Steven Dexheimer
Geneva,IL
Summary
Proactive Youth Services Librarian with extensive experience in reference services, collection development, and youth programming. Successfully engaged in community outreach and developed school-age programs, utilizing technical skills in Microsoft Word, WorkFlows, CollectionHQ, and Canva. Strong organizational, communication, and program planning abilities, bringing literary knowledge and a commitment to community engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Librarian
Carol Stream Public Library
10.2003 - Current
- Providing prompt and efficient reference and readers' advisory services to children and adults through use of reference interview techniques and friendly informal discussions.
- Engaging in community outreach events to connect with diverse array of residents who are non-library users.
- Working as part of team of librarians in development of school-age programming. Duties include brainstorming, preparing, and running said programs.
- Curating several circulating collections in department.
- Utilizing technical skills in tasks requiring such programs as Microsoft Word products, WorkFlows, CollectionHQ, and Canva.
- Responsible for set-up of rotating series of book displays in department.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Dominican University
River Forest, IL08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hannibal LaGrange College
Hannibal, MO05.2002
Skills
- Reference Services
- Collection development
- Reader's advisory
- Youth Programming Expertise
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Works well independently
- Organizational Skills
- Community Engagement
Volunteering
Geneva History Museum (04/2012 – Present) Volunteer archivist. Assisted in local history research; writing print and online articles; document transcription; genealogy; digitizing data; West Side Cemetery restoration project.
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions (2010 – Present) Community theater. Volunteered as a performer, stage crew, usher, and concessions.
Timeline
Youth Services Librarian
Carol Stream Public Library
10.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hannibal LaGrange College
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