Elna McIntosh
Classified Librarian at Challenger Middle School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Challenger Middle School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classified Librarian
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Library Paraprofessional
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2020
Train, supervise, and assess student and adult volunteers;Improve book circulation by conducting booktalks where a selection of books are advertised to classes at a time;Improved the efficiency and ease of magazine checkout by totally revising the old system;Maintain and update the catalog of materials, fixing errors either preemptively or promptly;Co-ran, advertised, cashiered, and recruited and scheduled volunteers for the Scholastic Bookfair;Created, advertised, and led a weekly student bookclub and discussion group;Annually implement the "Book Madness" reading competition;Maintain and update the library website using Microsoft Sharepoint;Regularly attend professional development training and opportunities;Order office and library-specific supplies when necessary, ensuring stock is always full Show less
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Pikes Peak Library District
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United States
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Libraries
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teen Volunteer Coordinator
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
Interviewed, hired, trained, and scheduled ~30 volunteers from ages 12-16 Interviewed, hired, trained, and scheduled ~30 volunteers from ages 12-16
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Ross Dress for Less
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United States
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Retail Associate
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
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Kenyon College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research and Reference Intern
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Aug 2013 - May 2016
Created an online FAQ; Co-ran various community events; Helped patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provided technical assistance when needed; Provided assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects; Analyzed patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information; Searched standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions; Processed interlibrary loans for patrons; Verified bibliographical data for materials and papers; Planned and conducted community outreach programs and library tours; Taught library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases; Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies; Assembled and arranged display materials. Show less
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Revue Défense Nationale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Read abstracts and letters from the editor and rewrote material from French into English; Compiled terminology and information to be used in translations; Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words and concepts; Referred to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy; Proofread, edited, and revised translated materials; Published an article in French for the online version of the publication Show less
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The Broadmoor
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United States
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Hospitality
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500 - 600 Employee
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Server
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
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Pool Attendant and Server
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Pool Attendant
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
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Jimmy John's
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Inshop employee
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
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Education
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Kenyon College
Bachelors, International Studies; Comparative World Literature -
Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII)
Études internationaux -
Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France
International/Global Studies