Shalon Hurlbert

Objective

A library leadership position that demands energy and creativity where I can use my more than ten years of experience, and specialization in public services programming to improve the lives of the patrons I serve.

Public Services

• Created an inclusive and welcoming environment for Skagit Valley College students.
• Taught Research Skills Instruction for College Success Skills classes.
• Co-taught Library 201 in a learning community partnered with English 102.
• Provided on-call integrated instruction for classes requiring Information Literacy support.
• Created research guides for the subjects of Disability Awareness, and Jewish-American Heritage.
• Hosted 90+ story-times per year for 3+ years at North Mason Timberland Library with an average attendance of 20, peaking as high as 70.
• Provided monthly story-time outreach for 4 local preschools, including an ECEAP funded preschool, and a preschool for children with sensory processing disorders.
• Developed and ran 165 teen programs with an attendance of over 1,500 during FY 13/14.
• Developed annual summer reading programs that included crafts, video game tournaments, movie nights, and shows by local artists and musicians.
• Worked with traditional and non-traditional public and private schools to offer programs, resources, and assistance to students of all backgrounds including underserved, ELL and learning-disabled teens.
• Provided library tours and readers’ advisory to children and teens attending local community after-school groups.
• Organized 2 book launches for a local Young Adult author with live music, readings, book signings, and a mixer where the teens were able to interact with her.
• Ordered and managed the Young Adult collection for the Roanoke Public Library’s six branches. Materials included fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, games, music, and movies.
• Partnered with AmeriCorps members to provide computer literacy instruction to youth.

Strategic Leadership

• Strengthened the relationship between the library and teaching staff at SVC by fostering meaningful working friendships and providing in-person, face-to-face support.
• Participated in an equity-focused weeding project of the Skagit Valley C0llege library funded by an Exceptional Faculty Award.
• Acted as Faculty Advisor for the Redbird Gaming Club at Skagit Valley College. 
• Served on the 2014 Collection Development Strategic Planning Committee for Roanoke Public Libraries.
• Served on the 2014 Roanoke Public Library Programming Committee. 
• Supervised 5-10 volunteers, work-study students, and paraprofessionals at the Roanoke Public Libraries.
• Trained and supervised all student employees at Western Washington University Wilson Library and all Youth Services volunteers and work study students at the Roanoke Public Library.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised teen volunteers for the Summer Library Program at North Mason Timberland Library on a yearly basis. 
• Served as the In-Charge person at North Mason Timberland Library during branch manager absences. 
• Contributed to the design of the new Youth Services Center built as part of the 2013 renovation of the Roanoke main branch library.
• Crafted the Opening Day Collection coinciding with the aforementioned renovation. 
• Helped to create a policy for circulating Video Games and built a base collection.
• Coordinated the Diversion grant which provided financial support to over 200 youth and funding to house 17 young people.
• Established a mutually beneficial partnership between the Nooksack Tribe’s homeless services and Northwest Youth Services.
• Acted as liaison to the Bellingham Housing Authority to establish Section-8 housing vouchers for Northwest Youth Services’ clients.

Presentations and Training

• Completed New Faculty Academy in 2022: Inclusive and Equity-Focused Pedagogy
• Took part in Ryan Dowd Homeless Academy training in 2022
• Attended Harm Reduction Training in 2021 
• Participated in an intensive DEI training initiative in 2020
• Attended 2018 Mental Health First Aid training
• Presented at Virginia Library Association 2010: Starting a Gaming Club in Your Library.
• Presented at Virginia Library Association 2011: Developing a Graphic Novel Collection.
• Presented at Virginia Library Association 2012: Troubleshooting Audacity for Podcasting.
• Led professional development day for after-school ELL teachers and their aides 2014.
• Attended the 2009 and 2013 Bond Children’s Literature Conference.
• Attended DISC Management Training 2014.

Employment History                      

Skagit Valley College, November 2021-June 2023

Associate Faculty Librarian

Northwest Youth Services, December 2020 – June 2021

Diversion Coordinator and Housing Case Manager

Timberland Regional Libraries – North Mason, December 2016 – September 2020

Youth Services Librarian

Sno-Isle Libraries – Oak Harbor, November 2015 – June 2016

Librarian

City of Roanoke – Public Libraries, December 2009 – October 2015

Teen Librarian

Western Washington University – Wilson Library, July 2001 – December 2009

Library and Archives Paraprofessional

Barnes and Noble Booksellers, October 2000 – July 2001

Lead Bookseller

Bellingham Public Library, December 1997 – December 1999

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Education

Master of Library and Information Science, December 2008

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, School of Information Studies                                          

Bachelor of Arts, English – Writing Concentration, December 1998

Western Washington University

Certifications and Associations

STAAR Committee (Staff, Teachers, and Administration Against Racism)

Member from 2022 to 2023

Young Adult Library Services Association Membership

Member from 2011 to 2014

Washington State Professional Librarian’s Life Certification

Issued February 12, 2009

National Scholars Honor Society Lifetime Membership

Member as of 2007

I have worked as a professional librarian in youth services and academia for over 12 years.

I have a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Information Science