MASTER OF INFORMATION | 2013 - 2015
University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH | 2009 - 2010
McMaster University - Hamilton, ON
HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH | 2005 - 2009
Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, ON
University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Library & Information Science and Critical Information Policy Studies
- 2013-2014 Ontario Graduate Scholarship
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH | 2009 - 2010
McMaster University - Hamilton, ON
- SSHRC Joseph Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship
HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH | 2005 - 2009
Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, ON
- High Distinction; Faculty of Arts Alumni Gold Medal (top 1%)
- President's Centennial Scholarship; Gates Canada Scholarship; Hugh McLachlan Graduate Scholarship
LIBRARIAN, CHILDREN'S SERVICES | 04/2016 - PRESENT
Wandsworth Libraries, GLL - London, UK
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN | 09/2015 - 04/2016
Ark Academy Wembley - London, UK
GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Engineering and Computer Science Library, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Rotman Business Information Centre, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
MOOC CO-PRODUCER | 11/2013-04/2014; 12/2014 - 04/2015
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
PRACTICUM STUDENT | 06/2014 - 07/2014
North York Central Library, Toronto Public Library - Toronto, ON
STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 09/2013 - 04/2014
University College (Laidlaw) Library, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 10/2011 - 08/2013
London Public Library - London, ON
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR | 10/2010 - 07/2011
The Cornell Partnership Executive Search - London, UK
EVENTS AND LIBRARY CO-ORDINATOR | SUMMERS 2007, 2008 & 2009
Laubach Literacy Ontario - Waterloo, ON
Wandsworth Libraries, GLL - London, UK
- Manage and maintain children's library space, stock, and services
- Lead story and rhyme times, and support library staff and volunteers in leading their own children's programmes and clubs
- Arrange and facilitate class and nursery visits to the library
- Work flexibly to cover all service points, fulfilling circulation, reference, and ICT assistance duties
- Plan, promote and execute special events and programmes for children and teens; currently focused on annual Summer Reading Challenge events and upcoming Diversity Month in October 2016
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN | 09/2015 - 04/2016
Ark Academy Wembley - London, UK
- Support Accelerated Reader and Lexia programmes; Provide reader's advisory to teachers and students for group books and individual reading
- Support the primary "Home Reading" programme and run library workshops with Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Run library events to engage educational and extra-curricular development such as Drawing Club, Novel Writing Month, and World Book Day
- Supervise student study and break times; Address behavioural and safeguarding issues in accordance with policy
- Maintain Sixth Form Study Area; Support A-level research and study through provision of space, resources, and expertise; Liaise with Sixth Form students to help them in running clubs, enrichment, and learning opportunities for younger students
- Hired and manage a group of secondary Student Librarians, training them in circulation and shelving work
- Design creative and innovative displays showcasing books and linking library resources to school events
- Create marketing materials for library events
- Suggest children's and teen books for purchase
- Have loads of fun helping support Ark students' development as pupils and as citizens
GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Launched 3D printing service alongside Gerstein librarians and the Mobile App Development (MAD) Lab, including policy development, collection development, evaluation and assessment, and leading weekly safety and instruction workshops
- Performed in-person and phone reference services for health sciences and general research questions to students, researchers, and the wider public
GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Engineering and Computer Science Library, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Provided excellent customer service to patrons through guiding academic research, particularly for a major first-year engineering design project
- Prepared materials for transit to storage facility, including editing catalogue records in SIRSI
STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 05/2014 - 07/2015
Rotman Business Information Centre, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Guided undergraduate and MBA students through company, industry, and financial research
- Researched company and industry news to maintain libguides tailored to students' school and career needs
MOOC CO-PRODUCER | 11/2013-04/2014; 12/2014 - 04/2015
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Co-produced two sessions of the iSchool's first Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) on library advocacy
- Produced and edit videos, including creating animations, graphics, and instructional aids
- Monitored discussion board and managed social media
PRACTICUM STUDENT | 06/2014 - 07/2014
North York Central Library, Toronto Public Library - Toronto, ON
- Created materials and programming to promote NYCL's IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities
- Researched and annotated booklists highlighting resources for and about children with disabilities
- Planned and delivered a tactile book-making workshop, attended by 21 children ages 6-9
STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 09/2013 - 04/2014
University College (Laidlaw) Library, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Performed circulation duties and assisted students in interdisciplinary research
LIBRARY ASSISTANT | 10/2011 - 08/2013
London Public Library - London, ON
- Worked effectively and efficiently with different branch teams throughout the library system, providing high-level customer service to diverse patrons in several departments and subject areas
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR | 10/2010 - 07/2011
The Cornell Partnership Executive Search - London, UK
- Systematized relationship management strategy of Corporate & Consulting team and liaised with high-profile clients
- Planned and executed overseas recruitment event, resulting in the placement of new graduates into international executive positions
EVENTS AND LIBRARY CO-ORDINATOR | SUMMERS 2007, 2008 & 2009
Laubach Literacy Ontario - Waterloo, ON
- Member of a province-wide team tasked with planning and executing the annual LLO conference, including liaising with partners and preparing a final report assessing conference outcomes
- Managed establishment of a lending library to encourage the circulation of literacy resources to member organizations
VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR | 01/2015 - 07/2015
Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto, ON
CHAIR | 04/2014 - 04/2015
Children and Youth Advocacy Group, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHAIR; FACULTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | 04/2014 - 04/2015
Master of Information Student Council, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER | 01/2014 & 01/2015
Ontario Library Association Super Conference - Toronto, ON
Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto, ON
- Engage visitors in inquiry-based learning through exploring biological specimens and related artifacts
- Provide friendly customer service to encourage visitors' understanding of ROM collections and research
CHAIR | 04/2014 - 04/2015
Children and Youth Advocacy Group, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Liaise with publishers to donate children's books to the Toronto Children's Book Bank
- Spearhead creation of group constitutions to achieve official campus group status
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHAIR; FACULTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | 04/2014 - 04/2015
Master of Information Student Council, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
- Advocate for student needs in curriculum decisions through representation on Faculty Council
- Support students in addressing course and instruction concerns by managing class representatives
CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER | 01/2014 & 01/2015
Ontario Library Association Super Conference - Toronto, ON
- In 2014, demonstrated Arduino robotics projects to conference participants in the MakerKids pop-up makerspace
- Computer literate: Office programs, Windows, Mac OS, Android, internet applications, blogging, social media, 3D printing, basic HTML and CSS, video production and editing, and online learning platforms
- Familiar with trends in e-learning and the role of emerging technologies in libraries and other cultural institutions
- Comfortable with library management software and tools, such as OPACs, SIRSI, Millennium, Sierra and Pharos, as well as with libguide creation and searching research databases in a variety of disciplines
- Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of advocacy and community outreach in public institutions, particularly libraries
- A strong communicator skilled in consumer, professional, and academic writing, an effective social media user, and a practiced and confident presenter
- An avid reader, knowledgeable about adult, teen, and children's literature