Karin Roslund

LIS Professional

Karin Roslund (she/her/hers) is a Pratt School of Information graduate who currently works as a Librarian at the Dunellen Public Library.Her professional interests include developing library programming, information literacy, and building community relationships.

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Dunellen Public Library lawn sign welcoming Karin Roslund.

Work

While working at the Dunellen Public Library, Karin has implemented many new programs. This includes STEAM craft projects, seasonal outdoor water programs, sensory storytimes, and cultural heritage celebrations.Organizations collaborated with:
-Rutgers University, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences
-Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park
-Beginning World Changers
-Elijah's Promise
-Turtle Back Zoo
...and more!In addition to coordinating library events, Karin facilitates collection development, conducts outreach, and assists with day-to-day operations.

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Dunellen Public Library, Children & Adult Services
Librarian
^{September 2021 - Current}
South Orange Public Library, Children & Adult Services
Part-Time Librarian
^{September 2021 - June 2022}
Library Assistant
^{February 2021 - August 2021}
New-York Historical Society, Education Department
Teen Programs and Tech Commons Intern
^{September 2019 - December 2019}
Museum of Chinese in America, Public Programs
Public Programs Intern
^{January 2019 - May 2019}
Japan Society, Education Department
Family & Education Intern
^{September 2018 - May 2019}

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projects

Below are four projects Karin completed as a student at Pratt Institute. Each project fulfills a learning outcome required by the Pratt MSLIS Portfolio.Learning Outcomes:

Foundations of Library and Information Studies- Apply core concepts and theories to information collection, organization, and access in multiple environments.
User-Centered Services- Meet information needs of diverse user communities across multiple communication formats (e.g. oral, written, visual, interactive).
Technology- Select and apply tools and technologies used in the field to improve information functions.
Research- Investigate information environments and users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences through appropriate research methods and analysis.
Ethical/Creative/Critical Practice- Apply core ethical principles to professional practice and understand the broad impact of information on society. Raise critical questions about information, its production, dissemination, storage and preservation.