Resume

• 2014

  Self-guided online course designed to strengthen my knowledge of the grant writing process

  A to Z Grant Writing

  Santa Monica College

  A

  Introduction to American Sign Language course

  American Sign Language (ASL)

  Oakton Community College

  A

• 2009

  MLIS

  Management

  Public Libraries

  SAA

  LISSA

  Dominican University

• 2004

  BA

  English Language and Literature

  Secondary Education

  Dean's List

  Phi Kappa Theta

  Sigma Tau Delta

  Benedictine University

• Public Speaking

  Digital Libraries

  Teaching

  Conflict Resolution

  Research

  Libraries

  Information Literacy

  Library Reference

  Collection Development

  Library Management

  Community Outreach

  Higher Education

  Electronic Resources

  Library Science

  Library Instruction

  Blogging

  Budgeting

  Social Media

  Project Management

  Public Libraries

  Reaching Across the Department Divide: Creating Staff Buy-In for Adult Summer Reading

  This article is a part of a special supplement to the Illinois Library Association's Summer Reading Program Manual through the iREAD committee. The article focuses on making your Adult Summer Reading program as vital to staff members and patrons alike as it is for the young in our communities.

  Reaching Across the Department Divide: Creating Staff Buy-In for Adult Summer Reading

  My blog post this month was a little PR for our Adult Services Department and what we can do for the community at large!

  Adult Services Hidden Gems

  This article was included in the 2015 Read to the Rhythm Handbook that is published by iREAD Illinois every year. The subject matter was how to create programs with your teens using what you've got on hand: materials AND your creativity!

  Use What You've Got Programming

  This article from the 2015 Read to the Rhythm Handbook is published yearly by the iREAD Illinois committee. The focus of this piece is how to successfully integrate a social media platform into your Summer Reading Program for adults.

  Using Goodreads to Enhance Your Adult Summer Reading Program

  Served as the Editor for the Teen and Tween section of the 2015 iREAD Summer Reading Program Guide. While I am acted as a representative from the Young Adult Services Forum

  I am interacted with librarians from California

  Minnesota and the Department of Defense libraries. The content that they provide will be edited and printed for purchase for the Read to the Rhythm and the Read--For The Win! themes. I also contributed professional articles to both the Teen and Tween and Adult sections on various library topics.

  iREAD Annual Showcase: 20 Low/No Cost Teen Programs in 8 Minutes

  As a part of the ILA Annual Conference

  my iREAD team provided seed ideas about how to implement our upcoming theme

  Read to the Rhythm

  into your Summer Reading program at your library! I was responsible for presenting the Teen Content

  as well as preparing and formatting this portion of the presentation slides. I challenged myself to present as many programs as possible in 8 minutes.

  Amber Creger

  Tom Kochinski

  Lynnanne Pearson

  2015 Reaching Forward Conference Presentation: eLibrary Grand Tour

  At ILA's Annual Reaching Forward Conference

  I did an hour-long presentation (including questions and answer session) about how to better use the digital services that your library offers. This conference focuses on those working in libraries that do not hold an MLIS degree.

  ILEAD USA 2015 Participant with Team Library Pro Kits

  Our team was chosen to participate in a long-term project that focuses on bringing Technology and Innovation into Illinois Libraries. We created a project from the ground up and then made the items available to the libraries in the state of Illinois. We are now open for business and currently working hard at seeking out opportunities for presenting about our creation

  the Library ProKit

  at various conferences and workshops state-wide.

  Erica Cullinan

  Uma Nori

  Shaira Rock

  2018 ALA Leadership Institute Cohort

  Stealthy Yet Effective: Passive Readers Advisory

  This LACONI presentation highlighted high concept

  low cost ways to engage your staff in Readers Advisory activities and techniques that provide for our high usage

  low engagement library patrons. I was able to talk about the work I did at ITPLD to participate in bringing the Readers Advisory activity from behind the desk with the help of the amazing RUCKUS committee.

  You Have a New Employee...Now What?

  Presented about Onboarding and Building a Staff Mentoring Program I implemented for our Adult Services Department. The focus of my portion was to discuss how to create partnerships within your department

  creating staff buy-in and steps to increasing employee retention. This talk was presented to a combination of the Reference Association of South Suburban Libraries and the Adult Reference Librarians Networking Group.

  Linda J. Caruso

  LACONI Presentation: How to Bring World Book Night to Your Community

  LACONI presentation on the experiences I had implementing the World Book Night program. We discussed marketing

  preparing for community participation and following through to create lasting partnerships with your patrons.

  Kara Kohn

  Technology FUNdamentals Fair

  Lead a committee of 4 librarians from both Youth and Adult Services to create a family-oriented program to highlight the devices and services that our library offers its Members. We offered stations based on age

  multi-lingual resources

  Best Apps products and much

  much more. The event's success has caused the Library to choose to make this a recurring event twice yearly.

  Jenny Reid

  Sarah Brunkhorst

  Jennifer

  Hovanec

  New Lenox Public Library District

  Deerfield Public Library

  Indian Trails Public Library District

  DIC

  LLC.

  Moraine Valley Community College

  Prairie Trails Public Library

  South Suburban Illinois

  I developed this role for an independent McDonald's Franchise to streamline their HR processes and assist store managers in training and retention. I conducted all interviews (both initial and exit) for a four store McDonald’s franchise. I lead orientations for groups of new store crew members

  worked to market the franchisee at local events and maintained the online presence. I advised the Area Supervisor and Owner/Operator on Human Resources Issues

  and maintained a presence following the hire via Town Hall meetings and one on one sessions.

