Experience in Academic Libraries

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota / SCF Libraries

• Access Services Supervisor, 2017-2023.
• Reference & Instruction Librarian, 2016-2017
• Library Specialist, 2014-2016
• Librarian, Part-Time, 2012-2014
• Library Assistant, 2011-2012

Related Publication: Long, A. K. (2020). The Family Heritage House: A unique museum-college library partnership. Florida Libraries, 63(1), 30-34.

Experience in Public Libraries & Community Programs

(as contracted presenter)

• Bilingual Storyteller: Cuentos Bilingües – Sarasota County Libraries, 2020
• Discussion Leader & Storyteller: Florida Humanities Council (FHC) Prime Time Family Literacy– Sarasota County Libraries, 2016-2017
• Training Facilitator: Mind in the Making Literacy – Sarasota and Manatee Counties, 2017
• Discussion Leader: Prime Time Family Literacy Program (FHC) – Manatee Public Libraries, 2013-15
• Facilitator: Community Conversations (FHC)  – Manatee Public Libraries, 2013-14

Related Publications:

Long, A. K. (Anticipated 2023). Youth Services. In J. Bossaller & D. Adkins, Introduction to Public Librarianship (4th ed.). ALA Editions.

Long, A. K. (2017). Youth services in public libraries: History, core services, challenges, and opportunities. In J. Bossaller & K. de la P. McCook, Introduction to Public Librarianship (3rd. ed.). ALA Editions.

Experience in School Librarianship

• State College of Florida Collegiate School (6th-12th) – SCF Library Liaison & YA Collection Selector
• SCF Library Dual Enrollment & School District Liaison
• Florida Media in Education (FAME) – Florida Teens Read Committee

Literacy Programs

(as volunteer)

• Soar in 4, Family Literacy – Manatee County, 2018-2023
• Take Stock in Children – 2012-2022
• Harvest Bayshore Community Garden & Little Free Library, 2012