Dedicated, professional School Librarian with 20 years of work history creating positive experiences for children in Elementary and Middle School library settings. Advanced knowledge of automated library systems (Follett Destiny Discover) and trained in multiple content areas related to library operations and collection analysis. Proficient in assisting students and teachers in effective use of library resources and technologies. Consistent record of maintaining a clean, orderly, accessible library in a manner that encourages students and teachers in use of library facilities and materials. Positive social skills for interacting with and building rapport with children and school staff.
- Clear understanding of library functions, terminology, and procedures
- Efficient in operation of computers, Chromebooks, iPads, printers, laminators, and other technology devices including: Follett catalog circulation program, Destiny Discover, SORA, EPIC, Bitmoji Virtual Library, eBooks, and Microsoft Office programs
- Highly organized and able to maintain accurate library records and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Proficient in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Punctual, responsible, hardworking
- Ability to work within established school guidelines
- Knowledgeable about children's books and authors
Trainings and certificate of participation in Destiny Library Manager, Manager Essentials, Textbook Manager Essentials, and Follett Software Automation
Certification in passage of District Proficiency Test (CODESP)
Fredericksburg, TX, 08/2013 - Current
- Assist students and student groups in selecting books using Destiny Discover, accessing digital resources, use of library technologies and computer skills, as well as presenting book talks, read-aloud, and author studies
- Support teachers by maintaining state content standards and providing books at the appropriate grade and reading levels, scheduling library class times, recommendation of relevant or new reading materials, and pulling of books requested by teachers
- Check out, receive, catalog, barcode, and shelve books according to the Dewey Decimal System and account for library books using Follett catalogue circulation program
- Maintain library records including: MARC records, patron lists, circulation statistics, acquisition of titles based on district curriculum guidelines, scan books for inventory, prepare reports of damaged or lost books, overdue notices, repair and clean books, and weed damaged or out-dated books
- Organize library displays, plan activities (Makerspace, Book Fairs) and events that encourage students in use of library facilities and materials
- Assist parents in accessing physical and online library services for students
- Attend staff development meetings and conferences to maintain skills required to meet job expectations
- Perform related work including yard duty, providing office support, training library aides, and support of standardized testing as needed
City, STATE, 08/2006 - 06/2013
- Assisted students and student groups in book selection, accessing digital resources, and use of library technologies and computer skills
- Supported teachers by maintaining state content standards, provided books at the appropriate reading levels, scheduled library class times, and pulled books requested by teachers
- Checked out, received, cataloged, barcoded, and shelved books according to the Dewey Decimal System using Follett Destiny Discover
- Maintained library records, acquired books based on district curriculum guidelines, and maintained inventory, prepared reports, overdue notices, repaired books, and weeded damaged or out-dated books
- Organized library displays and planned Book Fairs
- Attended staff development meetings and conferences to maintain skills required to meet job expectations
- Performed related work including yard duty, providing office support, trained library aides, and supported standardized testing
City, STATE, 08/2004 - 06/2006
- Supported school principal and teaching staff by greeting visitors, answered daily phone calls on multi-line phone system, and transferred calls to appropriate department or employee, took messages, and responded to emails
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment
- Sorted incoming mail and transferred all correspondence to appropriate departments
- Organized files, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion
- Maintained operation of office equipment by coordinating with maintenance staff and calling for repairs
- Called parents to verify student absences and maintained absentee records using AERIES
- Bookkeeping and deposits of student body and general funds
- Balanced and kept lunch money receipts for student body
- Scheduled parent conferences, appointments with counselors, and prepared report cards
City, STATE, 08/1999 - 06/2004
- Assisted students in selection of books, accessing card catalogues, provided book talks, author studies, and story time with use of puppets
- Supported teachers by providing books at the appropriate grade and reading levels, scheduling library class times, recommended new reading materials, and pulled books requested by teachers
- Check out, receive, catalog, barcode, and shelve books according to the Dewey Decimal System
- Managed library records, prepared reports of damaged or lost books, created overdue notices, repaired, cleaned, and weeded damaged or out-dated books
- Created library displays, organized Book and Career Fairs
- Provided family library nights to support parents in checking out books for students
- Attended staff development meetings and conferences to meet job expectations
- Performed related work as required including yard duty and provided office support
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