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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Information Specialist serving corrections professionals with their research, technical support, and information requests in the NIC information Center.▪ Provides in-person and virtual reference services and research assistance to professionals in the corrections field▪ Maintains the collection of the NIC Information Center and keep resources up to date and in good condition▪ Provides technical assistance to corrections professional across the country via the Zendesk Help Desk▪ Attends professional conferences (for American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association) and staffs the NIC booth in the exhibition hall, answering professional queries and disseminating accurate and relevant information and customer-focused guidance to attendees.

Ocala, Florida Area

Assist the public with research and reference queries, both in-person as well as via telephone and electronic correspondence in a professional and courteous mannerWork with patrons at various skill levels on computers, as well as with printing, copying, faxing and troubleshooting their personal devicesDesign promotional materials for programs throughout the library systemCoordinate and manage a team of 8 to 10 people for the library’s social media efforts on Facebook and TwitterMentor and assist staff when necessary and offer guidance when requestedCompose FYI reports when incidences occur in the library that need to be recorded for later referenceCoordinate the teen volunteer services for the HQ-Ocala Public LibraryConduct outreach to local radio stations and surrounding schools to promote library programs, as well as organize attendance at the First Friday Art Walks in downtown OcalaCoordinate the schedule for the display cases, troubleshooting cancelations and no shows when neededCollaborate with the Friends of the Ocala Public Library for fundraising benefits

Ocala, Florida Area

Assisted the public with research and reference queries, in a professional and courteous mannerProvided guidance in the use of digital media resources, online databases and the online library catalogWorked with patrons at various skill levels on computers, as well as with printing, copying, faxing and troubleshooting their personal devicesTroubleshot daily functioning of library equipment and notified technical support or supervisor when there were issues beyond my capabilitiesPlanned and executed programming for the children and young adults of Marion County, including weekly story times for babies and preschool aged children and familiesKept informed of the current events in the news, on television, movies and in literature Stayed abreast of the most current children's literature as well as kept up to date on the popular adult literature on the shelf Created promotional signage for all Marion County Public Libraries, as well as coordinated with social media liaison to insure the best promotions were available for upcoming programs Coordinated art exhibitions with local area artists and facilitated installation and breakdown of monthly art shows in the meeting rooms and display case Conducted both opening and closing procedures, as well as handled the cash register when necessaryActed in a supervisory position when called upon, both at the Freedom Branch as well as at other library system branches when staffing was short and the need arose

Ocala, Florida Area

Assisted the public with research and reference queries Assisted and occasionally executed programming for the children and young adults of Marion County, including weekly story times for babies and preschool aged children and familiesCreated props and illustrative displays for the various youth programs and storytimesDesigned signage for the library system promoting library programsConducted both opening and closing procedures, as well as handled the cash register when necessary

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

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Commercial Recreation And Hospitality Management