Nicole Fairless nickyfairless@comcast.

net
153 Riverside Drive ~ Yorkville, Illinois 60560 http://youthserviceslibrarian.weebly.com
630.234.5602

OBJECTIVE
To achieve meaningful employment in a public library setting that promotes a love of reading, encourages collaboration, builds
information literacy skills, and cultivates a lifelong learner in a creative, safe and nurturing environment.

EDUCATION
Dominican University, Master of Library and Information Science January 2012 ~ August 2013
Aurora University, Bachelor of Arts in English August 2010 ~ December 2011
Waubonsee Community College, Associate of Arts June 2008 ~ May 2010

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
100+ Pre-clinical observation hours in various library media centers January 2013 ~ January 2014
Beebe Elementary School observed the use of technology (iPad, Smart Board, and BrainPop) to
engage students in a lesson on the power of water
Grande Reserve Elementary School observed the LMS guide students to think critically while
reading picture books making connections to the text
McCarty Elementary School observed the LMS using Type4Fun as a tool to meet district
technology standards in keyboarding
Washington Jr. High observed the LMS present several book talks to promote a love of reading
Yorkville Middle School Observed the LMS while collaborating with volunteers for an upcoming
book fair
Westfield Middle School the LMS introduced the benefits of using Chrome Books in the library
Metea Valley High School learned to use various library office equipment such as a laminator
and wide format printer
Naperville Central High School participated in book repair such as gluing, taping, and pressing
damaged books, in addition to processing hardcover and paperback books
Neuqua Valley High School observed the LMS unveil Blind Date with Books, an interesting
concept for a Valentines Day program where the book is wrapped, hiding the title or cover of a
book, and the student chooses the book based on the summary alone
Yorkville High School Discussed with the LMS the processes of maintaining a working library
media center while under construction

Bristol Bay Elementary School, Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 February 2014 ~ March 2014
Internship/Student-Teaching
Developed a passion for meeting and shaping the needs of younger readers
Proficient using Destiny, Folletts collection management system
Facilitated fun-while-learning story times for primary grade students in an effort to make
connections with the text and encourage each student to think critically about what the author is
trying to express in the work
Conducted reader advisory and delivered colorful book talks to promote a love of reading
Met the needs of culturally diverse ELL students in discovering English language books of interest
Prepared students for a visit from author Aaron Reynolds by reading his books and brainstorming
questions they would like to ask about becoming an author this really got the students excited
Created enticing displays, managed the cash register, and recommended high interest books for
purchase during a Scholastic Book Fair
Participated in collection management procedures
Created a TitleWise purchase order that included resources about people and planets for
students reading at 2.0-3.0 AR level
Created collection additions via copy cataloging
Created original MARC records

Batavia High School, Batavia Public School District 101 April 2014 ~ May 2014
Internship/Student-Teaching
Weeding project - used circulation statistics to determine which books in the collection should be weeded
Set up Axis360 ebook lending library for Batavia High School
Reader advisory with Pinterest Created a Pinterest account and created an Historical Fiction reader
advisory board
Information literacy lessons taught
The Big 6 research model
Google Docs spread sheet for note taking
Overview of databases - Choosing the best database for acquiring information about the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict
Truncation
Boolean search logic
Determining credible resources
MLA Formatting
Collaborated with teachers to determine the needs of the students in an effort to plan an effective lesson

RELATED SKILLS
Proficient with new technology Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media outlets, Google apps for education,
interactive boards and digital cameras, as well as PC and IOS devices (iPhone, iPod, and iPad).
Promotional material creation Award book displays, On this day in history book display, facilitates
monthly/seasonal promotional campaigns to boost awareness utilizing print, web and product displays.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Simply Hair Salon & Spa, Naperville, Illinois
Spa Director, Front Desk Coordinator, Licensed Cosmetologist September 1991 -Present
Team leader
Provided excellent customer service
Maintained inventory
Organized schedules

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILATIONS







Professional references available upon request
PLA - Public Library Association
YALSA - Young Adult Library Services Assoc.
IRA - International Reading Association

Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta, The International English Honor Society
ALA - American Library Association
ALSC - Association for Library Service to Children