• Experienced in creating innovative programs to involve children in thair local library and instill the love of books in children, teachers and parents.
• Skilled in public speaking and communicating information about library programs.
• through knowledge of children's books, reference materials, audio-visual collectins and reading/activity computer software.
• Adept in budget management, purchasing and supervising volunteers.
• Strong computer skills.

Conduct all children's story-telling and specual programs. Work with local teachers to help meet instructional needs. Visit local pre-schools, 4-H and Scout meetings nad other children's organizations to introduce programs and encourage participatio. Order and maintain library collection and track computerized budget.

• Initiated library's bar code system for automated check-out, returns and inventory, resulting in more accurate records, improved inventory and faster check-out/check-in.
• Established Jr. Volunteer program for middle school students to reduce heavy demands on paid staff and introduce students to library opertions; voluteers have enhanced operations by reshelving books in a more timely manner, assisting younger patrons with computer skills and helping plan special children's programs.
• Advise student volunteers on Children's Department newsletter, which is distributed to all patrons; newsletter has improved student's computer and communications skills and won recognition from the Georgia Library Association.
• Plan special holiday programs to increase inolvement and encourage younger patrons to visit library on regular basis.
• received library board grant and established children's computer center to enhance computer skills and provide learning opportunity through educational software.