Patricia Kowalski
Davisburg,MI
Summary
Accomplished Elementary Library Manager at Avondale School District, adept in communicating with elementary students. Coordinated community programs such as Battle of the Books. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance student research skills and integrated library services into curricula. Successfully maintained a 100% up-to-date catalog, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and strategic space planning.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Library Manager
Avondale School District
10.2001 - 06.2025
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-1986
Skills
- Outreach programs
- Collection development
- Digital asset management
- Space planning
- Library management systems
- Team collaboration
- Volunteer training
- Records management
- Maintain records
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Elementary Library Manager
Avondale School District
10.2001 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University