Jennifer Langan
Naples,Collier
Summary
Experienced Librarian with expertise in Youth Library programming, information literacy teaching, and book repair and preservation. Proficient in children's, juvenile & young adult literature as well as literature appreciation, offering strong bibliographic instruction and research guidance. Skilled in reference services, educational outreach, and providing academic research assistance to students and faculty.
Recognized for strong oral and written communication skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Committed to advancing literacy outreach initiatives while supporting educational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Youth Librarian II
Collier County Government
Naples, Florida
2022.05 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, setting up field trips and school visits.
- Established a welcoming environment for all library patrons.
- Implemented storytelling sessions, fostering love for books among young visitors.
- Increased awareness about library facilities through community programs and local outreach.
- Promoted digital resources to increase user convenience and access.
- Assisted in reference inquiries resulting in improved customer satisfaction levels.
- Instructed students on research techniques and the use of information technologies.
- Provided book recommendations based on personal interest, feedback and preferences.
- Performed collection management, material selection and purchasing to support annual budget.
- Sorted and shelved donated items to put in collection or book sale.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain service.
- Located print and online materials for students completing research projects.
Librarian & Archives Manager
American Orchid Society
Coral Gables, Florida
2019.04 - 2020.03
- Implemented and maintained up-to-date records of library inventory with computerized systems management skills.
- Catalogued historical documents for improved accessibility.
- Enhanced organization by systematizing archival records.
- Created detailed finding aids for efficient record location.
- Maintained security protocols to protect valuable or sensitive information within archive collections.
- Increased awareness of archival resources by delivering presentations at local schools and community events.
Academic Library Intern
Keiser University
Fort Myers, Florida
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Collaborated with instructors, aligning resources with curriculum needs.
- Provided instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.
- Located print and online materials for students completing research projects.
- Retrieved printed materials from library collection upon user requests.
- Maintained collection of audio, visual and digital material in systematic order.
Library Assistant I
Collier County Government
Naples, Florida
2016.07 - 2017.09
- Updated borrower records meticulously to avoid discrepancies.
- Processed new membership applications for customer satisfaction.
- Assisted patrons with information retrieval tasks.
- Helped users navigate the online catalogue effectively, aiding their search efforts.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Reading/Language Arts/ESE teacher
Collier County Schools
Naples , Florida
2010.08 - 2015.06
- Devised individualized learning plans to meet ESE standards.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to discuss student progress in reading comprehension.
- Developed a rapport with pupils that fostered an open line of communication, promoting trust and mutual respect.
- Advocated for students' best interests during meetings with school administrators, teachers and parent/guardians regarding curriculum changes or resources needed.
- Provided targeted support for struggling readers through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Improved student literacy by implementing differentiated reading instruction techniques.
- Fostered a love of literature in pupils by introducing them to diverse genres and authors.
- Enhanced classroom environment with creative and engaging teaching methods.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's performance, issues identified, interventions implemented, progress tracked over time.
- Created tools for instruction and behaviour support.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Education
Master of Science - Library & Information Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan 2016.08 - 2018.12
Master of Arts - Teaching
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan 2004.08 - 2006.08
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 1989.08 - 1992.08
Skills
- Library programming
- Information literacy teaching
- Book repair and preservation
- Youth Literature appreciation
- Bibliographic instruction
- Research guidance
- Reference services
- Team player
- Customer Service
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Assisting students & faculty
- Works well independently
- Literacy outreach
Certification
Florida Teaching Certificate 1068374
Michigan Teaching Certificate 174014
Certified to teach: English, Reading, ESE, ESOL K-12; Dance, Health 7-12
Timeline
Youth Librarian II
Collier County Government
2022.05 - Current
Librarian & Archives Manager
American Orchid Society
2019.04 - 2020.03
Academic Library Intern
Keiser University
2018.09 - 2018.12
Master of Science - Library & Information Science
Wayne State University
2016.08 - 2018.12
Library Assistant I
Collier County Government
2016.07 - 2017.09
Reading/Language Arts/ESE teacher
Collier County Schools
2010.08 - 2015.06
Master of Arts - Teaching
Wayne State University
2004.08 - 2006.08
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Old Dominion University
1989.08 - 1992.08