Jocelyn Levin

Experience

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  Bloomfield Township Public Library

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2006

  -Public service in Audio Visual Room including advisory, reference and OPAC instruction-Designed bibliographies, bulletin boards and displays to promote the AV collection-Assisted with children's storytimes, book clubs, crafts and other programming-Collection analysis - youth DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs and audio books -Processed books, videocassettes, DVDs, CDs, cassettes and media kits for use by the public-Refurbished and/or created new custom cover sleeves for videocassettes and DVDs-Photocopied and scanned materials-Organized office supplies-Created custom spine labels

  • Youth Services Audio Visual Intern

    Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Technical Services Page

    Jun 2000 - Dec 2005
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  Kresge Library, Oakland University

  Jun 2002 - May 2004

  -Checked in all incoming government documents (paper, microfiche and CD-ROM formats)-Processed books, CDs and government documents for public use-Created spine labels and verified electronic links in Voyager Cataloging.-Updated and deleted obsolete bibliographic and item records in Voyager Cataloging.-Shelved serials, government documents and shipping lists -Faxed materials to borrowers-Entered loan requests into data entry programs-Filed finished loan requests-Prepared outgoing mail and distributed incoming mail

  • Technical Services Student Worker

    May 2001 - May 2004

  • Interlibrary Loans Student Worker

    Jun 2002 - Aug 2002
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  St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Young Adult and Campus Ministry Intern

  -Created publicity materials-Promoted membership in the Newman Group Catholic ministry by setting up and manning information tables on campus-Planned, implemented and facilitated annual Young Adult and Campus Ministry Fall Hiking Retreat-Compiled campus ministry resources for students

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  Michigan Library Association

  Jan 2004 - now

  Work Group Chairperson, Member, Conference Presenter

  Spring Institute Committee Member 2024, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012; Spring Institute Poster Session Presenter 2024;Spring Institute Work Group Chairperson 2023, 2016;Annual Conference Presenter 2023, 2008;Spring Institute Committee Vice Chairperson 2022, 2015; Mitten Award Committee 2019, 2008, 2007;Annual Conference Volunteer 2018, 2015, 2013, 2012; Communications and Membership Committee Member 2017; Annual Conference Presenter 2008; Member 2004-Present.

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  Perfect Solutions, Inc

  May 2004 - Oct 2005

  Administrative Assistant

  -Managed incoming telephone calls-Interviewed individuals for pre-admission-Created client files for new clients and closed client files for discharged clients-Created PowerPoint presentations for lectures-Compiled lists of discharged clients to create and mail out 3, 11, 18 and 24-month follow-up surveys-Recorded contents of all returned surveys in Excel spreadsheets and Access databases

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  Independence Township Library

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2006

  Part Time Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader's advisory services to patrons of all ages-Instructed patrons in use of the online catalog, electronic resources and the Internet-Facilitated summer reading club & other children’s programs;-Collection Development: youth DVDs, CDs & audio.

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  Highland Township Library

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2007

  Youth Services Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader's advisory services to all ages-Collection development - statistical analysis of collection using Director's Station; selected and ordered youth audiovisual & print materials; created a new youth fiction DVD collection-Designed bibliographies and displays to promote library resources and programming-Planned and facilitated children's programming and storytimes

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  Brighton District Library

  May 2007 - Mar 2008

  Youth Services and Reference Services Substitute Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader's advisory services to all ages-Provided assistance to patrons and fellow staff in use of computer technologies-Designed bibliographies and brochures to promote library resources-Helped facilitate summer reading program for children and teens

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  Sterling Heights Public Library

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

  Youth Services and Adult Services Substitute Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader's advisory services using both print and electronic resources-Provided assistance to patrons in use of computer technologies

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  Royal Oak Public Library

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2008

  Youth Services Substitute Librarian

  -Provide reference and reader's advisory services using both print and electronic resources-Provide assistance to patrons in use of computer technologies

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  Dearborn Heights City Libraries

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2012

  Head of Teen Services

  -Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages-Collection development - statistical analysis of collection using Director’s Station; selected and ordered young adult fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and video games-Created, promoted and implemented teen programming including movie nights, game days, book clubs, craft days, window painting, summer reading club, after-hours lock-ins & other special events;-Hired and managed teen and adult volunteers

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  Baldwin Public Library

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2018

  -Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages-Collection Development: statistical analysis of collection using WorkFlows and Director's Station; selected and ordered video games, cd-roms, and nonfiction titles-Provided assistance to patrons and fellow staff in use of computer technologies-Designed bibliographies and brochures to promote library resources-Created and implemented youth programming and special events-Performed school visits to advertise Summer Reading Club Show less

  • Part Time Youth Services Librarian

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Substitute Librarian

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Clinton-Macomb Public Library

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2017

  Substitute Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader's advisory assistance-Provided computer and printer assistance and troubleshooting-Taught eReader classes (Overdrive Media Console eBooks and eAudiobooks)-Assisted with storytime preparation-Adjusted shelf location cataloging in Polaris ILS

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  Brandon Township Public Library

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Adult and Teen Services Librarian

  -Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages-Collection development – teen fiction, non-fiction & graphic novels; statistical analysis of collection using Director’s Station;-Planned and facilitated teen programming – crafts, window painting, game days, etc.

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  Bloomfield Township Public Library

  Nov 2013 - now

  Substitute Librarian

  -Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to teens and adults-Provide assistance to patrons and fellow staff in use of computer technologies

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  Lyon Township Public Library

  Nov 2016 - now

  I'm in charge of all children's and teen collections, programs and services.

  • Youth Services Librarian

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Youth Services Librarian

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2017