Louis Bay 2nd Library

As of June 2014 I serve as the Instructional Technology Librarian at the Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center in Hawthorne, NJ. My role includes running technology classes — both one-on-one sessions and group instruction — as well as addressing ad hoc technology questions that arise during my shifts at the library. I assist staff  in learning the library’s various software programs as well as monitor the health of the library’s public computers.

Technology Tutoring

My main responsibility as the Instructional Technology Librarian at the Hawthorne Public Library is running a one-on-one tutoring program in which I teach patrons technology skills. This program had existed at the library prior to my employment. However I am told that it was never as popular before as it is now. I did not … Continue reading Technology Tutoring

Hour of Code

What began as a project for my Educational Technology class became a very successful library program. I used the materials on the Code.org Hour of Code program site to develop an informal, but dynamic lesson plan. The inaugural event, attended by four middle school students, took place in November 2014, but hopefully in future years this event … Continue reading Hour of Code

Technology Classes

It has been a priority of mine to offer group technology classes at the public library where I work. I also teach one-on-one sessions, but group sessions allow us to serve more patrons at once. Although group classes can be challenging with students at varying levels, they provide an excellent opportunity for collaborative learning. I … Continue reading Technology Classes