Eileen T. Hauser
Coronado,CA
Summary
Experienced and motivated librarian with strong communication and organizational skills seeking leadership position at San Diego Public Library.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Librarian
Coronado Public Library
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsible for all programming, marketing and outreach.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative displays and exhibits.
- Cultivated relationships and establish partnerships with local schools, businesses and organizations to further library mission.
- Responsible for selecting and withdrawing library materials including print, audio-visual and e-collection content for all ages.
- Supervised exhibits, digital media lab, website content and social media outlets.
- Provided reference assistance to patrons.
- Met regularly with library management team to evaluate service delivery, procedures and policies.
- Coordinated work activities of subordinates.
- Wrote articles for monthly newspaper insert and create promotional and publicity materials to highlight programs and services.
- Prepared statistical reports each month.
- Participated in hiring and training process for new staff.
- Maintained awareness of contemporary trends, issues and technology and update library staff accordingly.
Program Librarian
Coronado Public Library
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Engaged community members by conceptualizing, coordinating, planning and executing innovative programming to educate and enrich lives
- Cultivated relationships and establish partnerships with local schools, business and organizations to further the mission of the library
- Supervised Adult Services in the absence of the Principal Librarian including resolution of patron, schedule and resource issues
- Participated in the selection of staff by serving on interview panels for Coronado and neighboring library systems
- Managed the acquisition and service delivery of all audio-visual material including the addition of streaming services
- Assigned cataloging and classification of multiple formats
- Responsible for processing, posting and filing of government documents
- Instructed patrons in technology and assist them in the optimizing resources in the Digital Media Lab
- Determined patron needs through the reference interview process and make recommendations to enhance customer experience
- Promoted library services and resources with outreach and social media
- Composed press releases and create publicity materials
- Chosen as Employee of the Quarter for the City of Coronado 1Q 2019.
Branch Manager/Librarian III
San Diego Public Library -North Clairemont Branch
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed Branch of San Diego City Library with annual circulation of 104,000
- Served as out-of-class assignment (Librarian IV) temporarily at University Community Branch
- Supervised day-to-day operations and physical infrastructure
- Planned, directed, and coordinated work plan, assigned projects and monitored and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes including improvements to library aesthetics and spaces
- Resolved patron issues
- Conceived of, planned, conducted and supervised programs to meet the variety of interests and ages of population in the community
- Conducted community outreach events
- Maintained accurate records of branch operations and physical plant and composed monthly reports for Library System Director
- Utilized Collection HQ to effectively weed collection
- Attended conferences, webinars, training and system-wide meetings to keep abreast of library-related trends
Librarian
Coronado Public Library
11.2010 - 11.2013
- Provided reference assistance to patrons of all ages on locating information and materials
- Offered reader's advisory service and instruction on use of automated catalog, databases and other library resources
- Selected e-books for Coronado Public Library's online collection
- Identified and recommended additions to the print and audio-visual collections
- Maintained awareness of trends in book and electronic publishing through reading library-related journals and publications
- Assisted with management of Adult Summer Reading Program
- Responsible for designing flyers, posters, and publicity for adult programs
- Assisted program librarian with program presentations
- Compiled and published bibliographies on variety of topics
Post Librarian
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Directed all aspects of library operations, including reference services, acquisitions, organization, and inter-library loans
- Planned, organized and publicized programs and orientations for special populations
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures
- Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with outside organizations to expand the spectrum of resources and services
- Initiated outreach program to serve those who were physically unable to visit library
- Trained and supervised staff and volunteers
- Presented power-point briefings for military leaders and incoming wounded warriors
- Published monthly newsletter
- Received outstanding service award May 2010.
Children's Librarian and Department Co-Manager
Pittsford Community Library
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Co-managed Children's Department of newly constructed Community Library
- Developed and administered department goals, objectives and procedures
- Developed policies and procedures for brand new library space
- Planned, organized and directed work of paraprofessional staff
- Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated paraprofessional staff
- Responsible for acquisition of books, serials, and audio-visual materials
- Administered budget and conducted inventories of library materials
- Provided reference and reader's advisory service
- Classified books, serials and audiovisual materials for the library youth collections
- Provided group orientations and tours
- Created, promoted and implemented library programs
- Conceived of and constructed displays and exhibits
- Prepared routine correspondence and resolved patron issues
- Managed summer reading programs
- Cultivated and maintained partnerships with local schools and organizations
- Created homework reference center
- Designed and distributed publicity materials and bulletin board displays
- Recognized for outstanding programming in December 2007.
Librarian
Brighton Memorial Library
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Provided reference and reader's advisory service to patrons of all ages
- Assisted with acquisitions, inventory and weeding of materials
- Instructed patrons on use of electronic catalog
- Compiled and published bibliographies
- Created and maintained exhibits and displays.
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT06.1996
Master of Library and Information Science -
University of Maryland College Park
05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Superior customer service skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative programmer
- Problem Solver
- Teambuilder
Timeline
Senior Librarian
Coronado Public Library
12.2019 - 09.2020
Program Librarian
Coronado Public Library
11.2015 - 11.2019
Branch Manager/Librarian III
San Diego Public Library -North Clairemont Branch
11.2013 - 11.2015
Librarian
Coronado Public Library
11.2010 - 11.2013
Post Librarian
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
Children's Librarian and Department Co-Manager
Pittsford Community Library
08.2005 - 07.2008
Librarian
Brighton Memorial Library
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Wesleyan University
Master of Library and Information Science -
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Arts - English
ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY
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