Amber Combs Email & Phone Number

Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States

Head of Youth Services DepartmentPlan and organize programs and events, including the Summer Reading Program for PreK, Children, and TeensPerform outreach in the community Maintain budget lines and grant funds

Elkin, North Carolina, United States

 Organized and implemented Children’s Summer Learning Program  Acted in lieu of Branch Manager in Branch Manager’s two-week absence, including supervision of staff of three Perform Circulation and Reference duties during daily front desk shift Assisted with renovation of library, including reorganization, shifting, and weeding Initiated new programs such as monthly Homeschool Meetups and STEAM Club Coordinated outreach story times with three local daycares… Show more  Organized and implemented Children’s Summer Learning Program  Acted in lieu of Branch Manager in Branch Manager’s two-week absence, including supervision of staff of three Perform Circulation and Reference duties during daily front desk shift Assisted with renovation of library, including reorganization, shifting, and weeding Initiated new programs such as monthly Homeschool Meetups and STEAM Club Coordinated outreach story times with three local daycares centers and Yadkin Valley Community School Worked with local elementary school to coordinate literacy nights, programming, library card ownership, etc. Show less

Boone, North Carolina, United States

 Supervised Youth Services Department, including staff of three and volunteers Organized weekly and monthly schedules for Youth Services staff  Managed Youth Services budgets using Microsoft Excel Expanded Youth Services collections and reorganized layout for more efficient browsing Began genrefication of Easy Reader section Performed weekly story times on rotation with other Youth Services staff Took part in local School Library Media Coordinator meetings to… Show more  Supervised Youth Services Department, including staff of three and volunteers Organized weekly and monthly schedules for Youth Services staff  Managed Youth Services budgets using Microsoft Excel Expanded Youth Services collections and reorganized layout for more efficient browsing Began genrefication of Easy Reader section Performed weekly story times on rotation with other Youth Services staff Took part in local School Library Media Coordinator meetings to establish communication Diversified outreach, including taking part in the local high school MountainCon Initiated new programs such as monthly Family Fun Nights and STEM Storytimes Acted in lieu of Branch Manager in Branch Manager’s absence Coordinated school visits for all local 1st and 6th grade students in Watauga County Scheduled Summer Learning Program programmers and events Show less

Elkin, North Carolina, United States

 Worked at front desk answering Reference questions and performing Circulation duties Assisted patrons with personal electronics and computers Faxed, scanned, and made copies for patrons Established multiple monthly teen programs, including Dungeons & Dragons meetings and anime club Expanded Young Adult collection using Junior Library Guild order Planned and implemented Summer Learning Program for tweens and teens Created displays to increase Young Adult materials… Show more  Worked at front desk answering Reference questions and performing Circulation duties Assisted patrons with personal electronics and computers Faxed, scanned, and made copies for patrons Established multiple monthly teen programs, including Dungeons & Dragons meetings and anime club Expanded Young Adult collection using Junior Library Guild order Planned and implemented Summer Learning Program for tweens and teens Created displays to increase Young Adult materials circulation Performed opening and closing procedures, including library security and book drops Designed monthly e-newsletter through Constant Contact Increased and maintained social media presence  Designed flyers and promotional materials using Canva and distributed them  Updated monthly library event calendar using LibCal Assisted with restructuring and upkeep of Northwestern Regional Library website Helped with children’s storytimes and programs as needed Updated library informational brochure for new users Trained in use of Evergreen library system, NC Cardinal Consortium policies, and NC Live database usage Participated in education webinars and conferences Show less

Marion, Virginia, United States

 Opened and closed library Processed magazines and genealogical publications Repaired or removed library materials Performed opening and closing procedures Created displays based on circulation needs Managed budget for Adult Services Overhauled Adult Services and initiated brand new adult programs Planned and implemented Summer Learning Program for adults Assisted with Interlibrary Loan Services

Bristol, Virginia, United States

 Developed programs for preteenagers and teenagers ages 11-19 Performed outreach book clubs and programs for Bristol, Virginia; Bristol, Tennessee; and Bluff City, Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs; as well as local YWCA TechGYRLS and YMCA after school and summer programs Expanded Young Adult collection using Publishers Weekly and other publications Planned and implemented Summer Learning Program for tweens, teens, and summer outreach groups Managed budget for Young Adult… Show more  Developed programs for preteenagers and teenagers ages 11-19 Performed outreach book clubs and programs for Bristol, Virginia; Bristol, Tennessee; and Bluff City, Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs; as well as local YWCA TechGYRLS and YMCA after school and summer programs Expanded Young Adult collection using Publishers Weekly and other publications Planned and implemented Summer Learning Program for tweens, teens, and summer outreach groups Managed budget for Young Adult department Created flyers and promotional materials using Canva and distributed them to local schools Trained for use in SirsiDynix library system Participated in educational webinars and conferences Show less

Marion, Virginia, United States

 Served as first point of contact for Circulation and Reference patrons Shelved, weeded, and shifted library materials  Answered multi-line phones and directed calls to appropriate person or department Handled monetary fines and book sales cash Updated Recommended Reading pamphlets for all age levels and genres Recorded daily Reference statistics Trained for daily use of Virtua and FASTRAC programs and their subsequent updates Assisted patrons in use of… Show more  Served as first point of contact for Circulation and Reference patrons Shelved, weeded, and shifted library materials  Answered multi-line phones and directed calls to appropriate person or department Handled monetary fines and book sales cash Updated Recommended Reading pamphlets for all age levels and genres Recorded daily Reference statistics Trained for daily use of Virtua and FASTRAC programs and their subsequent updates Assisted patrons in use of Xerox, fax machine, computers, and personal electronics Proctored and supervised tests for local students Helped patrons use genealogical materials and answered genealogy questions Performed opening and closing procedures, including balancing cash drawers Performed in-house and outreach children’s story times  Co-developed STEM activities and crafts for children and teens Assisted with development and implementation of teen programs Assisted Youth Services Librarian with Summer Learning Program activities Maintained library website and social media pages Trained and supervised college, teen, and community volunteers Created displays in Youth Services department Selected, inventoried, and prepared new materials for circulation Updated RFID tags on all library materials Show less

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Children And Youth Library Services

Graduated Summa cum Laude.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Graduated Summa cum Laude; wrote an Honors Thesis on the portrayal of the immoral and amoral feminism in the Harry Potter series.