Damla Bek Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, Ny

I regularly coordinate with a staff of seven people who are placed across the system during our branch's closure for renovations. I manage the branch's budget for supplies and programs to ensure we have dynamic offerings for our patron base. I facilitate opportunities for programming and outreach within the community, including local schools, to ensure our patrons return to the branch when we reopen.

Mill Basin, Brooklyn

I worked collaboratively with my fellow supervisory staff to train new employees and manage their schedules. I consulted data collected about library usage to determine how we can better serve our community's needs. I facilitated programming that focuses on crafting and making, including a grant-funded initiative that circulates sewing machines across the library system and pairs it with sustainability-minded sewing workshops.

Mill Basin, Brooklyn

I provided reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups. I maintained and promoted the young adult collection through displays and booklists. I planned, conducted, and advertised age-appropriate programs tween and teen patrons. I applied for grants to fund non-traditional programs; i.e. 3-D printing, virtual reality exploration, etc. I visited schools and local community organizations to promote the library’s offerings. I acted as an advocate among both staff and patronage for young adults and their educational and social needs within the library.

Greater New York City Area

I supervised and assigned re-shelving, paging and shelf-reading tasks to student workers. I also performed daily circulation, reserve and fine accrual functions. Lastly, I worked directly with my supervisor to conceive, develop and document department workflows.

I provided operations support to the non-profit chair, such as messenger services and data entry.

I offered reception and information about exhibitions and programs for visitors at the front desk. I also processed continuing education credits for members of AIANY members and directed queries accordingly.

I greeted patrons upon entry of the library and explained our policies and procedures for security purposes. I also paged for and re-shelved various archival materials, such as maps, photographs, pamphlets, etc. Lastly, I aided in conducting light research to help the reference staff answer the daily influx of reference questions.

I collected, organized, cited and shared online resources available at the library using Zotero, an open-source research tool.

I oversaw the editorial and business departments of Baruch College's independent, student-run newspaper. We produced 25 issues per academic year with a circulation of 3,000 print copies. I also created and allocated a budget of $97,500 for operational uses and likewise managed the accurate and timely processing of up invoices.

I managed a pool of 20+ contributing, staff and senior staff writers to streamline production of content every week. Additionally, I developed working relationships with public relations contacts to craft arts- and fashion-related content suited to the needs of the Baruch College community.

I edited articles according to AP Style and the Ticker's in-house rules.

Midwood, Brooklyn

I paged for and re-shelved books to ensure maximum organization and order. I also helped patrons through various technological issues, such as printing, copying, scanning and locating information on the catalog computers.

I worked under my advisor to create lesson plans about college resources to help three classes of freshmen transition from high school to college. I maintained one-on-one contact with these students to help them work through academic, professional and stress management issues.

Master Of Library Science, Certificate In Children'S And Young Adult Services In The Public Library

Bachelor'S Degree, Information And Society

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