I am ASGCLA

Having moved from Montreal, Canada, and after working in college and public libraries, I was offered a position at the Forest Park Public as Adult Services Librarian in 2016. It has been a very enriching experience to collaborate in several projects. From establishing new programming for entrepreneurs, career seekers, and digital literacy to representing the library at multiple forums, I have greatly enjoyed my time at FPPL.

I'm doing some great programs that involve crafting and writing - which I love. I worked on a project for a few years building Happiness Rooms, a concept that takes the unique resources of a library and combines them with interactive elements and displays. It helps people further explore the themes of happiness, joy, positivity, gratitude, calm, mindfulness and flow in their own lives.

Response to question: What are you working on now that you’re excited about? (at your job and/or related to your ALA involvement)

My colleague, Kristine, and I received Carnegie Whitney Grants from ALA to create a database that helps users find books and other materials about diverse families (Same-Sex, Single Parent, Adoptive, Senior Parents, Multiracial, etc.). Families are so diverse now and members of diverse families, especially children and teens, need to see themselves. But, this resource is for everyone. We all have to open our eyes to the fact that the family make-up has been and is a changing entity, just like the make-up of America in general.

I work with our library’s 3D Printer. We have successfully held programs to build 3D printed prosthetic hands to donate to E-nable. This summer, I am planning on combining my love of circuitry with 3D printing in a workshop held for Teens. I am also excited to be a part of YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks for the second year, Teen Tech Week Committee and Co-Chair of National Teen Lock-In, held annually in July.

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I am currently implementing the libraries printing system Pharos to our libraries’ copy machines. I am very excited because it is a project that has been discussed for many years and now it is being implemented.

We're working to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our users through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

I am excited to be part of former ALA President Loida Febo-Garcia's Advisory Team on International Relations (with Academic Librarian Robin Kear and Past-President of ALA Barbara Ford). It's been fun and productive to organize learning opportunities on webinar with the International Relations Office, and setting up the "I am ALA International" spotlights featuring ALA international members!