Lauren Olson

Education
2014 - 2017
2007 - 2011

University of Maryland, College Park, M.D. USA

Master of Library Science, Concentration in School Library
American University, Washington D.C, USA
B.A. American Studies, B.A. Secondary Education

Teaching and Work Experience

St. John's College High School| Washington D.C.
August 14 Present
Assistant Librarian
Monitors student library use after school.
Assists students with reference questions, technology issues, database use, and homework.
Maintains and catalogs library materials and technical equipment.
Moderates student-led book club and co-moderates Model United Nations Team.
Washington International School Primary School Campus | Washington D.C.
October 13 Present
Library Media Assistant
Manages circulation for multilingual students, teachers, and staff.
Tracks and processes new materials according to WIS Library guidelines.
Orders and delivers monthly Scholastic reading program materials.
Independently plans and implements reading promotion activities including themed and curriculum-based reference
displays.
Assists Head Librarian with research skills and information literacy instruction and student behavior management.
Oversees parent library volunteers in duties such as shelving, book covering, and other special projects.
American University | Washington D.C.
Curriculum Materials Center Research Librarian and Teaching Assistant

Jan 10 - May 11

Researched critical literacy and curriculum development materials for submission and circulation into the American
University Curriculum Materials Center.
Provided research assistance to teachers and students interested in critical literacy.
Made purchase recommendations for culturally sensitive and varied literature for Curriculum Materials Center.
Moderated, organized, and developed lectures for upper-level courses "Multicultural Children's Literature and
Using Technology in Education.

Professional Societies and Affiliations

American Association of School Librarians
American Library Association
District of Columbia Association of School Librarians
District of Columbia Library Association
International Association for School Librarianship
Maryland Association of School Librarians
Maryland Library Association
Young Adult Library Services Association

Technology Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (XP, Vista, 7); iWorks, Google Apps
Web Design: SchoolSuite, Moodle, Wix Google Sites, basic HTML
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Diigo, YouTube, EdModo
Presentations: Showbie, Podcaster, Prezi, Voicethread, Camtasia
Design: SnagIt, basic photo editing software
Citation and Research Organizers: Noodle Tools, EasyBib, Zotero,
Noteability, Evernote
Library: Follett Destiny, Alexandria Library Management, TitleWave