  • Maintained Accelerated Reader for 130 staff and 1800 students, holding celebrations for students who reached reading goals. 

  • Technology Liaison and Student Device Facilitator- troubleshooting common issues with student and classroom technology, and as well as technology training (2014-2021). Obtained school certification for Common Sense School (2020-2021). 

  • Committees: Texas Library Association- Texas Media Awards (Chair 2015-2017, Vice-Chair 2013-2014) 

 

Texas Certified School Librarian- Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (2008-2014) 

  • Improved Librarian/Teacher collaboration through library classes using databases and approved websites. 

  • Increased circulation rates and walk-in visitors to the library by creating an inviting atmosphere. 

  • Initiated a library book club, reading fiction and graphic novels, funded with grants (2009-10= Dollar General Literacy Grant to supply students with books; 2010-14=First Book Literacy Grants). 

  • Supervised and trained student assistants in library customer service practices. 

  • Extracurricular Duties: Maintained school website (2009-2014); Book Club Advisor (2008-14); Key Club International Advisor (2009-13); UIL Spelling & Vocabulary Coach (2009-11); A/V Club Advisor (2010-13) 

  • Committees: Texas Library Association- Texas Media Awards Committee (2011)/Vice-Chair (April 2014), Campus: Campus Coordinating Committee (2009-11); District Employee Relations Council (2010-14), Site-Based Decision-Making Team (2011-12), UEA Building Contact (2013-14)