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Masters of Library and Information Science (ALA accredited), GPA 3.83/4.0, Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, coursework completed at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, Summer 2006—Spring 2009 (anticipated)

Bachelor of Arts, English and creative writing, GPA 3.72/4.0, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Fall 1999—Spring 2003

• Introduction to Library Science
• Cataloging
• Management of Libraries and Information Centers
• Reference and Online Services
• Special Libraries
• Readers’ Advisory Services
• Services for Children and Young Adults
• Internet Fundamentals and Design
• Library 2.0
• Materials for Young Adults

Spring 2009

• History of Young Adult Literature (Independent Study)
• Practicum

Technology Experience

• Experienced using (X)HTML and CSS to create basic, attractive websites and blogs
• Experienced blogger and am confident creating content for library websites
• Currently serve on Virtual Services Team for the Great River Regional Library, offering opinions and expertise on social networking, the “millenial” generation, Web 2.0, and the way the internet is used
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, both 2007 and older versions
• Quick and accurate typist, with an average of 70+ words per minute
• Experienced using PCs and Apple computers

Work Experience

2005-present Library Assistant 1 Circulation/Distribution, St. Cloud, Great River Regional Library

• Staff a busy circulation desk; answer questions in person, by phone, and e-mail
  
• Problem solve and direct a diverse population of library users to appropriate staff
  
• Handle missing media parts problems
• Serve on Virtual Services Team, and department expert for computer and internet-related questions
• Supervise and answer task-related questions for Library Aides
• Assist in daily scheduling of tasks, and interviewing and checking references

Spring 2009 Practicum, St. Cloud State University Learning Resources Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota

• Internship in large academic library
  
• Staffed reference desk with professional librarians
• Observed teaching of Research Beyond Google and Library Instruction sessions
  
• Studied online chat reference service
• Attended faculty and department meetings

2005-present Branch Assistant Substitute, Great River Regional Library

• Experience working in a number of libraries, often as role of solo librarian in a branch
• Manage daily tasks, such as running reports, circulation work, and reference and readers’ advisory services
• Supervise Library Aides

2004-2005 Multi Branch Assistant, Great River Regional Library

• Responsible for managing daily tasks at a number of branch libraries, in the place of the Branch Librarian
• Completed circulation tasks, implemented reference and readers advisory services
• Supervised Library Aides

2004-2005 Bookseller, Barnes & Noble, St. Cloud, Minnesota

• Offered high quality customer service while cashiering and hand-selling books to customers
• Consistently met productivity goals, and helped customers locate book and media
• Restocked displays, shelved, and received orders for processing

1998-2003 Branch Library Aide, Waite Park, and Library Aide Substitute, Great River Regional Library, Waite Park, Minnesota

• Assisted Branch Librarian in completing daily tasks such as shelving, checking in, and maintaining displays
• Implemented Summer Reading Program for five summers

Additional Work Experiences

Fall 2007 Graduate Assistant to Professor Helen Humeston, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota

• Assisted in proofreading and editing cataloging textbook
• Created Chicago Style bibliography for textbook
  

2003-2004 Copy Desk Chief, News Link, Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska

• Served as the primary editor for all copy for 70+ corporate employee newsletter contracts
• Met deadlines, wrote copy, sent newsletters to print, and fielded customer questions

Workshops and Conferences Attended

March 2009 Library Technology Conference, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota

• Will present poster session on Libraries and Ning.com, the “do-it-yourself” social networking site
  

March 2008 Public Library Association Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Attended pre-conference session on management
  

September 2006 Minnesota Library Association Conference, St. Cloud, Minnesota

• Attended pre-conference session on cataloging new media types
  

May 2006 Library 2.0 Workshop with Michael Stephens, Willmar, Minnesota

Professional Memberships

American Library Association
Public Library Association
Young Adult Library Services Association