Kimberley Smarling Weber
[email protected]
Home: 203 426-8083
Cell: 203 470-0913
34 Key Rock Road
Newtown, Ct 06470
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine June 1981
Masters of Library Science, Southern Connecticut, New Haven, CT May 2013
SKILLS: Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Horizon, ICONN, REQUEST, Library Insight, Constant Contact, Contribute, and FrontPage; completed a grant writing course; creative thinker; excellent written communication skills; effective prioritization and time management skills; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; good customer service
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Teen & YA Librarian December 2012
Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut
Provide a Young Adult Council opportunity for the teens of Newtown
Develop programming on a wide variety of topics
Collection Development
Coordinate creative writing programs
Organize a Writer's Salon for teens
Adult Program Director/Circulation Desk Clerk October 1998 – December 2012
Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut
Develop/organize/publicize/host author talks, lectures, concerts, and demonstrations for adults and families
Write/create publicity materials for library events -flyers, Eblasts, press releases
Moderate book discussions
Update the library’s website on a daily basis
Develop Readers’ Advisory for adult fiction
Manage meeting room registration for community groups
Work the circulation desk
Sample of Special Projects
Newtown Reads - a communitywide read with multiple programs coordinated with the schools and other community groups, including an historical reenactment (April Morning) and a dramatic production (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Shakespeare Series – intergenerational programming, including lectures, drama, crafts, and film
Wellness Series – focus on Alternative Medicine
Edible Book Contest - An intergenerational day where reading meets eating
Battle of the Books - A trivia contest between teams of teens with Nutmeg books
Professional Development
Nutmeg Selection Committee member February 2013
Newtown Prevention Council member January 2013
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Girl Scout Leader 1993-2000
Newtown Soccer Club Registrar 1998-2006
Cultural Events Chair – Head O’ Meadow Elementary School P.T.A. 1994-1996
Great Books Discussion Leader 1994-1995
Interests: love to read, hike, travel, and spend time with my family
[email protected]
Home: 203 426-8083
Cell: 203 470-0913
34 Key Rock Road
Newtown, Ct 06470
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine June 1981
Masters of Library Science, Southern Connecticut, New Haven, CT May 2013
SKILLS: Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Horizon, ICONN, REQUEST, Library Insight, Constant Contact, Contribute, and FrontPage; completed a grant writing course; creative thinker; excellent written communication skills; effective prioritization and time management skills; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; good customer service
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Teen & YA Librarian December 2012
Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut
Provide a Young Adult Council opportunity for the teens of Newtown
Develop programming on a wide variety of topics
Collection Development
Coordinate creative writing programs
Organize a Writer's Salon for teens
Adult Program Director/Circulation Desk Clerk October 1998 – December 2012
Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut
Develop/organize/publicize/host author talks, lectures, concerts, and demonstrations for adults and families
Write/create publicity materials for library events -flyers, Eblasts, press releases
Moderate book discussions
Update the library’s website on a daily basis
Develop Readers’ Advisory for adult fiction
Manage meeting room registration for community groups
Work the circulation desk
Sample of Special Projects
Newtown Reads - a communitywide read with multiple programs coordinated with the schools and other community groups, including an historical reenactment (April Morning) and a dramatic production (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Shakespeare Series – intergenerational programming, including lectures, drama, crafts, and film
Wellness Series – focus on Alternative Medicine
Edible Book Contest - An intergenerational day where reading meets eating
Battle of the Books - A trivia contest between teams of teens with Nutmeg books
Professional Development
Nutmeg Selection Committee member February 2013
Newtown Prevention Council member January 2013
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Girl Scout Leader 1993-2000
Newtown Soccer Club Registrar 1998-2006
Cultural Events Chair – Head O’ Meadow Elementary School P.T.A. 1994-1996
Great Books Discussion Leader 1994-1995
Interests: love to read, hike, travel, and spend time with my family