Julia Frederick

jkfrede@gmail.com
217-778-1988
http://juliafrederickeportfolio.weebly.com/

Education:
Dominican University, River Forest, IL: August 2012 May 2014
Master of Library and Information Science
o Specialized certificate in Youth Services
Recipient of a Bologna Childrens Book Fair Scholarship in Bologna, Italy: May 2014
Illinois State University (ISU), Normal, IL: August 2008 May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English

Work Experience:
Oak Brook Public Library, Oak Brook, IL: September 2012 Present
Promotion to Youth Services Library Assistant: August 2013 Present
Provide reference services and readers advisory for all library users by utilizing databases and other resources
Facilitate programming for all ages
Design displays, brochures, and bibliographies
Participate in the Collection Development Process for the entire youth collection
Perform community outreach to local schools to promote library programs
Contribute to posting on social media sites Twitter, Facebook, and the youth services blog
Circulation Assistant: September 2012 August 2013
Assisted patrons with checking in and out materials
Answered phones, including basic reference questions, placing items on hold, etc.
Issued library cards for patrons
Milner Library, Normal, IL: October 2011 May 2012
Student Worker
Researched library online databases for publications of ISU faculty members
Input publications into database of scholarly activities of faculty members
Milner Library, Normal, IL: May 2011 August 2011
Student Intern
Collaborated with the marketing team to discuss, create, and implement strategic goals
Worked with InDesign and Photoshop to create marketing materials for the library
Composed bibliographies for the fall speaker series for the library
Assisted with special event for author, Karen Heilbrun

Relevant Coursework:
Services for Children and Young Adults
Issues of Access, Advocacy and Policy for Young
Adults
Library Materials for Children
Storytelling
Library Materials for Young Adults
Art in Picture Books
Media Services and Production
Folk and Fairy Tales: History, Evolution, and
Evaluation

Memberships
American Library Association
Member: February 2013 Present
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
Served on Officer Board as Undergraduate Librarian: Fall 2011 Spring 2012
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Served on Officer Board as Chapter Vice President: Spring 2010, and Chapter President: Fall 2010