A summary of all my extracurricular librarian work from 2015 to present
Librarian volunteer/committee work
Current ALA Division and Roundtable Memberships: ALSC, YALSA, Rainbow RT, and Graphic Novels and Comics RT
Content Editor, Kids Graphic Novel Reviews (October 2015 – present) No Flying, No Tights http://noflyingnotights.com
GNCRT Committee Co-Chair (July 2023 – June 2024) Awards Exploratory Committee
Stonewall Book Award Committee Member (February 2022 – January 2024) Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award
YALSA Blogger (January 2020 – January 2022) Great Graphic Novels for Teens
GLBTRT Committee Member (July 2018 – June 2020) News & Reviews Committee
GNCRT Committee Co-Chair (September 2019 – June 2020) Conference Planning and Programming Committee
GNCRT Committee Member (September 2018 – June 2019) Conference Planning and Programming Committee
Nomination Committee Member (August 2016 – July 2019) Louisiana Young Readers Choice Awards, 6th – 8th Grade
ALSC Committee Chair (July 2017 – June 2018) Local Arrangements Committee
YALSA Grant Jury Member (November 2016 – January 2017) Baker & Taylor/YALSA Collection Development Grant
Writing/Reviewing
Geaux Girl Magazine Contributor:
- Column: Must Read Books (Spring 2018 – present) https://geauxgirlmagazine.org/category/entertainment/books/
NOLA Family Magazine Co-Contributor:
School Library Journal Contributor:
- “Space.” Series Made Simple: A Supplement to School Library Journal, Spring 2022.
- “Astral Analysis: Space.” Series Made Simple: A Supplement to School Library Journal, Fall 2021.
- “Out of this World: Space.” Series Made Simple: A Supplement to School Library Journal, Spring 2021.
- “Earthly Marvels: Natural Science.” Series Made Simple: A Supplement to School Library Journal, Fall 2020.
- Best Nonfiction Books of 2020 Committee
- Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 Committee
- “Focus On: The Eagle Lands.” School Library Journal. July 2019.
- Reviewer (July 2016 – July 2021)
Helwick, K. (2018) “#alaac18: Staying Safe in New Orleans.” ALSC Blog. Retrieved from http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2018/06/alaac18-staying-safe-in-new-orleans/
Helwick, K. (2016) “Speed Dating: #alaac16 Style.” ALSC Blog. Retrieved from http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/06/speed-dating-alaac16-style/
Helwick, K. (2016) “Libraries! Comics! Women! It’s Valhalla!” ALSC Blog. Retrieved from http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/06/libraries-comics-women-valhalla/
Helwick, K. (2015) “Collecting Comics: adapted from your favorite TV shows.” Cosplay, Comics, and Geek Culture in Libraries. Retrieved from http://ccgclibraries.com/collecting-comics-adapted-from-your-favorite-tv-shows/
Helwick, K. (2015) “Doctor Who Comics: a guide to The Doctor’s graphic companions.” Cosplay, Comics, and Geek Culture in Libraries. Retrieved from http://ccgclibraries.com/doctor-who-comics-a-guide-to-the-doctors-graphic-companions/
Education
ALA Emerging Leader Program, Class of 2019
Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training (February 2018) ALA Midwinter 2018 in Denver, CO
Diversity and Cultural Competency Training: Collections & RA (November 2017) Library Journal Professional Development Course
The Caldecott Medal: Understanding Distinguished Art in Picture Books (Spring 2016) ALSC Online Course
Library Conference presentations
“Demystifying Anime & Manga: What You Need to Know About Collecting, Promoting, and Programming Around these Popular Mediums,” Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, March 2020, Lafayette, LA. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
“Engaging the Non-Librarian: Intellectual Freedom is Everyone’s Fight,” American Library Association Annual Conference, Emerging Leaders Poster Session, June 2019, Washington D.C.
“Unconventional Outreach: Going Where the People Are,” Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, March 2018, Alexandria, LA.
“Tricks of the Trade: Tips for Collecting Comics and Manga,” American Library Association Annual Conference, Ignite Session, June 2016, Orlando, FL.
“Growing Your Graphic Novel Collection,” Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, March 2016, Baton Rouge, LA. “Reflecting the World around Us: Collecting Diverse Materials for Children and Teens,” Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, March 2016, Baton Rouge, LA.