Experience

Library and Information Resources Network, Inc.

• Clearwater, Florida, United States

• Librarian

  • Aug 2023 - Present



San Antonio Public Library

• San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Teen Services Librarian

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

  -Provided reference/research services to patrons of all ages utilizing both traditional and online sources -Assisted patrons in document-retrieval using online databases and journal articles -Assisted patrons in using Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint -Facilitated weekly teen programs and special events for youth to include STEM, arts, cooking, and crafting activities -Developed, implemented, and evaluated programs and services within the framework of San Antonio Public Library’s teen services mission and with teen involvement whenever possible -Promoted library services for teens through engagement with parents, educators, and other youth-serving community agencies -Served as lead moderator for teen Discord program, Bookworms, a weekly teen book group as well as assisted with Sunday Funday, an online gaming group -Managed and mentored teen volunteers -Maintained and evaluated young adult book/periodical collection -Served as Librarian in Charge in the absence of manager and assistant manager -Assisted patrons with set-up and use of digital library collections through Overdrive and Libby by Overdrive on Android and Mac devices Show less



The University of Texas at San Antonio

• San Antonio, Texas Area

• Reference Librarian (TEMP)

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

  -Provided reference/research services via ZenDesk chat service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors (Position ended due to budgetary constraints) -Researched university databases such as PubMed, Academic Search Complete, PsycInfo, etc. to assist students with research projects -Provided reference/research services via ZenDesk chat service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors (Position ended due to budgetary constraints) -Researched university databases such as PubMed, Academic Search Complete, PsycInfo, etc. to assist students with research projects



San Antonio Public Library

• San Antonio, Texas

• Adult Services Librarian I

  • May 2017 - Oct 2019

  -Provided reference service to patrons of all ages utilizing both traditional and online sources in Reference department; advise and/or recommend titles when appropriate -Served as Librarian in Charge in the absence of manager and assistant manager -Prepared PowerPoint and instruct patrons on how to use Microsoft Excel -Instructed patrons to effectively use library databases such as Academic Search Complete, Ancestry, and others. -Planned, implemented, and served as lead on first all-ages program at Brook Hollow Branch library-Star Wars: Last Jedi Release party -Planned, coordinated, and presented programs specifically for adult patrons such as managing five book groups, healthy eating programs, DIY crafting series, etc -Assisted patrons with use of digital collections through Overdrive and Libby by Overdrive on android and Mac devices. -Maintained and evaluated branch collection including fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and visual media. -Collaborated with other librarians on programming committees such as Holocaust Learn and Remember, Fiesta, and Winter Holidays. Show less



West Florida Public Library

• Pensacola, Florida Area

• Adult Services/E-Resources Librarian

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

  -Provided reference service to patrons of all ages utilizing both traditional and online sources in Reference and Fiction departments; advise and/or recommend titles when appropriate -Assistant program manager for Career Online High School -Managed the acquisitions and maintenance of databases including replacement of auto repair database and inclusion of NoveList -Monitored book collection; weed outdated or damaged books, specifically in the history collection; identified books that require repair -Compiled list of new travel guides for purchase using Brodart Bibz database -Collaborated and assist with program planning-(Star Trek Day and RB Digital classes) -Conducted one-on-one RB Digital tutoring sessions with patrons -Assisted in system-wide book de-selection project -Repaired spines of books, replace labels, and fix loose pages -Lead Librarian for special collection; Jazz Room-Reorganized the room to allow for more space for materials -Project manager for West Florida Public Libraries’ Wikipedia page revision Show less



Jack Tarver Library

• Macon, Georgia

• Reference Librarian (part-time)

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  -Answered and researched reference questions via telephone, email, and virtual reference -Demonstrated database searches -Provided reference services to undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and community patrons -Answered and researched reference questions via telephone, email, and virtual reference -Demonstrated database searches -Provided reference services to undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and community patrons



Jack Tarver Library

• Macon, Georgia Area

• Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  -Provided research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community via telephone, email, and virtual reference -Assessed the special collections photo archive to identify materials appropriate for use in a year-long social media project -Analyzed/reviewed circulation trends for Collection Management and made purchasing recommendations on what changes needed to be made to the collection -Cataloged twelve original dissertations/thesis records, creating twelve unique records using Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium, now searchable through both the Jack Tarver Library catalog and OCLC Worldshare -Co-taught an instruction session focusing on research and library skills for first year students-Boolean Operators and Phrase Searching -Collaborated with a master teacher to develop information literacy lesson plans Show less



Richland Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• News Associate

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Taught and assisted patrons in locating materials using Horizon catalog system-Assisted patrons with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)-Used microfilm readers to locate requested obituaries and articles-Worked information desk, providing directional assistance and answering general questions about the library; also assisted with the summer reading program sign up and awarding prizes

• Film & Sound Shelver

  • Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

  -Assisted patrons in locating digital and audio media-Used Horizon catalog to find requested materials-Greeted patrons and answered questions-Organized shelves and materials-Answered questions in person and by phone