The Body Librarian

Resume

Arlene Haessler, LMT, MLIS | 305-292-2331 | ahaesslerlmt@gmail.com

Librarian Experience

Branch Manager
Monroe County Public Library (MCPL), Florida Keys | Marathon, FL
June 2022 – September 2023

  • Supervised daily operations, guiding staff, volunteers, and managing library services including circulation, reference, and public programs.
  • Trained new staff, conducted performance evaluations, and facilitated ongoing professional development.
  • Promoted library resources through community outreach, social media, and in-branch displays.
  • Managed collection development—recommending acquisitions, weeding outdated materials, and ensuring accurate cataloging and inventory.
  • Led planning and execution of library programs and events, such as educational workshops and reading initiatives.
  • Managed budget, tracking expenses, and adhering to financial allocations.
  • Coordinated outreach services, including homebound delivery and local event representation.
  • Ensured library policies, including safety protocols, were followed and maintained a welcoming environment for patrons.
  • Collaborated with other branches and external partners to provide unified services across the system.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance and resolved technical issues in a timely manner.

Assistant Branch Manager
Monroe County Public Library (MCPL), Florida Keys | Marathon, FL
June 2019 – June 2022

  • Assisted with all branch management duties, including social media and web presence.
  • Contributed to the successful transition to a new building in 2021.
  • Acted as Branch Manager at Key Largo and Islamorada branches, gaining experience in managing multiple locations.

Library Assistant
Monroe County Public Library (MCPL), Key West, FL
December 2018 – June 2019

  • Managed circulation, reference, and customer service duties.
  • Provided assistance to patrons in navigating library resources, answering inquiries, and delivering high-quality service.

Campus Librarian
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | Saint Augustine, FL
October 2017 – December 2018

  • Oversaw daily operations, managed an assistant and a team of student workers, ensured efficient service delivery.
  • Curated and managed a specialized health sciences collection, including books, journals, and databases.
  • Delivered personalized research assistance and developed instructional materials for students and faculty.
  • Provided workshops on information literacy, research methodologies, and citation management.
  • Managed the library’s budget and tracked expenditures to align with academic goals.

Other Experience

Massage Therapist, Key West & Marathon, FL | January 1997 – present

Practicing in Marathon since I started and in Key West since 1998

Lead Guide (Instructor ELA and Civics Middle Grades)
May Sands Montessori Charter School | Key West, FL
September 12, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | also employed as a substitute for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

Instructor
Florida Keys Learning Institute School of Massage | Key West, FL
July 2000 – January 2002

  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive 500-hour massage therapy certification program.
  • Designed lesson plans and provided instructional support for students.

Education

Master of Library & Information Science
University of South Florida, Focus: Health Information Resources and Librarianship

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Anthropology
University of Florida, Focus: Latin American Area Studies, Women’s Health, Spanish Language

Professional Development & Certifications

Leadership & Volunteer Activities

  • Medical Library Association (MLA) Consumer Health Information Specialist, Level 1 (2020)
  • Introduction to Instructional Design Workshop (2020)
  • Systematic Review Workshop – University of Michigan (2017)
  • Completed FAIR Data Principles Course – Research Data Management (2021)
  • Newsletter Editor, Florida Health Sciences Library Association (2017-2020)
  • Committee Member, Florida Library Association Leadership Development Committee (2017-2018)
  • Subcommittee Chair, Florida Library Association Conference Planning Committee (2018-2019)
  • Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Chapter President, Newsletter Editor, and State Executive Board Member (2000-2011, 2013-2018)

Presentations & Workshops

  • Adaptive Yoga in the Library – Florida Library Association Conference (2022)
  • Continuing Education Courses for Massage Therapists (2019-2025)
  • Leading by Influence – NEFLIN/FLA Regional Meetup (2018)
  • Kneading Knowledge: Information Literacy for Massage Therapists – Florida State Massage Therapy Association (2018)
  • Systematic Reviews for Librarians – University of Michigan (2018)

References

  • Lorenia Diaz, former Branch Manager Monroe County Public Library, 520-309-0261, lorenia.diaz@pima.gov
  • Jessica Cain, former Campus Librarian, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, 501-416-3619, jessica.cain2@va.gov
  • Sandra McCoy, Principal, May Sands Montessori, 305-293-1400, sandy@maysandsmontessori.com
  • Kenneth T. Clarke, former colleague Monroe County, 786-647-3806, kenken305@gmail.com

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