Providence Public Library (PPL) is a 146-year-old nonprofit corporation providing free public library services through its rich and historic physical and digital collections, extensive information resources, thought-provoking exhibitions, impactful educational programs, and expert staff. PPL is continually transforming and focused on providing equally transformative experiences for all Rhode Islanders. The Library is actively expanding our reach through critical statewide collaborations and serving as an open and supportive teaching and learning place where communities can connect, experience, create and achieve, whether in our physical or virtual realms. To achieve our mission, the Library is strategically focused on serving Rhode Island families and early care providers, teens, downcity residents, learners seeking workforce development, and those pursuing creative and scholarly endeavors. MISSION Providence Public Library inspires Rhode Islanders to be lifelong learners by engaging their curiosity and offering access to extraordinary experiences, resources, and ideas. VISION PPL will…. CATALYZE the aspirations and dreams of our community RESPOND to our community by engaging them in our decision making and creating innovative approaches to respond to changes and opportunities  BE AN ACCESSIBLE, WELCOMING HUB of activity, offering innovative educational offerings and cultural experiences CONNECT our community to information, knowledge, and resources...and each other  PARTNER with organizations and systems across the state and be known for our collaborative culture BE A JOYOUS SPACE for our community and our staff, who are supported with opportunities for continuous learning DIVERSIFY and celebrate our engaged and committed staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees  Be a FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE institution able to deliver on our mission for decades to come

Managed a materials budget of $33,000 and a programming budget of $3,000. Supervised the day to day activities of the Children’s Department. Established employee and departmental goals. Supervised and reviewed full time and part-time professional and para-professional staff. Created employee schedules. Wrote monthly and annual departmental reports and the Children’s section of the library newsletter. Responsible for Children’s collection development and management. Planed and organized Children’s programming. Supported staff in achieving their individual goals, programming activities and professional development. Provided staff with clear guidance, motivation, tools and resources. Worked on a team of Department Heads lead by the Library Director to establish goals and objectives in the 3 year plan. Wrote library policy and procedures. Worked collaboratively on an Environment Committee and a Policy Committee in the library. Grant writing and donation solicitation. Worked with Newport Partnership for Families and numerous human services organizations that serve families and children. Worked in collaboration with human service agencies on the creation of a new monthly program for parents and children called Baby Steps designed to provide early literacy services to all Newport infants age 3 and under.Created several successful new programs such as Books and Babies, Books and Crafts, a monthly movie program, organized playtime, video game events and more.Ran a very successful outreach program.Consistently increased the number of outreach programs and patrons served each year, exceeding established goals. Consistently increased the number of participants each year in the Summer Reading Program.Consistently achieved large increases in both the number of pre-school programs and the number of children and adults served by these programs each year since 2001, exceeding established goals.

Did many many jobs here. Starting with office controller along with being an administrator and accountant in charge of finances/ books, all California re up licenses for Company, in charge of all material working aspect of projects. Then started working in the field as a IT Technician and shortly became a Project manager.

• Digitized and described unprocessed photograph collections and documents.• Used TIND Digital Archive content management system to upload digitized photograph collections.

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*Supervisor and the contact person for the Nonprofit Resource Center. Teach Foundation Center grant database classes.* Plan and develop programs that meet the diverse needs of the community and provide an interactive library experience.* Update and maintain the library’s website and social media.* Develop and periodically update a marketing and publicity plan for the library.* Build collaborations and partnerships with diverse stakeholders and explore new ways to work together.* Maintain statistics, produce reports and provide other administrative assistance to the library director. Access reference department attendance, service and programs.* Responsible for proper screening and engagement of volunteers.* Library space management.* Plan and conduct classes on computer use and emerging technologies for the public and staff.* Proctor Exams.* Weed and update library collection.* Staff the adult service desk and assist patrons with use of library computers and devices.