Stephanie Wycihowski

1605 Middlesex Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 336-8422 stwy1026@flash.net

stephaniew@lisjobs.com

OBJECTIVE To work as a full-time children’s librarian in a dynamic and innovative public library.

CERTIFICATION Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate, May 2006

EDUCATION Master of Library and Information Science Degree

Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan, December, 2000

Bachelor of Arts in English

Oakland University; Rochester, Michigan, June, 1998

POST MASTERS Storytelling Class

EDUCATION Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, May, 2002

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to children’s librarianship and public libraries.
• Story time, programming, and reference experience.
• Knowledge of early literacy.
• In-depth knowledge of children’s literature.
• Early Childhood Liaison for Think Link Partnership between library/ Lake Orion Schools

TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Word Digital Camera

TRAINING AND Microsoft Publisher Scanner for photos & documents

EXPERIENCE: Microsoft Photo Editor Video Conferencing Equipment

Microsoft Power Point Dynix Catalog System

Microsoft Excel Horizon Catalog System

Use of Internet Search Engines for Patrons

CONFERENCES Michigan Library Association Spring Institute 2002-2007

Michigan Library Consortium MEL Children’s Databases, Feb. 2007

Literature and the Child, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, May 2002

Storyteller’s Retreat, Howell, Michigan, October, 2002

Stephanie Wycihowski

EXPERIENCE

2/00 – Present Orion Township Public Library, Lake Orion, Michigan

Position: Full-time Children’s Librarian. 2/01-present

Part-time Children’s Librarian. 2/00-2/01

Responsibilities:

· Reader’s advisory with children, adults, and staff members.

· Children’s programming and story time

· Ordering and weeding of collection

· Re-cataloging of materials

· Vertical file management

· Reference desk

· Book displays, sign and poster design

· Cataloging books, Marc record changes.

· Creating bibliographies and project sheets for children and parents.

· Game computer and Internet monitoring.

· Early Childhood Liaison for Schools Think Link Partnership

09/00 – 12/00 Roosevelt Elementary School; West Bloomfield, Michigan

Master’s level field placement – 120 hours.

Responsibilities: Reference desk, check-in and check-out of materials, selection of books for collection, reader’s advisory with children and staff, library’s book fair, book displays and signage changes, book processing and Marc records. Gained technology experience including using digital camera, Microsoft photo editor, PowerPoint, and video taping and video editing while assisting 5^th grade students with school board presentation. This included preparing presentation programs, a PowerPoint slide show, and digital pictures integrated into the PowerPoint presentation.

10/92 – 1/00 Crate and Barrel Store, Somerset Collection Mall, Troy, Michigan

Worked part-time and summers while attending high school and college, first as stock person and then sales person, and finally full-time office assistant.

Full-time Office Assistant.

Responsibilities: Tabulate and balance daily receipts, set-up banks for registers, faxing, filing, computer data entry, answer phone and respond to customer needs.

AWARDS Dean’s List, Oakland University 3 semesters

High School Honor Roll Student

Stephanie Wycihowski

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS:

American Library Association for Library Service to Children

Michigan Library Association

Orion Township Public Library, SNAC Committee, Treasurer

Orion Township Public Library, 75^th & 80^th Anniversary Committee

Public Relations Chairman, Friends of the Orion Township Public Library

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

Stephanie Wycihowski

1605 Middlesex Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 336-8422 stwy1026@flash.net

REFERENCES:

Mrs. Claire Poynter, Department Head, Children’s Services

Orion Township Public Library

825 Joslyn Road

Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

(248) 693-3002

Ms. Penny Peterson, Department Head, Outreach

Orion Township Public Library

825 Joslyn Road

Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

(248) 693-3000

Ms. Marge Keenan, Associate Children’s Librarian

Orion Township Public Library

825 Joslyn Road

Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

(248) 693-3000

Mrs. Susan Clark-Joul, Library Patron

1300 Oakmont

Oxford, Michigan 48371

(248) 969-9203

Mrs. Helen Clarke, Library Patron

2676 Aubrey Drive

Lake Orion, Michigan 48360

(248) 391-2221

Mrs. Elizabeth Tierney, Library Patron

2984 Judah Road

Lake Orion, Michigan 48359

(248) 393-3731