Blogger, Book Reviewer, Librarian, and Museum Employee
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Promotions Coordinator at The Bakken Library and Museum
- Blogger at Propernoun.net (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Collection Development Librarian at Tandem Library Books
- Young Adult Librarian at Aurora Public Library
- Financial Aid Advisor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Technical Services Clerk at Gail Borden Public Library
- Public Relations Intern at The Literacy Connection
- Education
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Northern Illinois University
- Elgin Community College
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Mindy Rhiger’s Summary
Variety of experiences relating to libraries (particularly reference and youth services), public relations, and writing/editing.
Children's books are my passion, but my career interests are varied. In addition to the experiences listed below, I have volunteered as a classroom aide, writer, tutor, and book reviewer.
Mindy Rhiger’s Specialties:
Children's and Young Adult Literature, Women's Health/Pregnancy Books, Libraries, Opening Day Collections, Booktalking, Collection Development, Blogging, Writing/Editing, Library Promotion
Mindy Rhiger’s Experience
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Promotions Coordinator
The Bakken Library and Museum
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
June 2008 — Present (2 months)
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Blogger
Propernoun.net (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Libraries industry)
September 2003 — Present (4 years 11 months)
My books and libraries blog. I regularly post about children's and YA lit including reviews, round ups, and commentary. I have also been involved with the Children's and YA Bloggers Literary Award in 2006 and 2007.
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Collection Development Librarian
Tandem Library Books
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Libraries industry)
February 2005 — April 2008 (3 years 3 months)
Served as sales and marketing support and product expert by writing and editing copy for marketing materials, coordinating online content and training sessions, and consulting with librarians and sales reps to create opening day collection proposals.
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Young Adult Librarian
Aurora Public Library
(Libraries industry)
August 2001 — July 2004 (3 years)
Responsible for assisting library patrons of all ages, young adult fiction and nonfiction collection development and budget management, and event planning and publicity targeted to teens.
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Financial Aid Advisor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2000 — August 2001 (1 year)
Interacted with students and parents at an information desk and in a call center; answered questions and clarified information regarding student financial aid policy.
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Technical Services Clerk
Gail Borden Public Library
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Libraries industry)
May 1998 — January 1999 (9 months)
Assisted with ordering and receiving books, learned cataloging skills, and processed books in a rapidly expanding public library during school breaks while an undergraduate.
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Public Relations Intern
The Literacy Connection
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
December 1998 — January 1999 (2 months)
Collaborated with the Director of Public Relations to write and edit the quarterly newsletter. Also responsible for updating and organizing the press-clipping library, editing grant proposals, researching grant opportunities, and assisting with the tutor records.
Mindy Rhiger’s Education
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Library and Information Science, 2000 — 2001
General coursework to prepare for a career working with people in a public service setting. Topics included instruction, assistance, outreach, management, research, and programming in addition to library related classes in reference and youth services
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Northern Illinois University
B.A., English, 1998 — 2000
Coursework included writing/editing, journalism, and public relations in addition to English/linguistics.
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Tau Delta: English Honor Society; Co-Chair, Nominations Committee, English Dept.; Undergraduate Representative, Freshman English Committee
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Elgin Community College
A.A., 1996 — 1998
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Mindy Rhiger’s Interests:
Children's literature, Blogging, Parenting, Book Reviewing, Library and Information Science, YA Literature, Health, Natural Health, Disabilities, Zines, Music
Mindy Rhiger’s Contact Settings
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