Valerie N. Clark has 5 years of experience working in public libraries, including 4 years providing reference services to children, teens, and adults. She is skilled at creating and implementing programming to serve community needs. Her objective is to continue advancing her career in library science while developing additional skills to better assist library patrons. She has a Bachelor's degree in General Studies and an Associate's degree, as well as experience in various library roles such as reference assistant, youth services assistant, and library page.
Diversity Equality Inclusive Initiatives in UCC and USCElaine Harrington
The goal of the International Librarians Networking Program (ILNP) is to assist librarians from around the world to network and expand their skills in librarianship through a cooperative and collaborative program. The program is designed to be self guided, allowing participants to form a collaborative relationship with one another for four months and the opportunity to continue networking after the program ends. The International Librarians Networking Program is part of the American Library Association International Relations Round Table.
The 2021 cohort comprised 62 people from 27 countries selected for pair networking. There had been 270 original applicants from 39 different countries. I was paired with Dr Win Shih, Director of Integrated Library Systems at the University of Southern California. The ILNP final project was to create an academic poster arising from the conversations during the four month period. We completed one on Diversity Equality Inclusion initiatives in UCC & USC.
Diversity Equality Inclusive Initiatives in UCC and USCElaine Harrington
The goal of the International Librarians Networking Program (ILNP) is to assist librarians from around the world to network and expand their skills in librarianship through a cooperative and collaborative program. The program is designed to be self guided, allowing participants to form a collaborative relationship with one another for four months and the opportunity to continue networking after the program ends. The International Librarians Networking Program is part of the American Library Association International Relations Round Table.
The 2021 cohort comprised 62 people from 27 countries selected for pair networking. There had been 270 original applicants from 39 different countries. I was paired with Dr Win Shih, Director of Integrated Library Systems at the University of Southern California. The ILNP final project was to create an academic poster arising from the conversations during the four month period. We completed one on Diversity Equality Inclusion initiatives in UCC & USC.
PPT for the AASL 2009 Conference Session, "Growing Learners Together: Successful School & Public Library Partnerships."
One library is never enough. It takes two (and sometimes more) for a successful workable productive alliance. Learn the secrets behind nationally successful school and public library partnerships--from early childhood and teen parenting programs, Every Family
Reads one-author program, community reading projects, and Books 2 U book talking services. Ideas that can be implemented in
individual libraries or through a system –wide approach will be described.
Links to successful partnership programs, which will be shared, are housed on the newly reorganized ALSC Website at
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/partnerships/coopacts/schoolplcoopprogs.cfm. Be inspired by this showcase of programs adaptable for your library.
NCompass Live debuted in January 2009. During the past year, we have covered a variety of library related topics with presentations, interviews, book reviews and web tours. Join the NLC's Christa Burns as we look back on 2009's NCompass Live sessions and hear updates to some of the sessions.
NCompass Live - February 10, 2010
Library-Newsroom Collaborations: Some Types and Exampleslaurieputnam
Prepared for the Engaged Journalism Exchange, June 1, 2020. An overview of various types of newsroom-library collaborations, with an example or two of each type. The goal is to provide a framework for understanding the kinds of partnerships being tried, and for thinking about whether a library-newsroom collaboration might work in your community.
Librarians are increasingly focused on incorporating outreach, engagement, collaboration, and innovation into everyday tasks such as programming, collection development, instruction, and reference support. Many libraries are turning their attention to what is happening outside of their spaces to improve services and resources inside their spaces. Some institutions are moving away from traditional models of reference, instruction, and collection development and toward creating active mobile spaces where communities can come together to collectively produce, curate, and consume information.
The Rutgers University Art Library looks outside its walls to connect with the local campus and New Brunswick communities with the goal of providing innovative programming that engages a wide range of patrons while highlighting the library’s collections and local scholarly research.
This paper will look at outreach and engagement and examine how these activities affect collection development and highlight library collections. Six case studies from the Rutgers University Libraries will be used as examples: The Rutgers Art Library Exhibition Spaces (RALES), the Rutgers University Libraries Coloring initiatives, button-making, LEGO play, an Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, and Banned Books Week.
PPT for the AASL 2009 Conference Session, "Growing Learners Together: Successful School & Public Library Partnerships."
One library is never enough. It takes two (and sometimes more) for a successful workable productive alliance. Learn the secrets behind nationally successful school and public library partnerships--from early childhood and teen parenting programs, Every Family
Reads one-author program, community reading projects, and Books 2 U book talking services. Ideas that can be implemented in
individual libraries or through a system –wide approach will be described.
