Professional Memberships and Committee Positions
Dates Variable
Competencies demonstrated:
Emerging Leaders Working Group Co-Chair, 2016-present
ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2014-2017
ALA LLAMA Reorganization Task Force, 2016
ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table Director-at-Large, 2014-2016
ALA Emerging Leader Interest Group Steering Committee Chair, 2014-2016
ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Intern, 2013-2015
ALA Emerging Leader 2013
Committee Member, Wisconsin Library Association Committee on Organization 2009
Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
Member of ALA, PLA, WLA
- Pursues a commitment to personal growth and lifelong learning
- Seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge and to share best practices, research and experiences with colleagues
- Practices ongoing self improvement in response to feedback
- Seeks exposure to new ideas, both within and beyond the library field, and stretches beyond one’s comfort zone
Emerging Leaders Working Group Co-Chair, 2016-present
ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2014-2017
ALA LLAMA Reorganization Task Force, 2016
ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table Director-at-Large, 2014-2016
ALA Emerging Leader Interest Group Steering Committee Chair, 2014-2016
ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Intern, 2013-2015
ALA Emerging Leader 2013
Committee Member, Wisconsin Library Association Committee on Organization 2009
Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
Member of ALA, PLA, WLA
ALA Emerging Leaders
Since graduating from Emerging Leaders in 2013, I have taken on increasing leadership roles in the program. For two years immediately following my EL year, I chaired the interest group to which all EL alumni belong. Since 2016, I have co-chaired the Emerging Leaders working group that oversees and administers the program. I'm incredibly proud to be able to give back by mentoring these diverse classes of amazing current and future library leaders.
Read more about my journey from EL participant to program leader here.
Read more about my journey from EL participant to program leader here.
Internal Committee Participation and Team Leadership
Ongoing
Competencies demonstrated:
I pursue leadership and collaborative opportunities within the workplace whenever I can! As the Lead Administrator for our Teen Facebook Page at Milwaukee Public Library, I oversaw 10 librarians at a variety of branches as we developed new ways to meet teens where they are, engage them, and develop policy. I coordinated the Teen Advisory Board with two other librarians. I have served on the displays committee, children’s programming committee, and 9/11 10th Anniversary Committee, among others.
In my current position at Kitsap Regional Library, I served on the One Book, One Community committee that selected the book and the programming for a county-wide read in October 2012. I am also on the reference committee for the digital branch, where my tasks include researching, implementing, and evaluating new technology, maintaining our social media presence, blogging, offering input on the wesite, and writing social media policy.
I love the energy of working with my fabulous colleagues to innovate, develop, and finally implement impactful programs and services!
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals
- Contributes to a problem-solving environment and works toward mutually acceptable solutions,
regardless of position or level - Works effectively in teams with strong team-building skills and attitudes
- Manages own and others’ time effectively to deliver work on time
- Demonstrates faith in the library’s vision, works to achieve it and inspires others to do the same
- Uses resources efficiently, prioritizes workflows and manages effectively within budget limits
- Recommends and takes reasonable risks to test implementations of change
- Maintains a positive attitude in the face of challenges and unanticipated changes
I pursue leadership and collaborative opportunities within the workplace whenever I can! As the Lead Administrator for our Teen Facebook Page at Milwaukee Public Library, I oversaw 10 librarians at a variety of branches as we developed new ways to meet teens where they are, engage them, and develop policy. I coordinated the Teen Advisory Board with two other librarians. I have served on the displays committee, children’s programming committee, and 9/11 10th Anniversary Committee, among others.
In my current position at Kitsap Regional Library, I served on the One Book, One Community committee that selected the book and the programming for a county-wide read in October 2012. I am also on the reference committee for the digital branch, where my tasks include researching, implementing, and evaluating new technology, maintaining our social media presence, blogging, offering input on the wesite, and writing social media policy.
I love the energy of working with my fabulous colleagues to innovate, develop, and finally implement impactful programs and services!
Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship
June 2011
Competencies demonstrated:
The Freedom to Read Foundation offers this annual scholarship to a young professional with an interest in intellectual freedom. (Learn more here.) As part of this scholarship, I will engage with a variety of intellectual freedom advocates from across the country. I hope this award is just a first step in a career-long journey to offer the best, most ethical service to all patrons. Balancing competing concerns and interests, especially in the face of rapidly-evolving technology, is one of the most difficult and important roles librarians play as stewards of a democratic institution. I strive to preserve and enhance the principles of intellectual freedom in my actions and my professional writing.
- Understands and promotes intellectual freedom and freedom of information
- Pursues a commitment to personal growth and lifelong learning
- Seeks exposure to new ideas
- Recognizes the value of professional networking and actively participates in professional associations
The Freedom to Read Foundation offers this annual scholarship to a young professional with an interest in intellectual freedom. (Learn more here.) As part of this scholarship, I will engage with a variety of intellectual freedom advocates from across the country. I hope this award is just a first step in a career-long journey to offer the best, most ethical service to all patrons. Balancing competing concerns and interests, especially in the face of rapidly-evolving technology, is one of the most difficult and important roles librarians play as stewards of a democratic institution. I strive to preserve and enhance the principles of intellectual freedom in my actions and my professional writing.
