Meredith Levine knew she wanted to work in libraries after her first week volunteering at the Jefferson Market branch at the New York Public Library. She never thought librarianship would be the path she would go down, however it was the first job she ever had where she never looked at the clock and it was a new challenge every day.

Meredith received her Masters in Library Science with a Specialization in School Media from Syracuse University in 2013. During her time at Syracuse University she was the Public Relations Assistant at the Fayetteville Free Library. Here, Meredith helped promote programs through social media, designed flyers and web content with Adobe Creative Suite, interacted with the community and led programs. Before graduating Meredith got promoted to her current position, the Director of Family Engagement.

As the Director of Family Engagement Meredith wears a number of hats. She is in charge of planning and assessing the children’s nonfiction and fiction collection along with the audiobook and DVD collection. Meredith successfully transitioned the children’s nonfiction into a dewey hybrid to make browsing nonfiction easier. Meredith is in charge of school aged children’s programs varying from book clubs to STEAM programming like Creation Club Jr. and Lego Brainstorm. Meredith also oversees and trains volunteers in grades 1-5. Currently Meredith is overseeing the implementation of a week long summer camp program for girls in grades 3-5, Geek Girl Camp. Along with the daily Family Engagement work Meredith also assists in the FFL Fab Lab, reference desk and personal one on one training with patrons of all ages.

Meredith is interested in STEAM programming, community engagement and creating life long library users. Skills:  Windows and Mac operating systems, Web 2.0, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Quickbooks, Polaris Systems, Digital Video Production and Editing, GoPro, WordPress, Webinar and Conferencing Software, 3D printing, 3D design, Podcasting Project Planning, Marketing, Management, Assessment, Social Media, Storytelling, Leadership, STEM Programming, Classroom Management, Grant Writing, Collaboration, Team Player Skills, Web and Database searching Event Planning, Promotions, and Public Speaking

Work Experience: 

Fayetteville Free Library. Fayetteville, NY – Director of Family Engagement (2012-Present)

Fayetteville Free Library. Fayetteville, NY- Public Relations Assistant (2011-2012)

New York Public Library. New York, NY- Volunteer (2008-2009)

Professional Associations: 

American Library Association Member (2011-present)

ALSC (Association for Library Services to Children), Member of the School Aged- Programs & Services Committee (2013-2015)

New York Library Association Member (2011-present)

Internships:

Pine Grove Middle School, School Library Intern    Collaboratively worked with middle school students in developing and creating a zine to showcase student accomplishment, library advocacy and interests. Working with the librarian and teachers on incorporating Web 2.0 tools into instruction and learning. Collaboratively planned library events, community outreach and school library advocacy.

Lemoyne Elementary School Library Intern Collaboratively planning and implementing lessons and projects incorporating multiple literacies with the use of technology like Web 2.0 tools and iPads and also teaching the importance of being a digital citizen.

Manhattan Place Entertainment Intern: Assisted the Vice President of the company. Booked photo and filming shoots. Answered phones, used Quickbooks and other office management tasks such as inventory. Assisted in video/photo shoots as a PA.

Programs:

Storytime Fayetteville Free Library 2012-present

Creation Club Jr. Fayetteville Free Library 2012-present

Lego Brainstorm. Fayetteville Free Library 2012-present

Fayetteville Fantastics. Fayetteville Free Library 2014-present

Geek Girl Camp. Fayetteville Free Library 2014-present

Summer Reading Program. Fayetteville Free Library 2013-present

Conferences and Presentations: 

NYLA-SSL Annual Conference. Syracuse, NY, (April, 2014)

NYLA 2013 Annual Conference. Niagara Falls, NY (September 2013)

BOCES Tech Camp. Rochester, NY (July 2013)

Common Core Learning Day. Fayetteville Free Library (May 2013)