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City: San Antonio, TX
Telephone:
1-210-534-9916
Teaching & Professional Interests
Research Interests
- Public Libraries
- Young Adult Services
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Jennifer Velásquez
Lecturer
Jennifer Velásquez serves as Coordinator of Teen Services for the San Antonio Public Library System (San Antonio, TX) and manages the daily operations of the Teen Services Department of the San Antonio Central Library.
In 2005, The New York Times recognized her work in the area of teen services when she was a recipient of the New York Times Librarian Award. Her programs were twice recognized as YALSA Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults Award recipients. In 1996, her work was recognized with La Promesa Award for Outstanding Programming to Latino Youth from The National Latino Children's Institute.
Courses Taught
Education
- M.L.I.S. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (1991)
- B.A. (Art History) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1987)
Academic & Professional Experience
- Coordinator of Teen Services, San Antonio Public Library System, San Antonio, TX (2000-PRESENT)
- Youth(wired) Department Manager, Librarian III, San Antonio Public Library System, San Antonio, TX (1997-2000)
- Young Adults Services, Librarian II, San Antonio Public Library System, San Antonio, TX (1995-1997)
- Children's Services, Librarian I, Manatee County Public Library System, Bradenton, FL (1991-1995)
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