Elective course work in copyright, gamification, psychology of educational motivation
- Arvada, CO
- 1-970-227-2591
- nschlein@gmail.com
Education
20102012
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY
20032005
Post-graduate training in folklore and interdisciplinary studies
University of Oregon in Eugene, OR
Graduate Teaching Fellow, Folklore Department
19992003
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO
Student Librarian, Albert Seay Library of Music and Art
19961999
High School Diploma
Arvada West Senior High School in Arvada, CO
Honors Humanities Program Graduate
LIBRARY & Museum Work History
6/13/2022Present
Research Support Librarian
Regis University
- Responsible for planning and conducting classroom research instruction
- Liaison to Communications department, including collection development & maintenance of relevant LibGuide webpages
- Coordinated inaugural Library Games Week, including presentations
- Coordinated inaugural Victorian Readings night
5/13/2022Present
Museum Assistant (Education Coordinator)
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
- Arranged partnerships with Regis University & RMCAD
- Re-launched museum programs and outreach activities
20172022
Programming Librarian
Eaton Public Library in Eaton, CO
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing all elementary and some teen and adult programming, including: escape rooms, concerts, puppet shows, STEAM activities, presenters, and weekly craft kits
- Responsible for outreach to businesses, schools, and organizations to provide coding, curricular support, and STEAM-based presentations
- Designed, supervised, and implemented Summer Reading for all ages
- Youth Collection and Board Game collection development
20142017
Youth Services and Programming Librarian
Mahomet Public Library District in Mahomet, IL
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing all regular and special programming including storytimes, game nights, literary events, puppet shows, concerts, crafting events, escape rooms, and outreach
- Responsible for all youth and teen collection development ages 0-18
- Facilitator of Teen Think Tank (T3) and supervisor of teen volunteers
- Providing advanced youth and teen advisory services
20132014
Intermittent Librarian
Pima County Public Library in Tucson, AZ
- Readers advisory for youth, teen, and adults and jail legal reference services
Library work history (continued)
20122013
Archives Processing Assistant
Penrose Library Special Collections at DU in Denver, CO
- Original research and intellectual organizational design of special square dance collection.
20102013
Library Assistant
Poudre River Public Library District in Fort Collins, CO
- Readers advisory and technology services for youth, teen, and adult services.
- Presenting 2 weekly storytimes for ages 0-5
- Implementing staff learning and training initiatives
20082011
Library Substitute
Boulder Public Library in Boulder, CO
- Front desk reference and child/teen advisory
20072010
Library Associate II
Westminster Public Library in Westminster, CO
- Circulation and adult services advisory
20002003
Student Librarian
Albert Seay Library of Music and Art
- The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Presentations
08-2022
Access and Accessibility: Course Readings Made Easy
Academic Excellence Workshop: Creating Inclusive Spaces (Regis University)
Collaboration with Paul Betty, Courtney Drydale, Ali Gomez, Rhiana Murphy, and Stacey Yousim
092019
Win, Lose, or Draw: New Board Games for your Collection
Colorado Association of Libraries Annual Meeting
Collaboration with The Nerd Store (Greeley, CO)
092018
Countdown to Zero: Library Escape Rooms
Colorado Association of Libraries Annual Meeting
Collaboration with Sheri McCaskill (CSU Veterinary Medicine Library, Ft. Collins)
032017
Library Escape Room Workshop
Illinois Youth Services Institute (IYSI)
Collaboration with Ron McCutcheon (Princeton Public Library, Illinois)
Non-Library Teaching & Leadership Experience
1999Present
Choreographer and Dance Leader
American Folk Dance Forms (Rounds, Squares, and Contra Dances)
- Urbana Folk and Country Dancers, 2014-2017
- Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival, August 2016
- Prescott Dance Group in Prescott, AZ in 2014
- Flagstaff Festival in Flagstaff, AZ in 2014
- Tucson Friends of Old Time Music and Dance in Tucson, AZ from 2013-2014
- Dances with Rams at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO from 2010-2013
- Folk Dance at Company Picnic, Poudre River Public Library District in Fort Collins, CO in 2013
- High Country Dancers in Golden, CO in 2004
- Colorado College Dance Workshop in 2002 and 2003
- Pikes Peak Traditional Dancers from 2000-2003
- Calico and Boots in Boulder, CO from 1999-2013
20062008
Tutor for K-12 Students
Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers in Boulder, CO
Math, Science, Reading, Science, and Writing
20052006
Toddler Education Aide
APEX Recreation Center in Arvada, CO
20042004
Outdoor Skills Specialist for K-12 Disabled Students
Camp PAHA (Rise Above) in Lakewood, CO
20032005
Tutor for Student Athletes and Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of Oregon in Eugene, OR
Honors
042018
Featured in the Greeley Tribune
"Eaton librarian serves up cartoon humor, challenging puzzles in escape room"
an article featuring custom escape room experiences created for the Eaton Public Library