Devon Smith (Yost) Email & Phone Number

Fulton, Missouri, United States

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Responsible for the Homebound Program, overseeing the management of 45+ patron accounts.Manage a team of twelve volunteers, including recruitment, interviews, and training.Curate multiple, diverse collections both in print and digital formats.Track, evaluate, and report statistics for digital resources.Pioneered outreach initiatives with local schools and community agencies.Plan and implement adult programs in collaboration with local businesses, departments, and organizations.Provide personalized reader's advisory services through one-on-one interviews, leveraging interpersonal skills and a range of online and print resources.Address a wide array of reference questions promptly and accurately, utilizing multiple Integrated Library Systems.Conceptualize and craft numerous book displays, brochures, posters, and promotional materials.Actively participated in in-house committees dedicated to enhancing library services, aesthetics, and marketing.Organized and led two city-employee book groups with a focus on Leadership and Wellness.

Longmont, Colorado

Promoted from temporary, part-time position. Assist Library patrons at a public reference desk in assigned department. Interview patrons by telephone, by electronic medium, or in person to determine needs and locate desired information or library materials using the computerized databases, the Internet, library materials, other reference tools, or contacts with other libraries.Accompany or direct patrons to the book/material resources and instruct and assist patrons in the use of library resources, both printed and computer based.Recommend reading resources for purposes of education, information, and recreational reading.Prepare a collection development plan for an assigned section of the library collection. Select new materials, identify materials for removal from the collection, and manage an assigned acquisitions budget.Curate a digital resources database which includes selecting, weeding, and managing invoices. Develop or assist in developing and presenting library programs and services in the area to which assigned.Develop outreach to local schools and community agencies, conducting visits and tours of the library.Assist and instruct patrons in the use of computer software programs, CD-ROMs electronic resources, and the Internet.Prepare book displays.Conduct thorough bibliographic searches and prepare bibliographies.Provide coverage and back up to other reference service desks as needed.Participate in selection of periodicals collection. Maintain the periodicals collection including participating in selection, receiving, rotating, mending, and physical storage of materials.Receive and prepare, maintain, inspect incoming materials and compile statistical records as needed

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Part time substitute position.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Responsible for the learning resource center including the ordering, maintenance, and circulation of all materials. Created instructional programs and supervised work study personnel. Attended manager meetings, participated in corporate library conferences, and was involved in community outreach programs. Was instrumental in researching and acquiring a new reference database and maintaining the college’s integrated library system. Taught numerous courses at the college level as well as created curriculum for the offered courses. Was involved in the creation and implementation of an on-campus GED testing site.

Norman, Oklahoma

Audited State of Oklahoma travel vouchers ensuring that the travel expenses were within the guidelines of the state travel statutes and university policies and procedures. Prepared documents for payment and scanning into the imaging system. Audited and prepared the refund request for payment.Displayed great attention to details and effective communication skills in order to relay requested information to university staff.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Served as back-up receptionist, answered multi-line telephone and referred calls to appropriate individuals as well as greeted, screened, and announced visitors. Maintained appointment schedule for interviews, reserved and prepared interview rooms. Assisted Human Resources Representatives with new hire paperwork, becoming familiar with policies and procedures of required documents. Maintained filing in up-to-date order as directed, and in accordance with the Human Resources filing procedures and delivered information/materials to departments as needed. Explained application process to interested applicants and assisted with opening and sorting of mail.

Norman, Oklahoma

Promoted from student, staff assistant. Provided reference and technical services for the Manuscript Division and University Archives. Responded to letter, telephone and email requests, and performed research for patrons using collections materials, an online catalog, online databases, digitized collections and in-house guides. Copied requested materials and ensured their safe arrival using inter-library loan practices. Provided administrative support through financial and personnel bookkeeping, filing, word processing, and payroll records.

Norman, Oklahoma

1. Responsible for evaluating the MARC records for discrepancies. Assisted in copy cataloging and the implementation of RFD tags and reshelved materials learning the Dewey and LC cataloging systems.2. Assisted in the creation of finding aids for the Manuscripts Department and was responsible for the organization of the materials in the archives.

Norman, Oklahoma

Assisted at Reference Desk as well as with programming, outreach, computer training classes, and circulation.

Norman, Oklahoma

Assisted Doctor in surgeries, exams, administrating medication, and front desk. Conducted one-on-one educational sessions with clients that covered the care, nutrition, and health of their new pet. Cleaned, fed, and cared for patients and was responsible for the hospital during the weekends. Occasionally served as front desk receptionist; creating invoices, checking out clients, and purchases.

Mlis, Library & Information Studies

Activities and Societies: Served on the Student Advisory Council curriculum committee, 2009-2010.Oklahoma Library and Information Studies.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Served on the Dean’s Advisory Board, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Fall 2005.

A.S., Science