Indian Prairie Public Library
T.J. Szafranski has a diverse work experience. Starting in 2008, they worked as an English Tutor and Theme Grader at Bremen High School until February 2009. Following that, from August 2009 to January 2011, they worked as a Researcher and Writer at The Toilet Paper. In 2012, T.J. took on the role of an Archivist at the Black Metropolis Research Consortium until February 2013. From March 2013 onwards, they joined the Lake Villa District Library as a Virtual Services and Reference Librarian. Their most recent position is with the Indian Prairie Public Library, where they have been the Assistant Head of Technology Services since April 2016.
T.J. Szafranski pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric/Creative Writing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing it from 2004 to 2008. Following this, T.J. continued their education at Dominican University, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Library and Information Science from 2011 to 2012.
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Indian Prairie Public Library
Mission We enrich peoples’ lives by providing opportunities to explore, connect, and be inspired. Vision Lives are enriched and dreams are realized. Service Philosophy Exceptional service is our passion We are caring and friendly. We listen to the needs and interests of each individual. We develop our services with deliberate and thoughtful care. We welcome our community and are committed to making everyone’s library experience enjoyable. Strategic Plan 2019-2022 Initiatives Empowering: We empower people to fulfill their potential and cultivate their interests. Key Initiatives We care about people and cultivate relationships to connect around individual interest and their information, education, and entertainment needs. We offer interest-driven programs that spark enjoyment, participation, learning, and creativity. We curate dynamic collections that are exciting, responsive, and inclusive. We provide opportunities for our residents to discover, learn about, and use technology. We use innovative ways to reach and inform our community about all we have to offer and to share our stories of impact. Welcoming: We are a welcoming place for all and a preferred destination. Key Initiatives Our commitment to exceptional experiences for everyone guides the development of our services and assures outstanding hospitality. We continuously learn about our community's needs and interests to ensure we are inclusive. Our physical and virtual spaces are welcoming, engaging, useful, and easy to use. Connecting: We are a vital partner in a strong community and a catalyst for bringing people together. Key Initiatives We increase opportunities for people to connect and engage with each other. We develop and nurture partnerships that benefit our community. We grow our reputation as a valued community resource and partner.