Drop-In Tech Help
Robbins Library, Arlington
April 2017-December 2017
During the drop-in tech help sessions, patrons were encouraged to come with any technology question. I helped patrons get started with Overdrive to download e-books and digital audiobooks, solved e-mail problems, and answered a variety of other questions, demonstrating how to look for information online if I wasn’t familiar with the program in question. This series continues on a monthly basis, with librarians in the Adult Services department taking turns assisting patrons. The questions are often the same as the ones we field at the reference desk, but the setting allows for more time for each patron’s question.

Computer Basics
Robbins Library, Arlington
January, February, March 2017
Co-taught Computer Basics, Internet Searching, and Social Media classes with another Adult Services librarian. Attendees filled out a welcome survey and we tailored the class content to their needs. Participants were encouraged to bring their own laptops or check out a library laptop. Presentation slides available upon request.

Library Program Evaluation and Assessment
Teaching Technology Interest Group, Minuteman Central Site
March 9, 2015
Led a discussion reviewing the ADDIE model, learning outcomes, and class prep; discussed the purpose of evaluation and appropriate types of evaluation for programs in a public library setting; considered instructional design questions and solicited examples; covered the “minute paper” and examples of current library evaluation forms from Minuteman libraries. | Slides

Résumé Workshop
Robbins Library, Arlington
March 6 & 10, 2015
In this workshop, I explained the purpose of a résumé and showed how to create one, step by step. I covered the basic sections (heading, education, experience, skills, interests), and included tips on what to do and what not to do, in terms of both content and format. Students left with improved résumés and received a copy of the presentation slides by e-mail after the class.

Windows 8 for Beginners
Robbins Library, Arlington
October 24, 2013
This fall the library got new laptops equipped with Windows 8 for patrons to check out and use within the library. This class offers an introduction to the Windows 8 operating system for those new to it.

All About E-Readers (E-Reader Expo/E-Reader Petting Zoo)
Robbins Library, Arlington
January 2, 2013 
This was a team-taught presentation/workshop on the topic of e-readers for patrons at the Robbins Library. Using the projector, we gave attendees a virtual tour of the digital media catalog and explained the steps to download e-books and digital audiobooks through OverDrive onto various devices. After the main presentation, we offered hands-on training on library devices and troubleshooting with patrons’ devices (Kindles, nooks, and Apple products).  Blog post | Event calendar

Staff Picks Book Group/Book Chat
Robbins Library, Arlington
September 2012-2015
Facilitated a discussion for the Staff Picks Book Group I started at the library with two co-workers; we rotated leading monthly discussions. Books discussed include:  The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (Sept. 20, 2012), Cascade by Maryanne O’Hara (Feb. 20, 2013), Gold by Chris Cleave (May 30, 2013), and All the Light There Was by Nancy Kricorian (October 16, 2013).

Microsoft Word 2010
Wilmington Memorial Library
March 26, April 2, April 9, 2012
This was a three-part class that served as an introduction for beginners and as a review for those who were familiar with Word 2010 or older versions of the software. Starting with the basic File menu (new, save, save as, open, print), students learned how to create a document; how to choose the font, color, size, and alignment; how to control the margins, spacing, and columns; how to insert borders, images, and tables; and how to do a mail merge for envelopes, labels, or letters.

Résumé Workshop
Wilmington Memorial Library
March 12, 2012
In this workshop, I explained the purpose of a résumé and showed how to create one, step by step. I covered the basic sections (heading, education, experience, skills, interests), and included tips on what to do and what not to do, in terms of both content and format. Students left with improved résumés and a handout of guidelines and further resources.

Introduction to Google Docs
Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) Tech Lab
March 12, 2012
This workshop introduced students to Google Docs, the suite of online software useful for accessing your work anywhere and sharing it with others. Students learned how to create, download, upload, share, and organize docs, spreadsheets, and forms.