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
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
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
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