JULIE SHATTERLY
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Top performing, proactive librarian and technology advocate with twenty years expertise in public and school libraries. Experience in all aspects of librarianship including collection development, data driven evaluation process, library skills instruction, digital learning, collaboration, and program management. Firm commitment to customer service, workplace communication, and savvy flexibility. Proven record of motivating adults and children to explore, experience, and grow in literacy and education. Extremely self motivated, a quick study, and adaptable to emerging library trends.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
School Media Specialist
W.A. BESS ELEMENTARY
08.2009 - Current
- Collaboratively develop library curriculum based on NC Essential Standards & AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners that supports classroom instruction
- Readers’ advisory using current library trends and blended learning to appeal to a wide variety of reading styles and tastes
- Responsible for all technology and software, serving as liaison with TSS department
- Administrator for software databases - Follett Destiny, Accelerated Reader, ReadnQuiz & proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Office, One to One Plus
- Battle of the Books Coach; Spelling Bee judge; Book Fair chairperson; Valentine Book Dedication fundraiser; recipient of Ron Ensley Grant and Dollar General Grant
Reference Librarian
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY
03.2007 - 07.2009
- Staffed a busy urban adult/teen reference desk and instructed on database usage.
- Floating librarian that covered children’s, young adult, and adult reference desks
- Presented adult programming and helped maintain a young adult review resource
- Participated in several successful system wide initiatives such as the summer reading program and Stories in the Park
Children’s Coordinator
GASTON COUNTY LIBRARY
12.1998 - 10.2002
- Upper level member of the public library’s management team that supervised all Gaston County Public Library children’s staff.
- Selected resources for all Gaston and Lincoln public library children’s locations
- Facilitated a four county summer reading program that served over a million children
- Partnered with struggling schools to successfully increase public library usage by 10%
Children’s Room Manager
YORK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
05.1996 - 11.1998
- Supervised children’s room staff, presented programming to babies through adults, and assisted branch librarians.
- Served on public library rebranding committee to roll out internet consortium
- Coordinated entire county Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival
- Created community partnerships through Leadership York County
Children’s Librarian
GASTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
06.1994 - 05.1996
- Staffed a public service desk, advised on use of library databases, and presented library programming to babies through young adults as well as parents and educators.
- Served on the North Carolina state summer reading committee
- Earned an Ezra Jack Keats grant to present a storytelling festival
Education
School Media Certification -
East Carolina University
06.2008
Masters in Library Science -
UNC At Greensboro
06.1994
B.A. in Literature -
UNC At Asheville
06.1992
Skills
- Leadership - ten year SIT member; co-chair of county media PLC
- Results Oriented - circulated 38,235 books in 2024 - 2025 school year
- Influencer - leader in school A initiative; SLJ juvenile fiction reviewer
- Creative - added over 300 new books to our school without a budget
- Savvy - established 1:1 technology initiative; Kia Educator of the Year
Timeline
School Media Specialist
W.A. BESS ELEMENTARY
08.2009 - Current
Reference Librarian
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY
03.2007 - 07.2009
Children’s Coordinator
GASTON COUNTY LIBRARY
12.1998 - 10.2002
Children’s Room Manager
YORK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
05.1996 - 11.1998
Children’s Librarian
GASTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
06.1994 - 05.1996
School Media Certification -
East Carolina University
Masters in Library Science -
UNC At Greensboro
B.A. in Literature -
UNC At Asheville