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Kaitlyn Benavides

District Library and Information Specialist
Rutherford County Schools
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Library Administration
Youth Services
Collection development
Education
Digital Literacy
School librarianship, including collection curation, information literacy instruction, and programming
Marketing and Public Relations
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
School
About Me

Hey there! I oversee K-12 Libraries for Rutherford County Schools. I have worked in education for 16 years and have degrees and endorsements in Administration and Supervision, Library Sciences, Reading Specialty, and English.

Kelsey Eugenio

Librarian 2, Youth Services
Ocean County Library
NJ - County
OCEAN
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Children’s Program & Services
Children's Programming
Youth Services
Children's Diversity Programs
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a Youth Services Librarian at the Ocean County Library.

Isabelle Graves

YS Librarian 2
OCL- Manchester Branch
NJ - County
ATLANTIC
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Children’s Program & Services
Outreach
School Outreach
databases
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
Special
About Me

Currently a YS librarian, but spent some time in info services and at a state historical society as well. I received my MLIS in Missouri so am new to NJ.

Kimberlee Byrge

Library Director
Norris Community Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Manga/Graphic Novels
Collection development
Technology
Library Administration
Digital Literacy
Project Management
Outreach
Social Media Management
Social Media Content Creation
Website Management
Games and Game Systems
Canva
Building Management
Adult Program & Services
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
Special
About Me

Hello! My name is Kimberlee Byrge. I currently serve as the Library Director of the Betty Anne Jolly Norris Community Library in Norris, TN. I have been in libraries since 2015 and at this location since 2021.

Katherine Horn

Library Director
Elma Ross Public Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Library Administration
Children’s Program & Services
Adult Program & Services
YA Program & Services
Outreach
Information Service | Reference
Marketing and Public Relations
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I'm Katherine, I've been with the library since 2001. First as the Assistant Director, then as the Director. I am interested in making the library the best in what we have to offer, whether it be materials or programs.

Erin Lankford

Assistant Director
TSLA LABM
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Accessibility
Teen Programming
Collection development
Children’s Program & Services
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
Special
About Me

Hello! My name is Erin! I work at the Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media. I love working with our patrons to ensure everyone has everything they need. 

Lauren Gilpin

Teen Services Manager
Nashville Public Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Teen Programming
Project Management
Management (Personnel)
Teen Volunteers
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I currently manage Nashville Public Library's Teen Center. I supervise 4 employees who are primarily teen programmers. I've previously worked as a Teen Librarian and Adult Librarian in a branch library.

Jennifer Johnson

Children's Program Coordinator
Washington County Public Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Children’s Program & Services
Children's Collections
Children's Programming
Outreach
School Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
School
About Me

Hello! My name is Jennifer Johnson and I have been the Children's Program Coordinator for the Washington County Library system since February of this year.

Cindy Matthews

Assistant Regional Director
Stones River Regional Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Community Partnerships
Community Engagement
Fundraising
Grant writing
Outreach
Training
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hi, I'm Cindy. I came into the library field after 25+ years in non-profits. I'm passionate about the power of libraries to make connections within a community and to connect its citizens with information and services they need.

Rosy Wagner

Adult Services System Coordinator
Burlington County Library System
NJ - County
BURLINGTON
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Project Management
Programs & Services for All Ages
Management (Personnel)
Grant Management
Community Partnerships
Outreach
Information Service | Reference
Customer Service
Team-building
Presentations & Public Speaking
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hi, I'm Rosy! I believe the role of libraries is access, and the role of library staff is advocacy. I've worked in a municipal library, a library consortium and now in a county library system.

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