Jude Virostko Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States

Responded to internal and external reference questions in person, over the phone, and via email, using all available resources; facilitated patron use of library technology and facilities, including PCs, wi-fi, printer, copier, and fax machines; assisted patrons with setup and usage of personal devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs; developed and maintained the Reference department’s collection of electronic databases and resources, including the compilation of year end statistics for the State Library; created and published a collaborative biweekly in-house publication highlighting the Reference department’s resources; maintained UAPL’s nonfiction DVD collection through weeding and purchase suggestions; collaborated with colleagues in the Media and Adult Services departments to promote library resources and develop programming for adults; provided reader’s advisory service for adults in person and over the phone.

Connected children and families with CML's Ready for Kindergarten resources, created and performed engaging programs for children from infancy to early teens, provided reader's advisory for children and adults.

Driving Park

Engaged children and families in conversations about books and literacy; read one on one and in small groups with children; engaged families in discussions about early literacy skills; assisted families and children selecting books at the correct reading level; promoted library programs for children; connected customers to library collections and resources; facilitated the use of Ready for Kindergarten technology; greeted children and families in the Ready for Kindergarten area.

Answered phone for four Best Buy stores, answering customer questions and directing calls to store departments as needed, utilized available resources such as the store’s inventory software and internet searches to answer customer questions, scheduled Geek Squad appointments for clients at four different Best Buy stores.

Bowling Green, Ohio

Assisted survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children through advocacy, performed crisis intervention in person and over the phone, performed shelter intakes, planned enrichment activities for residents, maintained shelter and office facilities.

Perrysburg, Ohio

Sorted outgoing materials by destination library, packed materials for shipment, unpacked and sorted incoming materials for circulation, compiled reports of outgoing cargo.

Assisted customers with finding their textbooks, shelved merchandise, took customer returns, ran the cash register, fulfilled and packed online textbook orders.

Masters Of Library & Information Science, Children And Youth Library Services

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 3.5

Activities and Societies: FORCE (feminist organization on campus), SPEAK (spoken poetry organization on campus)Served as public relations.