Kathryn Buder Email & Phone Number

El Cerrito, Ca

- Led the entire Teen Service presence at El Cerrito Library; began a Teen Advisory Group, started a highly popular Tween Book Club, established a connection with the local high school and set up monthly on-site visits to sign students up for library cards, planned and presented regular library programs for teens. - Assisted in the management of the Young Adult collection; assessing materials for weeding based on collection management guidelines. - Served as a member of the Teen Services Committee for Contra Costa County Library and assisted in the planning of county-wide initiatives for students aged 12-18- Advised patrons of library policies, procedures, and services. Enforced those policies when necessary. - Operated computers to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials, and charged and discharged library materials.- Answered general reference and information questions in person and over the phone. - Assisted patrons in selecting and locating specific titles. - Instructed patrons in the use of the online catalog, databases, and digital resources.- Unpacked and sorted daily book shipments and distributed as indicated; processed library materials for circulation.- Reassigned materials from one library collection to another, following established procedures.- Prepared various materials such as books, periodicals, newspapers and video and audio recordings for circulation; entered materials into circulation database.- Assisted at the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, and calculating and collecting fines. - Received and processed requests and reserves.- On occasion, was responsible for opening and/or closing a branch library according to established schedules and procedures.

El Cerrito, Kensington And Pinole Branches

Sorted and returned books, periodicals, and other library materials to proper places on shelves.Packed and unpacked books.Straightened and corrected the order of books on shelves.Charged out books utilizing an automated library circulation system.Accepted returned books, assessed overdue penalties.Answered directional queries and questions about library systems and policies. Assisted Librarians and Library Assistants in creating and executing library programs.

Berkeley, Ca

• Assisted Patron Services Manager with all box office projects including: arts database management, patron inquiries, ticketing, subscription renewals, and social media • Served as event support for the patron services, operations and development departments• Aided the development team with mailings and administrative support• Recently was put in charge of managing and updating the content of the WordPress hosted website

Albany, Ca

On top of continuing the responsibilities of a sales associate, as Manager of K2Tog I: • Created a budget for each of the departments within our inventory• Kept track of inventory and placed orders with vendors• Trained new employees in the operations of the store• Scheduled classes for five teachers and mantained contact with both teachers and prospective students• Updated the store website, and entered new data into our inventory tracking system

Albany, Ca

• Mastered QuickBooks Point of Sale, and manned the cash register. • Aided customers in their choice of knitting or crochet projects, yarns and notions. • Responsible for regularly organizing displays for class schedules. • Worked as a team with fellow employees in order to keep the shop clean and the shelves properly stocked.

• Worked in the Business and Administrative office assisting the CEO with filing, general document organization, and data entry.• Helped the HR director set up potlucks and keep essential forms in supply. • Aided the Administrative Assistant to the President with document preparation and planning for board meetings

Rome Area, Italy

• Managed the circulation desk and informed students when their books were overdue. • Maintained a clean and quiet study area. • Re-shelved returned books and helped students find resources relevant to their course of study.

University Of California Berkeley

• Photographed, handled and displayed artifacts and antiquities. • Used photoshop to enhance the image quality, and uploaded the images to an online digital database. • Responsible for handling objects, updating object information, and pulling objects for in-museum class lectures.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Public Librarianship And Youth Services

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Classical And Ancient Studies

Activities and Societies: Hoyt Coop, Art ClubGraduated Cum Laude with Dean's Honors. Minored in Art History. Study Abroad program: 1.

High School Diploma, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Theater and Musicals, Tech Crew, Outdoor Club, Creative Writing Magazine, Track.