Kathryn Buder
Librarian at CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Contra Costa County Library
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Librarian
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Library Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
- Led the entire Teen Service presence at El Cerrito Library; began a Teen Advisory Group, started a highly popular Tween Book Club, established a connection with the local high school and set up monthly on-site visits to sign students up for library cards, planned and presented regular library programs for teens. - Assisted in the management of the Young Adult collection; assessing materials for weeding based on collection management guidelines. - Served as a member of the Teen Services Committee for Contra Costa County Library and assisted in the planning of county-wide initiatives for students aged 12-18- Advised patrons of library policies, procedures, and services. Enforced those policies when necessary. - Operated computers to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials, and charged and discharged library materials.- Answered general reference and information questions in person and over the phone. - Assisted patrons in selecting and locating specific titles. - Instructed patrons in the use of the online catalog, databases, and digital resources.- Unpacked and sorted daily book shipments and distributed as indicated; processed library materials for circulation.- Reassigned materials from one library collection to another, following established procedures.- Prepared various materials such as books, periodicals, newspapers and video and audio recordings for circulation; entered materials into circulation database.- Assisted at the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, and calculating and collecting fines. - Received and processed requests and reserves.- On occasion, was responsible for opening and/or closing a branch library according to established schedules and procedures. Show less
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Library Aide
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
Sorted and returned books, periodicals, and other library materials to proper places on shelves.Packed and unpacked books.Straightened and corrected the order of books on shelves.Charged out books utilizing an automated library circulation system.Accepted returned books, assessed overdue penalties.Answered directional queries and questions about library systems and policies. Assisted Librarians and Library Assistants in creating and executing library programs.
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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Temporary Marketing Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
• Developed and maintained referral source and prospect database and mailing list. • Managed outbound group communications to referral source network and prospect list. • Assisted with outbound communication strategy (Twitter, LinkedIn, Client Advisories). • Prepared and assembled firm brochures for conferences and meetings. • Compiled weekly briefing binders from food industry newsletters. • Tracked food industry related events and registered attendants. • Managed the initial steps of creating a referral acknowledgement gift basket program. Show less
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Berkeley Symphony
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Intern
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
• Assisted Patron Services Manager with all box office projects including: arts database management, patron inquiries, ticketing, subscription renewals, and social media • Served as event support for the patron services, operations and development departments • Aided the development team with mailings and administrative support • Recently was put in charge of managing and updating the content of the WordPress hosted website • Assisted Patron Services Manager with all box office projects including: arts database management, patron inquiries, ticketing, subscription renewals, and social media • Served as event support for the patron services, operations and development departments • Aided the development team with mailings and administrative support • Recently was put in charge of managing and updating the content of the WordPress hosted website
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K2Tog - Knitting the World Together
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Albany, CA
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Store Manager
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
On top of continuing the responsibilities of a sales associate, as Manager of K2Tog I: • Created a budget for each of the departments within our inventory • Kept track of inventory and placed orders with vendors • Trained new employees in the operations of the store • Scheduled classes for five teachers and mantained contact with both teachers and prospective students • Updated the store website, and entered new data into our inventory tracking system On top of continuing the responsibilities of a sales associate, as Manager of K2Tog I: • Created a budget for each of the departments within our inventory • Kept track of inventory and placed orders with vendors • Trained new employees in the operations of the store • Scheduled classes for five teachers and mantained contact with both teachers and prospective students • Updated the store website, and entered new data into our inventory tracking system
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K2Tog
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Albany, CA
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Sales Associate
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
• Mastered QuickBooks Point of Sale, and manned the cash register. • Aided customers in their choice of knitting or crochet projects, yarns and notions. • Responsible for regularly organizing displays for class schedules. • Worked as a team with fellow employees in order to keep the shop clean and the shelves properly stocked. • Mastered QuickBooks Point of Sale, and manned the cash register. • Aided customers in their choice of knitting or crochet projects, yarns and notions. • Responsible for regularly organizing displays for class schedules. • Worked as a team with fellow employees in order to keep the shop clean and the shelves properly stocked.
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Studio KMV: Sudha Marsh Design
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Oakland, CA
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Personal Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
• Drafted invoices for clients, and recorded income in yearly spreadsheets • Created order forms for clients, and kept track of all orders in progress (payments, order time, shipping time, delivery dates, installation dates) • Updated client binders with the specifications of multiple projects • Maintained all social media accounts including: Houzz, Facebook, company website, Pinterest. • Drafted and edited contracts with clients • Placed orders with vendors • Picked up and delivered supplies to work sites • Researched products and consumer reviews • Created spreadsheets of project schedules and accurately entered data on all products to be ordered • Ran errands for the designer (buying office supplies, picking up blueprints, etc.) • Updated tax preparation spreadsheet weekly by quickly and accurately inputting data Show less
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San Francisco Theological Seminary
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Volunteer
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2012 - 2013
• Worked in the Business and Administrative office assisting the CEO with filing, general document organization, and data entry. • Helped the HR director set up potlucks and keep essential forms in supply. • Aided the Administrative Assistant to the President with document preparation and planning for board meetings • Worked in the Business and Administrative office assisting the CEO with filing, general document organization, and data entry. • Helped the HR director set up potlucks and keep essential forms in supply. • Aided the Administrative Assistant to the President with document preparation and planning for board meetings
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ACCENT International Study Center; Rome, Italy
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Rome Area, Italy
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Library Assistant
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
• Managed the circulation desk and informed students when their books were overdue. • Maintained a clean and quiet study area. • Re-shelved returned books and helped students find resources relevant to their course of study. • Managed the circulation desk and informed students when their books were overdue. • Maintained a clean and quiet study area. • Re-shelved returned books and helped students find resources relevant to their course of study.
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Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
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University of California Berkeley
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Student Volunteer
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May 2010 - Dec 2011
• Photographed, handled and displayed artifacts and antiquities. • Used photoshop to enhance the image quality, and uploaded the images to an online digital database. • Responsible for handling objects, updating object information, and pulling objects for in-museum class lectures. • Photographed, handled and displayed artifacts and antiquities. • Used photoshop to enhance the image quality, and uploaded the images to an online digital database. • Responsible for handling objects, updating object information, and pulling objects for in-museum class lectures.
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Education
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San Jose State University
Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Public Librarianship and Youth Services -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classical and Ancient Studies -
Saint Mary's College High School
High School Diploma, Summa Cum Laude