Objectives
I am seeking a position that will take advantage of my Master of Library and Information Sciences. I have a variety of skills that I learned both through on the job experiences and while taking classes at the graduate level. Working in smaller public libraries provided me with several opportunities to work various operations within the library position.
Professional Experience
University Bookstore- Tech Center Sales Associate- February 2016-Present Seattle, WA
- Greeted customers in the Technology Center of the bookstore
- Worked with customers to determine best technology purchases for their needs
- Provided friendly, positive customer experiences and answering any questions
- Kept Tech Center neat and organized, performing other tasks as assigned
Westbrook Public Library- Internship/Work Study- Fall 2014- Spring 2015 Westbrook, CT
- One-To-One Librarian Sessions and larger Technology classes.
- Worked in the circulation department and answered technical/reference questions
- Cataloged the nonfiction audiobooks using the Dewey Decimal System
- Coordinated and held technology programs for general public
Guilford Free Library- Circulation Assistant- Spring 2013- September 2015 Guilford, CT
- Performed circulation duties: check-out, handling fines and directing patrons
- Performed reference duties: cataloging magazines, finding resources for patrons
- Assisted patrons with personal and library technology throughout departments
- Assisted staff members with patron programs and book “weeding” efforts
Education
Southern Connecticut State University, September 2012-May 2015 New Haven, CT
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences
Roger Williams University, August 2008-May 2012 Bristol, RI
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major – Creative Writing; Minor – Graphic Design
- President’s Scholarship Recipient
- Member of Dean’s List for four years of undergraduate studies
Professional Affiliations:
- American Library Association
- Washington Library Association
Skills:
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Picasa Photo Editing, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), Google Platform Tools
- Knowledgeable of Mac and PC systems, and Epson printing equipment (including Stylus and Plotter Printers)
- Well versed in the use and application of databases and search engines
- Proficiency with library collection software (Sierra Library Software)
- Moderate French Speaking and American Sign Language ability
Activities
Roger Williams University
- Community Soup Kitchen- 2006-2008
- Stage Company– stagehand – 2009 to 2012
- Literary Magazine (Mt. Hope)- Fall of 2011
- Student Literary Magazine –2009 to 2010; Head of Technical Layout 2010
- Fencing club- 2009 to 2010
- School Newspaper- contributor – 2009 to 2010