  Hiring Manager

  DIC

  LLC.

  Wheeling

  Illinois

  In conjunction with ITPLD's total renovation project

  I was promoted to Supervisor of Digital and Maker Services under the supervision of the Adult Services Department. I was the main point of contact for a staff of 3 people

  including librarians and assistants. I wrote all makerspace policies

  the procedure manual and developed all training materials for these premier services.

  Supervisor of Digital and Maker Services

  Indian Trails Public Library District

  New Lenox

  IL

  This position planned and implemented all of the Library’s programming for Teens and Adults

  overseeing the process of program planning

  advertising and evaluation following the program. I created and streamlined the processes for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Programs

  the highest trafficked events in the library. I was responsible for Collection Development budgeting

  two assistants and was responsible for library’s social media presence (Facebook

  Twitter

  Pinterest).

  Adult Programming and Teen Librarian

  New Lenox Public Library District

  Deerfield

  IL

  Following a renovation project

  I was hired to establish a technology training program that would utilize the brand new computer labs and work with the Adult Services Department Manager to establish multifaceted training programs for the library. I also served as the point of contact coordinating one on on sessions and proctoring services for the library

  establishing and prioritizing individualized service. I mentored two part-time librarians to assist in User Instruction (both of whom moved into Full Time careers within a year). I worked across the library as the Technology Committee Liaison and as the 2015 Summer Reading Committee Liaison for the department.

  Adult Reference and Instruction Librarian

  Deerfield Public Library

  Wheeling

  IL

  I assisted the Manager of Adult Services with leadership and development of the Department prior to and into our library's total move-out renovation project. I project managed our interdepartmental cooperative for programming in our Temporary Location

  bridging departmental lines and working closely with management. I formed the RUCKUS Committee to enhance Readers Advisory Services for the library and began a departmental training program to enhance new hire retention. I hired

  trained and evaluated a staff of up to 8 part time employees while being the Adult Services Department lead curator for professional development opportunities. I maintained desk scheduling for the entire department as well as providing customer service

  desk work and managed a collection development budget.

  Assistant Manager of Adult Services

  Indian Trails Public Library District

  Burbank

  IL

  In this part time position

  I created and conducted programs for all visitors aged birth through teen. \nI participated in Community Outreach Activities and multiple school visits. I worked to maintain the Teen Collection in the interim between Youth Services Managers. I started a Teen Advisory Board

  Chapter 1 Club and Step-Up Readers Program.

  Youth Services Assistant

  Prairie Trails Public Library

  Palos Hills

  IL

  As an instructor for the Developmental Adult Education Program

  I taught Basic Sentence Structure and Grammar. I worked independently to create curriculum

  evaluating student progress through testing and in-class assignments. I worked with Full Time Faculty on a grant funded project aimed at bringing struggling High School Students into the Community College through credit coursework.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Moraine Valley Community College

  Wheeling

  Illinois

  During my time leading Digital and Maker Services

  I've been able to create ITPLD's first multi-generationally focused Department. DMS is home to The Launch Pad

  our makerspace filled with STEAM

  creative and artistic tools. I also oversee the Digital Media Labs

  home to ITPLD's Sound Studio

  Editing Lab and Archiving Station. My staff creates opportunities for our members to engage in choice learning activities

  engaging individuals and families in non-traditional library services. As the manager

  I have the opportunity to create learning opportunities for my staff

  and curate an environment that values both creative endeavors and tangible life skills.

  Manager of Digital and Maker Services

  Indian Trails Public Library District

  Wheeling

  IL

  As the Instruction Librarian

  I taught courses on a variety of technological topics for groups of up to 20 Members at a time. I created ITPLD's first technology curriculum and materials for Digital Connections program. I also assisted Members one on one with Reader's Advisory and Reference Services and conducted one on one Appointments with Staff on various technology topics

  Instruction and Technology Librarian

  Indian Trails Public Library

  ALA NMRT Mentor

  LACONI Reference Services Section Secretary

  May 2016- May 2017: Board Member \nMay 2017-May 2019: Secretary

  Secretary

  Leads the Steering Committee for a RAILS Networking Group that caters to Makerspaces

  their creation and care. The group is a state-wide networking group open to all library types

  sizes and budgets. We curate both conversations and in-person meetings for ideas

  creativity and support for our Makerspace Community.

  Steering Committee Founder

  Makerspace Networking Group

  Vice President/President Elect

  LACONI Technology Section

  2012-2015 iREAD Committee\n2016-2017 Nominating Committee\n2017-2018 Conference Planning Committee\n2019-Present Best Practices Committee

  Member

  Best Practices Committee

  Illinois Library Association

  English

  Polite American Sign Language

  Polite Spanish Skills

  Hicks Grant

  The Hicks Grant allows a Deerfield Public Library employee to pursue coursework that will enhance their abilities as a public servant.

  Deerfield Public Library

  2017 Crosman Memorial Award

  The award recognizes the achievements of the library workers who are new or relatively new to the field and encourages continued involvement in the profession. Other awards honor those who have accomplished a great deal over a long period of time; this award is to honor someone who has accomplished a great deal in a short time. \n\nPress Release: https://www.ila.org/content/documents/jennifer_hovanec_2017_crosman_award.pdf

  Illinois Library Association