Heather Montgomery Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va

Richmond, Va

• Perform routine, difficult, and complex reference interviews and information searches for library patrons• Provide instruction in the use of all reference equipment and material, including computer and internet instruction. Assist customers via phone and in person with locating desired materials in the computer or catalog • Promote Library services in the community and with local schools • Plan, develop, and implement programs and special activities for children, young adults, and adults • Perform data entry, edit and enter routine maintenance/updates of library materials in bibliographic records in Workflows computer system• Advise children, young adults and adults on books and non-print selections • Assist with collection development • Prepare and coordinate work schedules• Support circulation functions, including charge, discharge, weed, shelve, retrieve, deliver, catalog, and circulate books and other library materials • Perform duties to complete material item records, jacketing and making labels for materials • Participate in team decision-making, staff development, and training

Richmond, Va

• Instructed 700 kindergarten through 5th grade students in the effective use of library resources through 27 weekly classes and open library hours• Supported teachers’ use of media and technology • Enhanced communication between faculty and Spanish-speaking parents and students through interpretation and translation

Richmond, Va

• Managed library in a proprietary vocational college of approximately 500 students • Developed and maintained a collection of books, periodicals, and online resources, including the maintenance of records and preparation of statistical reports• Collaborated with Program Directors to support academic and vocational programs • Provided research and bibliographic instruction to students with diverse needs and abilities • Hired and supervised one Library Assistant and four student employees• Ordered and distributed all textbooks and uniforms for students • Served as Campus Online Coordinator, facilitating students’ participation in online courses • Facilitated students’ pursuit of information, knowledge, and growth

Richmond, Va

• Provided administrative support to the Executive Director of a non-profit organization which provides a radio reading service to visually and physically impaired individuals throughout central Virginia• Managed “Donor Perfect” and Microsoft Access databases of over 2000 clients, volunteers, and donors• Coordinated the assignment, delivery, and retrieval of radios• Provided customer service to our listeners as well as their families and care providers• Liaised with listeners, volunteers, donors, board members, staff, and the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired• Researched pertinent print material for scheduled programming• Developed and fostered community connections to the organization• Contributed articles to the bi-annual newsletter• Maintained collection of archived newsletters, promotional literature, press releases and media mentions• Orchestrated three yearly bulk mailings

Richmond, Va

• Developed and implemented curricula and lessons for five Spanish 1 and 2 classes yearly• Provided Spanish instruction to over 125 high school students yearly• Participated in inter-departmental committees focusing on school improvement • Sponsored after-school Spanish and cultural diversity clubs for a total of 75 students yearly, which participated in discussions, film screenings, awareness, campaigns, and outings• Chaperoned 18 students on a 3 week educational trip to Salamanca, Spain

Petersburg, Va

• Developed and implemented curricula and lessons for Spanish 1 and Exploratory Spanish classes• Provided Spanish instruction to 325 6th through 8th grade students

Charlotte, Nc

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate literature-based programs in English and Spanish for youth aged 1 to 18• Participated in development and maintenance of the library collection • Provided reference and technology assistance to library patrons• Created and translation materials for Spanish-speaking patrons and interpreted for patrons and staff as needed• Scheduled and supervised 10 volunteer employees • Conducted well-attended computer skills improvement workshops for patrons

M.L.I.S., Library And Information Sciences

B.A., Anthropology

Spanish Language And Mexican Culture

General Studies