Meet the Staff: Jo in Brazoria

Name?
Jo

Position?
children’s specialist/assistant branch manager

What are your general job duties?
My main task is to plan and implement all children’s programming, including teen events and summer reading activities, and to manage the children’s collection. I also prepare branch press releases, narratives, FYI newsletter and monthly statistics. I help out at the circulation desk and with shelving and assist our branch manager when needed.

How long have you worked with the library system?
5 years

What are your favorite books or authors?
My favorite authors are John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks and Mary Kay Andrews. I like to read historical fiction and light mysteries as well as biographies. Anything set in the South will capture my attention.

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy cooking, working in the yard and different kinds of crafting and sewing. I am trying to learn how to crochet. I also like to read and watch movies.

Where are you originally from?
Tyler, Texas

Where did you go to school?
I went to school in Tyler at Robert E. Lee High School.
I received my associates degree from Tyler Jr. College and my BS in education from the University of Texas at Tyler.
I am currently studying for my masters in library science online through the University of North Texas.

What do you like best about working at the library?
My favorite thing about working in the library is the daily interaction with our patrons and my co-workers.