Erin Douglass, MLIS

Children's Librarian, May 2018 – present

Upper Saddle River Public Library (Upper Saddle River, NJ)

• Plans and produces programs for children from birth through 5th grade including storytimes, crafts, book clubs, reading initiatives, family events, and more.

• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate library-wide programs.

• Assists patrons of all ages with customer service focused reader’s advisory, reference, and research assistance.

• Uses a variety of media formats to promote reading and learning in children of all ages.

• Cultivates lasting relationships with schools and organizations through outreach, such as class visits.

• Develops the children’s collections through ongoing evaluation, purchasing, and weeding informed by best practices, as well as knowledge of current and emerging needs and trends.

• Assists the director in setting departmental goals and objectives.

• Collaborated with co-members of the strategic planning committee to help produce and refine the 2023-2017 Strategic Plan.

• Increased circulation of juvenile books by 33% during the first half of 2022.

• Planned a dynamic 2022 Summer Reading program that has earned increases in program attendance by 89% and sign-ups by 41%, over 2021.

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Youth Services Librarian, February 2016 – May 2018

Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library (Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ)

• Managed the daily operations of the children's and young adult departments.

• ​Developed timely collections through anticipation of interests, trends, and needs.

• Planned, promoted, and produced a diversity of programming for ages 0-18 and families, including but not limited to story times, STEM, inquiry-based exploration, crafts, parties, book clubs, and scavenger hunts.

• Collaborated with local schools, organizations, and businesses to enhance the library’s utility and visibility within the community.

• Interfaced with children, young adults, and families to tailor reader's advisory and research assistance to needs and wants.

• Led and managed a volunteer base of students to produce library-wide events such as an after-hours Halloween haunted house, boost engagement, and provide skill-building opportunities.

• Revitalized the collections, increasing the circulation of children’s books, children’s media, and young adult books in 2017 by 40%, 20%, and 18% respectively, as compared to 2015.

• Increased total participation at Summer Reading events by 57% from 2016 to 2017.

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Circulation Assistant, September 2014 – May 2018

Wyckoff Free Public Library (Wyckoff, NJ)

• Managed high-volume flow of materials for return and check out, prioritizing cordial service and accuracy in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and teamwork.​

• Issued library cards, validate registration renewals, and process museum passes.

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Circulation Assistant, January 2017 – June 2017

Oakland Public Library (Oakland, NJ)

• Facilitated the experience of patrons by discharging and checking out materials, answering inquiries in person and over the phone, replenishing displays, and processing library card applications.

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Circulation Assistant, January 2014 – February 2016

Midland Park Memorial Library (Midland Park, NJ)

• Provided prompt, friendly, and knowledgable customer service.

• Fulfilled reference inquiries, retrieved requested materials, and placed holds.

• Instructed patrons in usage of established and developing technologies such as website navigation, email, applications, file transfers, printing, scanning, and ebooks.

• Aided in the training of staff members, promoting teamwork.

• Maximized the lifespan of materials by repairing damaged items.

• Member of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Upper Saddle River Library, 2022 – present

• Member of Diverse & Underserved Populations Committee, Bergen County Cooperative Library System, 2021 – present

• Author of chapters 45 and 47 in 53 Ready-to-Use Kawaii Craft Projects (2019), edited by Ellyssa Kroski and published by ALA Editions

• Volunteer Book Reviewer, School Library Journal, July 2016 – March 2018

• Volunteer Live Blogger, Public Library Association Conference, March 2018

• American Library Association

• Association for Library Service to Children

• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table

• New Jersey Library Association

• Young Adult Library Services Association