Janet Ingraham Dwyer

About Janet Ingraham Dwyer

Professional librarian with over 30 years experience in public and government libraries, including 15+ years, and counting, of intense and rewarding participation as youth services consultant at state library agency, serving the children\'s and teen library workers of Ohio. Additionally, I bring over a decade\'s experience in public service reference work, plus 4+ years managing a library volunteer program and developing and delivering outreach services to the community. Also involved with event planning and with connecting people and resources, both in my professional position and as a volunteer with several community organizations. Specialties: Collaboration, meeting & workshop facilitation, info-sharing, early literacy, summer reading / summer learning, child well-being, libraries as social service, food access, Summer Food Service Program, event planning, outreach to children and families, outreach to schools, technology applications for libraries, public service, volunteer recruitment and administration, Whole Child, family engagement.

Experience

1. Library Consultant

   State Library Of Ohio

   Oct 2009 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Provide an array of services to Ohio’s public and school libraries to benefit the children, teens, families, and educators in their communities.* Foster early literacy activities in public libraries through Ohio Ready to Read, a partnership of the State Library and Ohio Library Council to educate librarians about research-based early literacy practices that support children from birth.* Represent Ohio’s public libraries to the Collaborative Summer Library Program; coordinate distribution of summer library program manuals and resources; collect and share participation data; track and share trends and emerging best practices in programming, promotion, collaboration, and evaluation.* Encourage library initiation of and involvement in activities that support the whole child; champion library participation in the USDA Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program.* Coordinate and manage Choose to Read Ohio, a statewide reading initiative promoting shared exploration of books and appreciation of Ohio authors.* Provide consulting services to libraries; respond to requests for information; speak at workshops and conferences; promote awareness of professional issues and opportunities; facilitate networking among librarians.* Represent and promote the library community and State Library on numerous national, regional, and statewide working groups.

Education

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1985 — 1987

• University of Maryland

  MLS

  1988 — 1990