Beatrice Calvin

Beatrice Calvin, M. A. Counseling, CWWS, CDF, has extensive experience in professional development and career services within the library field. Currently serving as the Editor of Library Worklife at the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association since November 2011, Beatrice oversees content for HR E-News aimed at leaders in the library sector. Additionally, as Manager of Professional Development at the American Library Association since 2000, responsibilities include managing professional development activities, providing leadership training for early-career professionals, and conducting career consultations. Previous roles include Program Officer for Placement & Recruitment, where Beatrice managed job placement services and coordinated career workshops, and a brief tenure as a Communications Officer at Joliet Junior College. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Counseling from Governors State University and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.