Rebekah Hudzik-Gordon
Brighton
Summary
Enthusiastic librarian with over a decade of experience in youth services. Skilled in programming, collection development, collaboration, and community engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Librarian
Cromaine Library
Hartland, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Provide evening and weekend coverage for Youth and Adult Reference desks.
- Assist patrons with locating resources and information effectively.
- Assist patrons with printing, copying, checking out and faxing.
- Provide readers' advisory and reference assistance to patrons of all ages.
- Assist patrons with program registrations and room reservations.
- Create and setup Youth department scavenger hunts.
- Assist Librarians with tasks and projects as needed.
- Follow opening and closing procedures.
- Help keep Cromaine a positive and welcoming environment for visitors of all ages.
Youth Services Librarian
Cromaine Library
Hartland, MI
08.2010 - 02.2023
- Developed programs for youth and families.
- Created and presented fun and engaging Toddler and Family Storytimes.
- Collaborated with local schools to promote library resources and services.
- Curated various collections of books and learning materials for various age groups.
- Collaborated with community organizations to offer relevant programming for young patrons.
- Assisted patrons in locating materials and utilizing library resources.
- Provided readers' advisory and reference assistance to patrons.
- Provided community outreach at schools, farms, and child care centers.
- Welcomed local schools and child care center by providing tours and programs.
- Collaborated with the Youth Librarians to provide the community with vibrant Summer Reading Programs.
- Helped create a positive and welcoming environment for visitors of all ages.
- Assisted patrons of all ages with printing, computer, and checkout needs.
Teen Services Librarian Intern
Cromaine Library
Hartland, MI
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Planned, organized, and ran active and passive programs for grades 7-12.
- Created a monthly Teen Advisory Board.
- Created and maintained a diverse Teen collection for the main library and branch location.
- Visited the local middle school and high school to promote literacy and library programs.
- Planned and implemented the Teen Summer Reading program.
- Organized and ran the Teen Summer Volunteer program.
- Provided readers' advisory and reference assistance to patrons of all ages.
Education
Master's of Library And Information Science -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
Timeline
Substitute Librarian
Cromaine Library
02.2023 - Current
Youth Services Librarian
Cromaine Library
08.2010 - 02.2023
Teen Services Librarian Intern
Cromaine Library
11.2008 - 08.2010
Master's of Library And Information Science -
Wayne State University