Julie Smith
Payson
Summary
Compassionate Youth Services Librarian known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in literacy program development, digital resource management, and community engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and organizational abilities which facilitate meaningful interactions with youth and foster love for reading and learning in community settings.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Librarian
Pine public Library
Pine
06.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging programs for youth to promote reading and literacy.
- Assisted children and teens in locating and utilizing library resources.
- Organized special events and workshops tailored for various age groups.
- Create and the calendar for every month.
- Keep website and social media up to date.
- Create and share posters and flyers for all upcoming events.
- Process and input all donations in our data base.
High School Librarian
Payson Unified School District
Payson
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Guided students in research strategies and effective information retrieval.
- Organized library materials to enhance accessibility and user experience.
- Managed inventory of books and resources to maintain collection relevance.
- Trained student volunteers in library operations and customer service skills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Adolescent Study
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 07.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
- Collection management
- Information literacy
- Program development
- Event planning
- Digital communication
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- This past year alone I have obtained seven thousand dollars in donations to help support literacy in our youth. That was over three grants, I was able to obtain.
- In previous years, as the librarian at the high school, I was able to obtain ten thousand dollars in donation money for our teenagers literacy.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Services Librarian
Pine public Library
06.2025 - Current
High School Librarian
Payson Unified School District
02.2021 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Adolescent Study
California State University, Fullerton
07.2001 - 05.2005