1. Marion, IA • 319-329-0180 • bauetara@my.dom.edu
Tara J. Carrera-Bauer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An innovative and experienced Youth Services Librarian committed to providing excellent
service to patrons and fellow colleagues. Experience with intergenerational, adult, teen and
children’s programming. Planned and implemented the baby and toddler summer reading
programs from 2014-2016, increasing attendance by 38%, as compared to 2013 attendance
numbers. Designed and scheduled all children’s programming for Fall 2016-Spring 2017.
Professional experience and expertise in promoting and evaluating programs.
EDUCATION
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Master of Library and Information Science Graduated 08/2012
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Graduated 05/2011
Dean’s List 2007-2011
EXPERIENCE
Cedar Rapids Public Library Cedar Rapids, IA
Reference Librarian (Youth Services) 02/2014- Present
 Provide excellent service to CRPL patrons, utilizing the library’s resources including the
OPAC and online databases.
 Develop and present engaging programming for children ages 0-12.
 Design and implement intergenerational programming.
 Develop and present monthly computer classes for adults, including Pinterest and Basic
Computer Skills.
 Collaborate with a team of librarians to implement Project Outcome surveys, collecting data
that demonstrates the value and impact of our library services and programs.
 Manage facility operations and help resolve patron and colleague issues when managers are
not available.
Orland Park Public Library Orland Park, IL
Youth Services Reference Librarian 11/2012 – 12/2013
 Provided high quality library services for children, teens, and adults at Orland Park Public
Library.
 Helped patrons find information and materials by providing reference and readers’ advisory
services.
 Implemented engaging and creative programming for children at Orland Park, as well as
assisted with teen programming.
 Provided digital instruction to patrons using library technology, which included iPads, Mac
computers, Windows computers, and Xbox systems.

2. Marion, IA • 319-329-0180 • bauetara@my.dom.edu
Tara J. Carrera-Bauer
River Forest Public Library River Forest, IL
Youth Services Associate 08/2012 – 12/2013
 Provided excellent service to the children and families of River Forest Public Library.
 Assisted patrons in their use of the library’s online resources including the OPAC and online
databases.
 Designed and presented programming for children ages 0-12.
 Implemented outreach programming, collaborating with local organizations such as Whole
Foods.
Circulation Clerk 01/2012 – 08/2013
 Provided friendly and personalized circulation services to all library patrons.
 Answered readers’/viewers’/listeners’ advisory and reference questions for children, teens,
and adults.
 Provided service at the adult reference desk during staff breaks.
North Riverside Public Library North Riverside, IL
Youth Services Substitute 09/2012 – 10/2013
 Provided excellent service to the children and families of North Riverside Public Library.
 Provided readers’ advisory and reference services at the children’s helpdesk.
 Assisted with collection development projects as assigned.
Dominican University Rebecca Crown Library River Forest, IL
Reference Librarian 08/2011-08/2012
 Provided personable, efficient, and knowledge-based service to students, staff and other
patrons at Dominican University.
 Helped students and other patrons learn to identify, locate, and retrieve information using
information resources within the library.
 Guided patrons in their use of computers and online databases such as EBSCOhost.
 Answered online chat questions in a friendly, clear and timely manner.
Oak Park Public Library Oak Park, IL
Story Time Intern 04/2012 – 06/2012
 Planned and performed in-house and preschool story times for children ages 2-6.
 Provided story time outreach programs to local preschools and daycares throughout Oak
Park.
 Chose age appropriate materials to enhance each story time, such as music and flannel
boards.
Library Technology Expertise
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Databases and eBooks: EBSCOhost databases, Newspaper Archives, OverDrive, and 3M
Library Systems: Millenium, Polaris, SIRSI, WorldCat, Voyager
General: A/V Meeting Room Equipment, Laptops, PCs, Macs, IPads