After 20 years working in libraries, I explored another career path through the Professional and Technical Writing graduate program at UA Little Rock.
Never stop learning. Never stop becoming who you want to be.
Adult Services Manager
Saline County Library - Benton, Arkansas
2024-present
First-Year Composition Adjunct Instructor
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2022-2024
Adult Services Librarian: Programming
Saline County Library - Benton, Arkansas
2018-2020
Ottenheimer-South Librarian
Ottenheimer-South Library - University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College - Little Rock, Arkansas
2013-2018
Outreach Librarian
Ottenheimer Library - Pulaski Technical College - North Little Rock, Arkansas
2008-2013
Circulation Assistant
UALR/Pulaski County Law Library - Little Rock, Arkansas
2005-2008
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Assistant
UALR/Pulaski County Law Library - Little Rock, Arkansas
2001-2005
Arkansas Room Curator, Assistant Reference Librarian, and Circulation Clerk
Saline County Library - Benton, Arkansas
2000-2001
Master of Arts
Professional and Technical Writing
Graduate Certificate in Online Writing Instruction
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Little Rock, Arkansas
Attended 2021-2023
Master of Science
Information Sciences, Library Science emphasis
University of North Texas - Denton, Texas
Attended 2006-2008
Bachelor of Arts
History and English
University of Central Arkansas - Conway, Arkansas
Attended 1996-2001
Arkansas Libraries Public and Reference Services Columnist
2006-2012
Leadership Pulaski Tech Program Class II
2008-2009
EXCITEinnovation Bootcamp Collaborative Innovator
2019
Professional Organizations
Arkansas Library Association
Member 2004-Present
American Library Association
Member 2004-Present
ACES: The Society for Editing
Member 2022-Present
American Society for Indexing
Member 2022-Present
National Council of Teachers of English
Member 2022-Present
2009. Who takes precedence in the days of Google?. Arkansas Libraries, 66(2), 13.
2009. Prepare for a digital reader future. Arkansas Libraries, 66(4), 23.
2010. A statement of library philosophy. Arkansas Libraries, 67(2), 7.
2011. Small changes can make a difference. Arkansas Libraries, 68(2), 15.
2012. Brushing up on those “other” reference questions. Arkansas Libraries, 69(2), 20-21.
Saline County Library Virtual Adult Programming 2020
Cooking with a Librarian: Banana Nut Bread (video only)
Cooking with a Librarian: Pineapple Upside Down Cake (video only)
Learn Classic Games: Backgammon
Learn Classic Games: Canasta
Learn Classic Games: Cribbage
Learn Classic Games: Mancala
Learn Classic Games: Othello
Learn Classic Games: Rummikub
Learn Classic Games: Rummy
Learn Classic Games: Spades
Learn Classic Games: Whist
SCL Crafts: Bath Puff
SCL Crafts: Bug Hotel
SCL Crafts: Fabric Napkins
SCL Crafts: Granny Square Crochet
SCL Crafts: Knit Hair Kerchief
SCL Crafts: Kubb Set
SCL Crafts: Magic Hot Pad
SCL Crafts: Quilted Hot Pad
SCL Crafts: Reusable Ice Packs
2020 Saline County Library Quilting Challenge
SCL Quilts 2020: Introduction
SCL Quilts 2020: 4 Square
SCL Quilts 2020: 9 Patch
SCL Quilts 2020: Log Cabin
SCL Quilts 2020: Rail Fence
SCL Quilts 2020: Chain
SCL Quilts 2020: Hourglass
SCL Quilts 2020: 4 Pointed Star
SCL Quilts 2020: Flying Geese
SCL Quilts 2020: Friendship Star
SCL Quilts 2020: Snail’s Trail
SCL Quilts 2020: Attic Window
SCL Quilts 2020: Drunkard’s Path
SCL Quilts 2020: Wrap Up