Outreach & Programming Librarian having a field day at the Worcester Public Library

Jillian Parsons

Worcester, MA

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I am a techie / creative Librarian. I believe in the mission of the Public Library and I am devoted to our patrons.
Education
- Master of Organizational Leadership
  
  Nichols College
  
  2012 - 2015
- MSIS Library Science
  
  The University of Texas at Austin
  
  2001 - 2003
- Certification Web Design
  
  Austin Community College
  
  2000 - 2003
  
  Partial certification. I am still looking to take Webmaster classes here in Massachusetts.
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  
  The University of Texas at Austin
  
  1996 - 2001
- Anthropology
  
  Bryn Mawr College
  
  1987 - 1989
- Diploma Honors
  
  McCallum High School
  
  1984 - 1987
Experience
- Graduate Reference Librarian
  
  Worcester Public Library
  
  Aug 2008 - Present (17 years 10 months)
  
  Provide reference service three shifts every day
  Manage budget and provided collection development for the library's Art and Art History section (Dewey 700 - 759)
  Participate in the eRefGroup, a taskforce created to chart the future of eResources at the Worcester Public Library
  Teach class in Computer Basics
  Create content for WPL Google+
- Wellness Committee
  
  City of Worcester
  
  2011 - 2012 (1 year)
  
  Liaison between City Hall and the Worcester Public Library. Promoted health and fitness initiatives from the City and provided feedback from Library employees.
- Reference and Circulation Librarian
  
  Richard Sugden Public Library
  
  Aug 2005 - Aug 2008 (3 years)
  
  Coached eight circulation staff members in stellar customer service
  Authored / uploaded entire website for the Library from conception to fruition
  Coordinated all adult programming including a concert series, poetry readings, and a guest lecture series.
  Launched the Home Delivery Service, serving housebound elders.
- Reference Librarian
  
  Nichols College
  
  Sep 2004 - May 2005 (8 months)
  
  Addressed reference questions in person, by email, phone and Instant Messenger
  Educated students in database research.
- Adjunct Reference Librarian
  
  Austin Community College
  
  Jun 2003 - Sep 2003 (3 months)
  
  With a limited print collection, I promoted databases and other electronic resources.
- Intern
  
  DiverseArts
  
  2002 - 2003 (1 year)
  
  Learned how to write grant proposals
- Teaching Assistant
  
  The University of Texas at Austin
  
  2002 - 2003 (1 year)
  
  Provided behind the scenes assistance for a Graduate level Library Science course.
  Assisted the professor in learning and promoting new technologies he could apply in his class.
- Arts Intern
  
  Umlauf Sculpture Garden
  
  May 1995 - Aug 1998 (3 years 3 months)
  
  I worked summers assisting kids with visual or hearing impairments experience art. We climbed all over bronze sculptures and made our own sculptures out of clay.
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Webgrrls, The World Organization of Webmasters
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