Kristina Darnell

Experience

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  Hennepin County Library

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2014

  Librarian

  Provided customer service including reference, readers’ advisory, and aid with equipmentAssisted patrons with use of public computers, scanners, eReaders, and with the navigation of a variety of websites including jobs and employment, school, and social media sitesMaintained the Augsburg Park Library Webpage, including adding pictures to Flickr and maintaining a “staff reads” pageMaintained reference materials and adult fiction collection Person-in-charge regularly, including setting alarms and responding to emergencies Show less

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  The Seattle Public Library

  May 2014 - Jul 2018

  I create Programming opportunities through collaboration with local organizations as well as colleagues in system-wide initiatives. I build and maintain relationships with schools, social organizations, non-profits, and other community contacts. I also build and maintain relationships with patrons of all ages.I provide customer service both inside the library buildings and in the community, including reference, readers’ advisory, aid with equipment, public computers, eReaders, and with the navigation of a variety of websites including jobs and employment, school, and social media sites.I maintain the children’s collection at the Southwest Library including ordering relevant items of interest to the community and removing items with outdated information.I present weekly Baby, Toddler and Preschool Storytimes at the Southwest Library for over 50 regularly attending families. I plan curricula, including ordering books, music, fingerplays, bouncy songs, puppets, flannel boards, and researching early literacy components. Show less

  • Supervising Librarian

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Children's Librarian

    May 2014 - Sept 2016
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  King County Library System

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  Librarian Services Manager

  I oversaw provision of library services in the communities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Boulevard Park, and later of Federal Way and Des Moines. I participated in the Regional Management Team at the Tukwila, Valley View, Boulevard Park, White Center, Greenbridge, Burien, and later the Vashon, Federal Way, Federal Way 320th, Woodmont, and Des Moines libraries. I managed a total of 17 librarian direct reports and served as staff liaison with the Friends of the Library groups for Tukwila, Valley View, Boulevard Park, Vashon, Federal Way, Des Moines, and Woodmont Libraries. Show less

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  The Seattle Public Library

  Oct 2021 - now

  Community Engagement and Economic Development Services Manager