Kelly Houck

* Developed lesson plans integrating technology skills with information literacy skills aligned on the common core and AASL standards.

• Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
• Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
• Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
• Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.

• Developed collaborative units with technology instructor that taught critical reference skills as well essential technology skills
• Created and presented staff development workshops on using technology tools within the classroom:
• Online databases: World Book Online, Infotrac Junior, CultureGrams, the library destiny catalog
• Created interactive lessons that used ipods, ipads, skype, edline and blogging tools
• Developed library website showcasing information resources to students and staff
• Administered diverse collection of materials that supported state standards and fostered reading skills
• Co-wrote successful art grant for installation in elementary school lobby and co-chaired gardening club.

• Taught computer literacy classes to grades 1-2
• Managed primary computer lab
• Developed lesson plans integrating technology skills with information literacy skills
• Created and maintained a library website showcasing online resources to students and staff
• Taught classroom teachers how to integrate technology tools with their curriculum units
• Education and Outreach Team, New York State Library, Division of Library

• Developed content for Youth Services website; compiled research on library services and student achievement; reviewed Parent & Child, Adult Literacy and LSTA grants
• Worked with Education and Outreach Services Team on Statewide Summer
• Reading Program; New York State Coordinated Outreach Consultants Meeting; and projects relating to school library systems.
• Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase aware New York State Public Library Summer Reading Program.

• Developed digitization grant for NY State Military Museum and History Room of Saratoga Springs Public Library
• Added to web site content using Dreamweaver
• Did original cataloging of unique items.

• Coordinated Teen Summer Volunteer Group
• Trained Teens in storytelling and programming
• Provided readers advisory services to teens
• Created and managed Summer Reading Club Program at an outreach location targeting disadvantaged youth
• Provided reference services including online database searches
• Wrote book reviews for publication in local newspaper.
• Provided technical and operational support for electronic resources.
• Offered library instruction and education programs for library patrons.

• Administered youth service section at Larchmont Branch Library: responsible for budget, collection development and programming
• Collaborated with community agencies on after school program, annual community festival, volunteer program and environmental workshop
• Created youth programming for infant to teens incorporating arts, storytelling, drama, puppet making, and early literacy teachings such as phonics, shape recognition, and numeral identification
• Obtained grant from Norfolk Airport Authority to sponsor traveling exhibit from Science Museum of Virginia.