Resume

JENNY E. BERGGREN

106 Norman Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 1122

(917) 723-2233

jennyberggren@gmail.com

EDUCATION    

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies 2012-2013

• Certificate of Advanced Study in School Media

• Recipient of Preparing Librarians for High-Needs Schools Scholarship

Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, New York, NY 2004
Master of Library Science
• 3.975 GPA, graduated with distinction
• Pratt Circle Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

State University of New York (SUNY) College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 2001
• Bachelor of Science in International Studies, European Cultural Studies concentration
• Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music, flute concentration
• 3.87 GPA, graduated summa cum laude
• SUNY Fredonia Honors Program

EXPERIENCE
Syracuse University Practica, Syracuse, NY 2013 - 2014
Brooklyn New School/Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies Library Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
• Conducted and assisted with elementary class library visits
• Created lib guides for classes and teachers requesting resources
• Ordered new and requested materials

Bard High School Early College Queens Library Sept 2013 - Nov 2013
• Taught library research skills to high school and college level classes
• Collaborated with librarian and teachers on successful grant writing projects

WORD Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY 2012 - present
Children’s Specialist
• Coordinate and run in-store children’s events
• Planned, organized and carried out school book fairs
• Scheduled author events for schools
• Consulted with bookstore owner on children’s book ordering
• Organized and placed orders using online POS system

• Provided outreach to teachers and librarians through regular email newsletters and educator events

New York Public Library, Yorkville Branch, New York, NY 2004 - 2012
Senior Librarian
• Supervised children’s room
• Managed branch in absence of library manager
• Provided reference services for children, young adults and adults
• Planned and led regularly scheduled storytimes, craft and media programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary school-age children
• Developed new children’s programs such as “Daddy & Me” and “Read with Cody the Dog”
• Presented regular programs for preschool, elementary and middle school classes, both in library and at area public, private and parochial schools
• Designed visual displays for children’s room

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn, NY 2003
Intern, Youth Wing
• Assisted with, planned and conducted infant, toddler and preschool programs
• Provided reference services for children and young adults
• Participated in Kidsmobile trips to homeless shelters and schools

Unitarian Universalist Society of Northern Chautauqua, Fredonia, NY 2000 - 2002
Director of Religious Education
• Administered religious education program for children and youth
• Worked with executive board to assess needs of program
• Selected curricula and taught weekly elementary school-age class
• Coordinated child care for preschool children
• Expanded program outreach through direct contact and press releases

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE APPOINTMENTS
• Syracuse University Project ENABLE library and information services for students with disabilities training, 2012
• NYPL Committee member, Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing, 2007, 2010-2012
• Bank Street College of Education Early Literacy Training Series, 2010-2011
• Children’s Museum of Manhattan Educator Workshops, 2010-2011
• Jewish Museum Librarian Workshops, 2010-2011
• Growing a Reader: It’s Never Too Early To Start, Early Literacy Training, 2008
• Volunteer Baby Storytime presenter, Rikers Island Correctional Facility, 2006-2008
• NYPL Children’s Training Seminar, 2004