Leadership and Innovation
Students are innovative, ethical, problem-solvers able to lead and manage through communication, collaboration, and reflection.
I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
LIS 6409 Intro to Library Admin
For my Project Proposal assignment, I decided to draft a public library proposal for a Charlie Cart. This would allow for nutritional education programs and hands on cooking instruction for the public in an effort to battle food insecurity in our community. My proposal assignment served as a draft for a final library proposal for a Charlie Cart that two librarians in my system were interested in. The three of us finalized the proposal together.
Co-curricular activity: Summer Lunch Program
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​As a summer lunch program site supervisor at the North Port Library, I've seen firsthand the needs of my community when it comes to food and nutrition. This inspired me to assist with the Charlie Cart Project.
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
LIS 6445 Seminar in Public Libraries
For this assignment, I wrote a letter to the editor in support of our public library and to raise awareness of the services we provide.
1c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
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LIS 5937 Cmty. Engagement
I observed two programs with community partners in public libraries. The first was the food bank at the DeSoto Public Library with their partnerships with All Faiths Food Bank. The second was at the Gulf Gate Library with Forty Carrots, a partners in play program that guides parents through their child's development. See the report below.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
LIS 6445 Seminar in Public Libraries
I reported on a budgetary meeting of the Sarasota County Government. Through my observation of the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners, I learned of the tough decisions community leaders must make when it comes to funding services such police, stormwater projects, and library construction.
Co-Curricular Activity: Evacuation Center Registration Leader
For huricanes Idalia and Milton, I served as a Registration Leader at Heron Creek Middle School in North Port, FL. I was responsible for registering evacuees and getting them set up in classrooms to wait out Hurricanes Idalia and Milton.
LIS 6409 Intro to Library Admin
For our module 7 discussion on leadership and ethics, I had to answer how I would handle difficult scenarios in a library setting. For me, being a leader means treating others with courtesy and keeping one's biased opinions in check.
