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Neal S. Schlein

Librarian, MSLIS

Education

20102012

Master of Science in Library and Information Science

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY

Elective course work in copyright, gamification, psychology of educational motivation

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

022017

Official Library Board Commendation for Excellent Work

Mahomet Public Library District
102016

Featured in American Libraries Magazine

"Libraries on Lockdown," an article detailing Library Escape Rooms
082016

Official Library Board Commendation for Excellent Work

Mahomet Public Library District
012001

Venture Grant for Student Research

The Colorado College
19921997

Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow

Boy Scouts of America, Troop #532, Arvada, CO