Rebecca V.
Public Service Librarian at Cedar Rapids Public Library- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Public Library Director Certification
Iowa Library Services
Experience
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Service Librarian
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Nov 2021 - Present
Assists patrons and staff in the use of the library by delivering outstanding and personalized service and training including technology services. Maintains a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. Assists patrons and staff in the use of the library by delivering outstanding and personalized service and training including technology services. Maintains a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
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Library Director
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2021
•Successfully guided board and city officials through transfer of library gifts into city accounts, researching all viable options and resolving conflicts to find a compromise. •Built reputation for providing sound fiscal advice to Board of Trustees, balancing library needs with fiscal possibilities •Created formal application process and training procedure for library volunteers. •Created first, formal orientation process for new employees. •Re-wrote job descriptions to accurately reflect current duties, expectations, and industry standards. •Identified weaknesses in library policies during complete review, crafting eight new policies and updating others. •Oversaw development and implementation of over two-thirds of library’s strategic plan in three years. •Gained reputation for prudence when navigating local politics, customs, and pre-established local relationships. •Tripled number of adult library programs in first year, maintained this number subsequently, and diversified types of offered programs. •Grew attendance at adult programs by 300% through combination of new marketing strategies and new offerings. •Cultivated relationships with area organizations and leaders to create mutually beneficial partnerships. •Increased social media engagement by 37% on library’s Facebook. •Oversaw complete redesign and restructure of website. •Partnered with Friends of the Library group to complete joint projects. •Enabled more efficient genealogy research by working with Jones County Genealogical Society to integrate their collection into library’s own genealogical resources. •Boosted circulation of several collections, including DVDs, Nonfiction, and Fiction, via extensive weeding and restructuring project. •Taught information literacy skills as part of one-on-one instruction on online resources and technology, as well as reference interactions. •Became go-to person for assisting patrons with the most difficult reference and reader’s advisory questions. Show less
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Forest Center Supervisor
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
•Established the first card and board game collection using student feedback and grant money. •Encouraged student engagement using interactive bulletin boards. •Worked with Resident Hall Assistants and Administration to fund and host first multi-day Harry Potter program with interactive bulletin boards, educational programs, movie showings, and activities. •Supervised ten student employees. •Established the first card and board game collection using student feedback and grant money. •Encouraged student engagement using interactive bulletin boards. •Worked with Resident Hall Assistants and Administration to fund and host first multi-day Harry Potter program with interactive bulletin boards, educational programs, movie showings, and activities. •Supervised ten student employees.
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Anamosa United Methodist Church
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United States
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Secretary
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
•Created weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter. •Maintained and updated church records. •Organized and weeded choir music collection. •Performed regular secretarial duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, and assisting church members. •Created weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter. •Maintained and updated church records. •Organized and weeded choir music collection. •Performed regular secretarial duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, and assisting church members.
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Anamosa Community School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Paraprofessional
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
•Designed library website with Google Sites. •Created displays and competitions to attract students. •Taught students and teachers how to use electronic resources. •Updated electronic records and physical collection. •Designed library website with Google Sites. •Created displays and competitions to attract students. •Taught students and teachers how to use electronic resources. •Updated electronic records and physical collection.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Indiana University Bloomington
Master's Degree, Library Science -
2007 - 2011
Luther College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music
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