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Join us for an overview of the status of Montana libraries in the K12, public, and academic sectors. A good understanding of our respective environments strengthens our ability to work collaboratively. What are our unique and shared challenges? A recognition of trends and commonalities can improve our support for each other individually and collectively.
Pamela Benjamin has been the Statewide Academic Library Coordinator since 2014 for Montana’s coalition of academic libraries – the Treasure State Academic Libraries & Information Services consortium or TRAILS – located at MSU-Bozeman. She is the MLA Director at Large, East and a co-chair of the MLA Membership Committee. Previously, Pamela worked for the Cleveland Public Library (Cleveland, OH), the Kent State University Library, the Mansfield/Richland Co. Public Library, the OSU-Mansfield Branch Library, the OH Library Council, and the Plain Dealer newspaper library.
Jodie Moore (Bresnan) is the Director of the Red Lodge Carnegie Library, a position she has held for 18 years. She gets to do a bit of everything: collection management, technical services, programs for all ages, ILL, social media and PR, budgeting, etc. She gleefully serves on the Content Management Committee of the Montana Shared Catalog and is the current Chair of the Network Advisory Council. Jodie received her MLIS from Florida State University. In addition to being Jodie the Librarian, she is also mom to two boys and two dogs.
Victoria Contreraz is the eResources and Technical Services Librarian at the Montana State University Billings Library, and the current ASLD Senior Co-Chair. She manages MSUB’s databases, research guides, eBooks, and other digital resources. She leads collection development procedures and oversees the Technical Services department. Victoria received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Textual Studies from Syracuse University and an MLIS from the University of Washington.
Jennifer Hossack says “Librarianship is my foremost passion. I love finding that "just right" book for my students and empowering them to take control of their education through research skills and instilling a love for learning. I hold an M.A.T. in Elementary Education, and endorsements in Library Science, Psychology, and Dance Education. I am in my 16th year as an elementary/middle school librarian. I also serve as the Director of Libraries for Missoula Catholic Schools and librarian at Loyola Sacred Heart High School where I also teach Introduction to Psychology and Media Literacy. This is my 22nd year in the library profession. I worked for 6 years at the University of Montana's Mansfield Library in cataloging and acquisitions and am back working there part time. I serve as School Library Division Co-Chair on the Montana Library Association Board, and as school library liaison to the Montana Shared Cataloging and Acquisitions committee for the Montana Library.”
Rachelle McLain is the Collection Development Librarian at the Montana State University Library. She manages the library’s collections budget and oversees the acquisition and deselection of resources to meet the research and learning needs of the Montana and MSU communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Western Washington University and an MLIS from the University of Washington.
Shelley O'Rourke is a middle school librarian from Great Falls. She has been a school librarian for 12 years and currently serves on the MLA Board as co-chair of the School Library Division. She is part of the MFPE Teacher Leadership co-host, and her capstone project is professional development for school librarians. Prior to working as a librarian, she taught English for 16 years. Her husband is a middle school math teacher, and their three children are in varying stages of education, from working on a Master's degree to finishing up the senior year of high school.
Jennie Stapp is a Montana native. She holds a BA in International Studies from Rocky Mountain College in Billings. She earned her MLS from the University of Arizona in 2002. While in library school Jennie was a Cates Scholar. Jennie worked previously for the Montana Historical Society Research Center and joined the staff of the State Library in 2005. She has been State Librarian since January 2012
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