Amber Salmon Email & Phone Number

United States

Akron, Ohio, Us

Provides assistance to customers in locating information, accessing various databases, and using the catalog through phone, chat, and email. Served as a Patent & Trademark librarian for 2 years. Currently serves as a health information librarian earning a Medical Library Association Consumer Health Information Specialization, Level 2. Maintains the Library of Things, kitchen tools, and cake pans collection. Chair of the Main Library signature event Akron Eats. Presented a variety of programs including: Bullet Journaling & Wellness Series, Tai Chi Series, Urban Homesteading, Think & Drink Book Club, 20s/30s Meet and Greet, etc. Display coordinator for the department. Shelver supervisor. Keeps current with collection maintance through weeding, discarding, and shelf reading.

Answered reference questions and instructed patrons in research methods, search strategies and locating sources of information. Ordered Large Print printed books from Baker & Taylor. Processed adult and children magazines, and newspapers daily. Taught a variety of programs for adults & teens in the community including: photography contests, painting classes, and trivia nights. Lead a monthly best-sellers book discussion and a bi-monthly romance book discussion. Served as a member on the NEO-RLS Marketing and Communications committee and Kent Free Library’s Staff Day committee.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Coordinated all adult book clubs, monthly programs, passive programs, and special events for the branch. Assisted with managerial duties including scheduling, hiring, and training new student assistants. Served as secretary for Staff Association and the Customer Service Committee. Member of the Strategic Planning Committee with a focus on strengthening internal communication. Maintained cash drawers, processed credit transactions, and filed banking reports daily. Participated in community outreach by serving on the Firestone Park Active Adult Committee at the Firestone Park Community Center, and leading the afterschool snack program for Teens.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Assisted patrons in locating and obtaining materials. Worked as a team with fellow library assistants to order supplies and keep the circulation office organized. Processed and organized periodicals and newspapers weekly. Created bulletin boards and displays monthly. Won the award for best bulletin board during the 2014 This City Reads competition. Maintained social media accounts.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Organized and maintained a wide inventory of periodicals and newspapers. Kept a detailed filing system for all 18 branches. Retrieved information from internal and external sources. Served as a receptionist by answering phone calls and welcoming visitors. Attended meetings and documented meeting minutes.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Greeted patrons and provided them with information at the reference desk on where library materials were located. Ensured that all books and other materials were properly shelved in their respective spaces. Cleaned shelves on a regular basis ensuring any need for book repairs or replacements. Helped library staff with displays, bulletin boards, and Summer Reading Club.

Developed the Career Center @ NEO webpage with an emphasis on website branding and professionalism. Gained experience presenting innovative programming through training activities for library staff. Helped plan and execute the NEO-RLS annual Spring Showcase. Presented a webinar and in person discussions on How to Maintain a Peaceful Attitude: Positivity in the Workplace.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History, Criticism And Conservation