Catherine Loveday

www.clovedaymlis.weebly.com

With a passion for early literacy, accessibility, and digital trends, I strive to develop
services that are engaging for multiple learning styles while promoting the wonder of
curiosity to instill a love of libraries in all ages.
Education

Masters in Library and Information Science, Dominican University, May 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood & Special Education, Elmhurst College, 2012

Work
Experience

Helen Plum Memorial Library Lombard, Illinois

Youth Services Librarian Associate, August 2013 - Present
Provide reference and reader's advisory services to children, teens, parents, and
educators
Experience leading storytimes for all ages including babies, toddlers, preschoolers,
and school aged children
Model and promote digital literacy by incorporating technology components into
storytime
Responsible for developing a quarterly sensory storytime and play group which
includes the curation of an expansive collection of sensory toys
Regularly host community outreach storytimes for early childhood special
education classrooms, including a Deaf and Hard of Hearing class where I am
working to refine my proficiency in communicating through American Sign
Language
Create engaging library events for children, age birth to 8th grade, and their
caregivers in library and off-site at childcare centers, schools, and park districts
Serve as collection manager for Puzzles, E Audio, 394-399s, and special collections
including Lap Totes (themed early literacy bags) and Sensory Strategies
(circulating sensory toys for children with special needs)
Share responsibility in creating and maintaining the library's social media
presence, including regularly posting to the department's storytime blog and
Pinterest Boards
Youth Services Storytime Assistant, January 2011 July 2013
Coordinated with teachers to bring students with Special Needs to the library for a
monthly adapted storytime
Planned weekly storytimes for preschoolers centered around ECRR2 Practices
Created book and interactive displays
Co-planned and presented three family storytimes per week during Summer
Session with Youth Services staff
Youth Services Page, August 2009 July 2013
Youth Services Summer Reading Assistant, May 2009-August 2012
Oak Brook Public Library Oak Brook, Illinois
Youth Services Assistant , September 2012 August 2013
Planned weekly storytimes and crafts for preschool aged children
Provided reference and reader's advisory services to children, teens, parents, and
educators

Participated in the collection development process for the entire Youth Services
Collection
Promoted library services and events using Facebook, Twitter, and a Youth
Services Department Blog
Created Youth Services program guide, weekly storytime handouts for caregivers
featuring suggested book, rhymes and early literacy tips, and other promotional
materials using Microsoft Publisher
Developed a monthly drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages

Saint Philip the Apostle School Addison, Illinois

First Grade Teachers Assistant, August 2006 December 2010
Assisted the First Grade teacher with small group instruction and one to one
tutoring when appropriate
Created bulletin boards and other materials as needed
Professional
Activities

Targeting Autism Forums Illinois State Library, March 2015

ILA Conference Intern Illinois Library Association, October 2014
Fall Conference Volunteer DuPage AEYC, November 2010
Memberships: ALA, ALSC, PLA, ILA, NAEYC, DuPage AEYC