MacKenzie Smiddy

2322 Lynch Ave.

Granite City, IL, 62040
(314)281-1807 | mackenzie.smiddy@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Youth Services Specialist, Natural Bridge Branch April 2012 – present

St. Louis County Library
Description:
 Creates and implements all children and teen programming for the Natural Bridge
branch.
 Establishes strong relationship with local schools and daycares through outreach,
branch programs, and committee work.
 Presents story times and other early literacy programs for children ages 3-7 that support
and nurture healthy cognitive development.
 Assists teachers, parents, and library customers in reader’s advisory and the use of
library materials and services.
 Attends professional development workshops to learn new skills and maintain
appropriate practices.
 Presents professional development workshops to local educators and early literacy
professionals.
 Incorporates new technologies into programming and promotes the use of library
technologies to customers.
 Collaborates with other SLCL staff to develop and present programming.
 Writes grants for additional materials and resources.
 Manages the children’s and teen programming budgets.
 Maintains accurate statistics for monthly reports and reading programs.
Special Involvements:
 Member of the St. Louis County Library’s Summer Reading Club planning committee
 Member of Missouri Library Association (MLA)
 Member of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Seasonal Instructor, Saint Louis Zoo June 2007 – March 2012

Description:
 Worked closely with children ages 1-18 in a variety of educational programs (summer
camp, overnights, birthday parties, and seasonal events) aimed at enhancing
understanding and appreciation of wildlife.
 Developed educational programs such as games, crafts, puppet shows, and themed
night hikes intended for a variety of age groups.

Homework Helper, St. Louis Public Library September 2009 – March 2012
Description:
 Assisted k-12 students in completing their homework after school.
 Helped staff develop and present various programs, design bulletin boards, and organize
deposit collections.
 Maintained Youth Services reference desk in absence of Youth Services staff.
 Provided developmentally appropriate programming to a diverse youth populace.

INTERNSHIPS

Ferguson Municipal Public Library January 2018 – April 2018

 Assisted with delivery, shelving, and other daily operations.
 Assisted customers at the circulation desk and at public PCs.
 Created book bundle display in children’s area.
 Assisted with children’s and teen book ordering.
 Created, marketed, and implemented programming.
 Planned and implemented mass weeding project.

EDUCATION

Kent State University August 2016 – present

 Graduate Program: Master’s of Library & Information Science
 Specialization: Children’s and Teen Services
 Expected graduation: May 2018
 Current GPA: 3.96

Webster University: August 2008 – December 2011

 Bachelor’s of Arts, Educational Studies
 GPA: 3.95
 Graduated Magna cum Laude