Maureen Stewart
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Experienced, data-driven librarian and educator with 4+ years of experience in library service and 10+ years in higher education. Passionate about delivering high-quality library experiences and supporting students and staff with their information needs and educational aspirations. Increased library usage by 15% in one year by implementing high quality orientations both in-person and virtually. Strong organization and time management skills, strong proficiency in online searching and research. Flexible and friendly team player looking to leverage my skills in library and higher education for a Librarian I position in a university.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Tech/Librarian/English Teacher
Bellingham Public Schools
04.2019 - Current
- Increased library circulation by over 15% in one year
- Compiled bibliographies in consultation with staff
- Collection development prioritizing inclusion
- Designed multimedia in various formats for information literacy instruction and programming
- Compiled library circulation and usage data to create reports
- Taught 40+ library instruction sessions on research process, databases, search engines, and the library catalog both virtually and in-person
- Maintained copyright clearance records
- Managed WordPress site and social media accounts
- Effectively used $12,000 budget to increase Spanish language books, introduce diversity and currency to the non-fiction section, and grow the graphic novel area
- Cataloged new library resources and materials
- Assisted staff and students with troubleshooting of 1300 laptops, software packages, and other equipment
- Supervised 17 student help-desk staff/ library TAs, and library substitutes.
Adjunct Faculty, Transitional Learning
Whatcom Community College
- 06.2017
- Designed and delivered web-based instruction using Canvas LMS
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities
- Conducted staff professional development
- Developed and facilitated orientations
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction for specific user groups
- Infused library instruction and orientations into content courses.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Compiling Bibliographies
- Conducting Online Research
- Library Orientations
- Bibliographic Instruction
- Word Processing
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Compiling Statistics
- Performing Online Database Searches
- Delivering Orientations and Workshops
- Creating Spreadsheets
- Prioritize and Manage Multiple Projects
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving skills
Degrees
Masters of Secondary Education - 2023
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Library and Information Science - 2022
San Jose State University, San Jose CA
Masters of Continuing and College Education
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Timeline
Library Media Tech/Librarian/English Teacher
Bellingham Public Schools
04.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty, Transitional Learning
Whatcom Community College
- 06.2017