KIMBERLY HAZEN
Norwich,NY
Summary
Professional with strong background in library services, specializing in youth engagement and literacy programs. Adept at developing resourceful collections, organizing educational activities, and fostering welcoming environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently strives for impactful outcomes. Skilled in digital cataloging, community outreach, and program management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
01.2006 - Current
- Supervise staff in the absence of the library director
- Train and supervise staff in the children's department
- Compile all Youth Services Department statistics and draft annual reports each year
- Attend board meetings every month and present a monthly Youth Services Report
- Write grants to save the library money
- Add materials to the library's collection every month
- Weed and maintain the children's and young adult section
- Plan and deliver programs for children and teens from birth through age eighteen
- Developed the Tween/Teen Summer Reading program for teens ages 10 to 18 to inspire teens to read
- Keep current on developments in the field by attending NYLA conferences each year
- Instruct students on research techniques and the use of information technologies
CHILDREN’S MANAGER
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Trained and supervised children's department clerks
- Led the children’s department circulation desk and enforced circulation policies and procedures
- Kept current on developments in the field by attending NYLA conferences each year
- Answered patrons' questions at the circulation desk
- Planned and delivered programs for children
- Added materials to the library collection each month either through donations or through funding
- Weeded and maintained the children's section
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Trained and supervised the Youth Services Assistant
- Planned and delivered programs for children and teens from birth through age eighteen
- Added materials to the library's collection every month
- Weeded and maintained the children's and young adult section
- Kept current on developments in the field by attending NYLA conferences each year
Education
Master of Science - INFORMATION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
SUNY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AT UTICA ROME
Utica, NYMaster of Information and Library Science - Post-Master’s Education in Library Science
SUNY AT BUFFALO
Amherst, NYBachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
SUNY AT BUFFALO
Amherst, NYA.A.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE OF BUFFALO
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Collection development
- Youth programming expertise
- Child development
- Adaptive technology
- Digital literacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Reference services
- Approachable
- Friendly
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Community engagement
Communication Skills
- Presented ideas at NYLA conferences.
- Wrote articles for NYLA-YSS Newsletters.
- Wrote and received many grants to secure funding for libraries.
Leadership Experience
NYLA-YSS Executive Board
Timeline
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
01.2006 - Current
CHILDREN’S MANAGER
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2002 - 01.2004
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2000 - 01.2002
Master of Information and Library Science - Post-Master’s Education in Library Science
SUNY AT BUFFALO
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
SUNY AT BUFFALO
A.A.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE OF BUFFALO
Master of Science - INFORMATION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
SUNY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AT UTICA ROME
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