Links to successful partnership programs, which will be shared, are housed on the newly reorganized ALSC Website at
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/partnerships/coopacts/schoolplcoopprogs.cfm. Be inspired by this showcase of programs adaptable for your library.
NCompass Live debuted in January 2009. During the past year, we have covered a variety of library related topics with presentations, interviews, book reviews and web tours. Join the NLC's Christa Burns as we look back on 2009's NCompass Live sessions and hear updates to some of the sessions.
NCompass Live - February 10, 2010
Library-Newsroom Collaborations: Some Types and Exampleslaurieputnam
Prepared for the Engaged Journalism Exchange, June 1, 2020. An overview of various types of newsroom-library collaborations, with an example or two of each type. The goal is to provide a framework for understanding the kinds of partnerships being tried, and for thinking about whether a library-newsroom collaboration might work in your community.
Librarians are increasingly focused on incorporating outreach, engagement, collaboration, and innovation into everyday tasks such as programming, collection development, instruction, and reference support. Many libraries are turning their attention to what is happening outside of their spaces to improve services and resources inside their spaces. Some institutions are moving away from traditional models of reference, instruction, and collection development and toward creating active mobile spaces where communities can come together to collectively produce, curate, and consume information.
The Rutgers University Art Library looks outside its walls to connect with the local campus and New Brunswick communities with the goal of providing innovative programming that engages a wide range of patrons while highlighting the library’s collections and local scholarly research.
This paper will look at outreach and engagement and examine how these activities affect collection development and highlight library collections. Six case studies from the Rutgers University Libraries will be used as examples: The Rutgers Art Library Exhibition Spaces (RALES), the Rutgers University Libraries Coloring initiatives, button-making, LEGO play, an Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, and Banned Books Week.
1. Valerie N. Clark
valerienoelleclark@gmail.com
(214) 557-2178
A motivated individual with a passionate enthusiasm for public libraries and community
service. 5 years of library experience including 4 years of reference work with children,
teens and adults. Adept at creating and implementing programming to enhance and
serve the lives of the community.
Objective
To continue building a career in library science while cultivating additional skills and knowledge
that will allow me to assist library customers effectively.
Skills
Create effective programming. Efficient and considerate customer service skills. Microsoft Word,
Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well
as excellent oral and written communication skills. Texas Notary Public.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies Texas Woman's University 2009
Associate of Arts Dallas County Community College 2003
Work Experience
DEC 2011-PRESENT
Young Adult and Adult Reference Assistant
Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Tomball, Texas
Work with the library director and reference team to plan and carry out programs for the
community. Served on the leadership team to help director and supervisors plan for upcoming
events. Work directly with the Young Adult Librarian, operating within a budget, to design and
implement programs for young adults during the school year and during the summer reading
program. Coordinate two local chapters of the National Charity League who do volunteer work at
the library. Compile statistics reports for annual customer count weeks. Teach outreach classes
for the Academy of Life-Long Learning for seniors at the Lone Star Tomball campus. Assist
customers at the reference desk, over the phone and at public computers. Help customers with
reader’s advisory at the reference desk and as part of the HCPL Bookhunter program.
JAN 2011-DEC 2011
Youth Services Reference Assistant
Rita and Truett Smith Public Library
Wylie, Texas
Interact with the public daily at the reference desk in person, over the phone and during
programs. Assist patrons with use of public computers. Research and create readers advisory
lists by subject and genre for more efficient assistance at the reference desk. Assist children’s
librarians during storytime by playing guitar and singing songs for the children, puppetry, creating
flannel stories all with the intent to support early literacy skills. Help to shelve and maintain library
materials and recommend additions to the collection. Work with youth services team and all
library staff to effectively serve the public.
APR 2007-MAY 2008
Library Page
Dallas Public Library
Dallas, Texas
2. Processed and distributed returned materials using computer inventory system. Maintained shelf
order and neatness in library. Recommended for Grow Your Own Librarian Program to the Dallas
Public Library general management by branch manager due to interest in pursuing a career in
library science.
Volunteer Experience
DEC 2005-JUN 2009
Youth Sponsor
White Rock United Methodist Church
Dallas, Texas
Mentored youth at two weekly programs. Sunday evening program comprised of group building
exercises and worship and a Wednesday evening peer counseling group where I trained youth in
active listening skills. Participated in two counseling training sessions with the youth director to
qualify to co-lead peer counseling. Also co-coordinated several camp and weekend retreats.