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Judy Beahan

Ledyard,CT

Summary

Retired dedicated Librarian with 26+ years of experience. As an avid reader and lifelong bookworm, indie bookstores and public libraries are my happy places. Committed to social justice and zealously devoted to fighting censorship. Authors are my rockstars.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Librarian/Media Specialist

Griswold Public Schools
Griswold, CT 06351
08.2000 - 01.2026
  • Developed and implemented library programs to enhance student engagement and literacy skills
  • Facilitated community engagement by planning and executing special programs such as author visits, guest readers, Summer Reading Kickoffs, Family Reading Night and
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
  • Trained and supervised volunteers and student helpers.

Substitute Librarian

Groton Public Library
Groton, CT 06340
10.2006 - 09.2011
  • Assisted patrons in applying for library cards and locating materials in both the children's room and at the adult reference desk.
  • Planned and conducted family storytimes as needed.
  • Assisted staff and patrons with Summer Reading programs.

Librarian/Media Specialist

New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT
09.1999 - 07.2000
  • Created libraries at two schools and implemented library programs to enhance student engagement and literacy skills.
  • Collaborated with educators to curate relevant resources that support curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.

This was a new position to bring NHPS in alignment with the Office of Civil Rights requirement that all of the schools had an accessible library. The schools were and alternative school in a church basement and a special education school with students from preK to age 21.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2002

Bachelor of Arts - English

East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
05-1981

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Public service orientation
  • Social media engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills

Affiliations

Member of All Souls UU Congregation

Member of two monthly book clubs

CT Education Association Retired Member

Timeline

Substitute Librarian

Groton Public Library
10.2006 - 09.2011

Librarian/Media Specialist

Griswold Public Schools
08.2000 - 01.2026

Librarian/Media Specialist

New Haven Public Schools
09.1999 - 07.2000

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

East Stroudsburg University