"Kelly Czarnecki is one of the most thoughtful and committed teen librarians I know. Not only is she innovative in her approaches to serving young people, she also acts as a generous and tireless mentor for newer professionals. I particularly admire her willingness to talk about difficult topics and her representation of the concerns of our least enfranchised citizens." -- Wendy Stephens, high school Librarian, Ph.D. "Kelly Czarnecki is dynamic leader in the library field who constantly stays abreast of the latest technology and trends. Whether it's coaching a reluctant teen or mentoring a new colleague, Kelly is generous with her time and on target with her feedback when it comes to drawing out talent in individuals." -Angela Haigler, Marketing/Communications Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library KELLY'S PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Education Master of Science in Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Education in Educational Policy Studies University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Lancaster University in Lancaster, UK (spring semester) College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
	Experience Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, ImaginOn Charlotte, NC Teen Lead Librarian ·      Librarian Lead for ImaginOn Teen Services ·  Mentors colleagues on library processes and professional opportunities ·      Performs outreach activities with organizations such as the local jail ·      Performs computer help and animation/music creation studio service ·      Plans and develops programs and experiences for and with teens related to their passions and interests           Bloomington Public Library Bloomington, IL Young Adult Librarian ·      Planned programs and experiences for and with teens ·      Provided collection development for teens and in the career center ·      Served on the Adult Services reference desk ·      Networked with community organizations and schools              Undergraduate Library, University of Illinois Urbana, IL Graduate Assistant ·      Taught workshops on using library and information resources ·      Provided evening and weekend supervision of the library and staff ·      Completed special projects (assisted Library Instruction Coordinator)