Background and Research Interests:
I have worked in the Vogel Library for 8 years as Instructional/Reference Librarian. I also serve as Teacher Librarian half days at St. Paul’s Elementary School in Waverly. Previously I served as a K-12 media specialist and, before that, a fifth grade teacher. I am fortunate to be able to match the two parts of my work so that both parts benefit. I understand where many of the college students have come from educationally and can see what skills the elementary students will need down the road. I especially enjoy helping education students find the books and other resources they need as they prepare units. While attending graduate school at UNI, I was a graduate assistant for Library Science department.

Academic Background:
M.A.E., Library Science, University of Northern Iowa

B.S., Elementary Education, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

Professional Involvement
Member, Iowa Children’s Choice Award Committee
Member, Benchmarks and Standards Committee for local School Libraries, Waverly-Shell Rock, American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, Iowa Library Association, Iowa Association of School Libraries, National Education Association

Publications and Presentations
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