Devon A.

About Devon A.

I believe that words have the power to change lives.

Experience

1. Children\'s Librarian

   King County Library System

   Jul 2015 — Present · Burien, WA, US

   Developed and Implemented Engaging ProgrammingSuccessfully developed and executed innovative and engaging programming for teens within the community.Led the delivery of central programs to multiple libraries, ensuring widespread access and participation.Outreach Library Services for Diverse AudiencesExtended library services to housing communities, parks, and various community partners through dedicated outreach initiatives.Fostered relationships with external organizations to expand the reach of library services.Versatile Story Time SpecialistServed as a dynamic story time substitute across the library system, catering to diverse age groups including babies, toddlers, and families.Received consistent positive feedback for delivering captivating and educational story times.Effective Reference ServicesProvided exceptional reference services within the library, offering assistance both in person and via phone.Assisted patrons with information needs, research, and resource location.Contributor to Innovation and Special ProjectsActively participated in an internal committee dedicated to fostering innovation throughout the library system.Undertook a pivotal role in conducting an environmental scan on King County as a special project, contributing to the library\'s forward-thinking approach.Promoter of Reading CultureGenerated curated book lists and offered personalized readers advisory for library patrons of all ages.Extended these services through in-person interactions, online platforms, and over the phone.

Education

• San José State University

  Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Library and Information Science

  2012 — 2014

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  BFA, Film, video, new media

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Boolean Searching
• Archives
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Advertising
• Resource Management
• Library Instruction
• Marketing
• Outlook
• Event Planning
• Online Research
• Media Buying
• Recruiting
• Metadata Standards
• Bepress
• Public Libraries
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Library Research
• Event Management
• Archivist Toolkit
• Information Retrieval
• Blogging
• Photoshop
• Project Coordination
• Searches
• Management
• Wordpress
• Library Reference
• Library Programming
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Academic Libraries
• Research
• Library Science
• Digital Media
• Library 2.0