{"id":657,"date":"2016-11-14T10:02:06","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T15:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/?p=657"},"modified":"2016-11-14T15:40:30","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T20:40:30","slug":"nmrt-member-of-the-week-spotlight-5-questions-with-colleen-whitall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/nmrt-member-of-the-week-spotlight-5-questions-with-colleen-whitall\/","title":{"rendered":"NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: 5 Questions with Colleen Whitall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-658\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"colleen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colleen.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Colleen Whitall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Maitland Public Library, Maitland, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Public Services Librarian&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Public Services Librarian<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A little bit about Colleen?s job:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\u25cf Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth\\no Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. \\n\\u25cf Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming\\n\\u25cf Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers' advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically) \\no Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding \\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\u25cf Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth\\no Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. \\n\\u25cf Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming\\n\\u25cf Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers' advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically) \\no Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding \\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\u25cf Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth\\no Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. \\n\\u25cf Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming\\n\\u25cf Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers' advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically) \\no Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding \\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\u25cf Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth\\no Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. \\n\\u25cf Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming\\n\\u25cf Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers' advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically) \\no Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding \\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers&#8217; advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\u25cf Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth\\no Web-based and print marketing\/content management for adult programs\/events; produce and dispatch press releases to four local media outlets. \\n\\u25cf Create and foster partnerships for cooperative community programming\\n\\u25cf Provide public service at Reference desk to identify and interpret user needs; provide reference, readers' advisory, computer and database assistance (in person, by phone and electronically) \\no Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding \\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Assist Director and Senior Staff to establish and maintain Library policies and guidelines and participate in collection development and maintenance; selection and weeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What are some things you like about your job or about working in libraries in general?&quot;}\">1) What are some things you like about your job or about working in libraries in general?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;When it comes to creative programming, I like being able to think outside the box and having the support of my supervisors to do so.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">When it comes to creative programming, I like being able to think outside the box and having the support of my supervisors to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What's a project or committee you're working on right now that you're excited about?&quot;}\">2) What?s a project or committee you?re working on right now that you?re excited about?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I'm just beginning Year 13 of the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute, where I am a mentee. I am really looking forward to learning and completing some professional goals with a great mentor.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">I&#8217;m just beginning Year 13 of the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute, where I am a mentee. I am really looking forward to learning and completing some professional goals with a great mentor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What got you interested in libraries?&quot;}\">3) What got you interested in libraries?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;In high school, I worked as a page in my hometown library. I went in other professional directions, but found my way back, and received my MSIS in late 2014.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">In high school, I worked as a page in my hometown library. I went in other professional directions, but found my way back, and received my MSIS in late 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What is one of your favorite things about NMRT?&quot;}\">4) What is one of your favorite things about NMRT?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Often, as a new professional, it's hard to have the confidence to step up and be a leader; whether it's hosting a new and untried program, or submitting your first grant proposal. NMRT, and it's mission, helps remind me that I'm not the only one in these shoes, and that there are resources and support available when needed. Thank you! &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Often, as a new professional, it&#8217;s hard to have the confidence to step up and be a leader; whether it&#8217;s hosting a new and untried program, or submitting your first grant proposal. NMRT, and it&#8217;s mission, helps remind me that I&#8217;m not the only one in these shoes, and that there are resources and support available when needed. Thank you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Do you have any advice for other new librarians?&quot;}\">5) Do you have any advice for other new librarians?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I was unemployed for nearly a year after graduating. It was the single worst fear I had, and I managed to get through it. Never be too proud to volunteer, and always keep in touch with your mentors. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">I was unemployed for nearly a year after graduating. It was the single worst fear I had, and I managed to get through it. Never be too proud to volunteer, and always keep in touch with your mentors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are in need of more NMRT Member of the Week nominations! Want to be our next member of the week? Know another new librarian who deserves to be in the spotlight? Fill out our nomination form <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfVBXQWdgtDEJahqYynYFaHgPTtzBvixy1LPTt8j9l1WoYUuQ\/viewform\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colleen Whitall Maitland Public Library, Maitland, Florida Public Services Librarian A little bit about Colleen?s job: Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth. 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