Department of Library Public Services Faculty & Staff - Nikole Wolfe

Nikole Wolfe

Instructor (Part-Time), Sunday Weekend Librarian

Office:  106 Helm Library
Phone:  (270) 745-6125
Email:  nikole.wolfe@wku.edu

Bio

Position Description

Nikole is responsible for providing reference and research assistance on Sundays.

Work Experience

Regional Librarian, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, 12/08-Present

• Serve as regional administrator for fifteen public libraries
• Facilitate the development of improved library services through training & orientation for library boards, directors and staff.
• Attend library board meetings and advise directors and trustees on legislation affecting libraries.
• Plan and promote continuing education events for all library staff.
• Provide training and orientation to new public library trustees.
• Create and distribute statistical data to libraries in the region.
• Inform directors and staff of grant opportunities and new programs available to libraries.
• Advise libraries on development and revisions of policies and procedures.
• Advise libraries on various issues regarding personnel, finances, long range planning, taxes, etc.

Children's & Youth Services Consultant, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, 07/2005-12/08

• Provide training and consultation to public librarians serving youth
• Develop bibliographies and book exhibits on topics relevant to youth services
• Develop training workshops and resources for youth librarians
• Partner with other organizations to provide training
• Coordinate statewide Summer Reading Program
• Monitor children’s and teen programming grants

Librarian Assistant, Lexington Public Library Tates Creek Branch, Lexington, KY, 07/2000-07/2005

• Perform circulation duties including checking materials in and out.
• Welcome new patrons to library and assign library cards.
• Answer directional and basic reference questions.
• Assist patrons in locating materials by searching the catalog and the shelf.
• Place patrons on reserve for materials.
• Reader’s advisory services