Kelsey Shanabarger Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• As a Cataloger, I provide original and copy cataloging to create and maintain accurate and thorough descriptions and access points for materials of all formats in the Library's collection.
• Employs Polaris ILS and OCLC Connexion to provide original descriptive cataloging of all formats of youth library materials in all subject areas and languages
• Provides copy cataloging by performing complex editing to improve and adapt bibliographic records in Polaris ILS
• Utilizes Library of Congress subject headings, AACR2 and RDA core standards, and the Dewey Decimal System
• Maintains quality control of records in the library's catalog and performs special database maintenance projects
• Answers colleague questions dealing with cataloging standards and call numbers

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• As a Senior Children's Librarian, I assisted customers in locating materials and information, and developed, planned, and presented creative and comprehensive programs for children and their care-givers.
• Developed and conducted twice-weekly preschool storytimes with an average group size of 30+ children
• Developed and conducted up to three creative and comprehensive monthly programs for children of all ages
• Performed outreach to schools, daycares, and community groups to offer library programs & services
• Participated in collection management through weeding, evaluating materials, and making recommendations
• Assisted patrons with reader’s advisory, reference requests, OPAC help, and research for other specific needs

Auburn, Indiana

• As Assistant Manager of the Technical Services Department, I strove to ensure that Eckhart Public Library patrons have a well-balanced, well-maintained, and up-to-date collection that was easy to use, and that items.
• Oversaw cataloging and deletion of library collection, according to RDA standards and collection development policy
• Cataloged adult and teen materials for the library collection using the Evergreen Indiana ILS
• Managed the children’s collection, including collection development, with an average spending budget of $400/month
• Collaborated with other Evergreen Indiana catalogers to ensure consortium records were accurate and up-to-date
• Developed and conducted two weekly storytimes for ages birth to two years, with an average group size of 5-15

Auburn, IN

• As a Technical Services Specialist, I strove to ensure that Eckhart Public Library patrons have a well-balanced, well-maintained, and up-to-date collection that is easy to use, and that items are discoverable and.
• Cataloged adult and teen materials for the library collection using the Evergreen Indiana ILS
• Selected and weeded materials for the children’s collection, with an average budget of $400 per month
• Collaborated with other Evergreen Indiana catalogers to ensure consortium records were accurate and up-to-date
• Developed and conducted two weekly storytimes for ages birth to two years, with an average group size of 5-15
• Provided circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader’s advisory at public desks across library campus

Auburn, Indiana

• As a Public Service Specialist, I ensured that Eckhart Public Library patrons received accurate information and equitable access to the library's collections and resources in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Provided circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader’s advisory at public desks across library campus
• Developed and conducted three weekly storytimes for children ages birth to two years, with an average group of 6-10
• Reviewed catalogers’ new MARC records in order to provide the most accurate information for patrons
• Assisted with technical services, programming, and outreach tasks as needed

Auburn, Indiana, United States

• Developed and conducted twice-weekly storytimes for preschoolers with an average group size of 15-20
• Assisted with summer reading programming and outreach events
• Circulated library materials using TLC Library*Solution and Evergreen ILS
• Provided circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader’s advisory at public desks across library campus

Churubusco, Indiana

• Developed and conducted twice-monthly preschool storytimes and other monthly programming for youth
• Assisted patrons with reader’s advisory, reference inquiries, using the library catalog, and other library resources
• Created monthly library newsletters and flyers to advertise upcoming programs and events
• Circulated and shelved library materials using Destiny Library Manager and the Dewey Decimal System

Bloomington, Indiana

• Supervisor of Union Street Center Movies, Music, & More, one of IU's many residence hall libraries.
• Hired, supervised, and evaluated six hourly student employees
• Developed and weeded library’s collections while maintaining a budget of $240 per month
• Created monthly displays, posters, promotional materials, and conducted outreach events to attract student patrons
• Maintained social media marketing for the library (Facebook and Twitter) to increase awareness of services offered
• Collaborated with a supervisor team to develop collections for a new residence hall opening August 2017

Bloomington, Indiana

• Circulated class reserve materials for students using SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows
• Counseled reference, research-related, and directional inquiries in person, via chat, and phone
• Guided student, faculty, and staff patrons in navigating the library catalog and utilizing other library resources

Bloomington, Indiana

• Processed print, video, and audio library materials to be used in 13 residence hall libraries across the IU campus
• Organized library materials to be distributed to all 13 residence hall libraries
• Circulated library materials using SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library Science

Activities and Societies: Youth Librarianship Group, member ALA Student Chapter of Indiana University, member Special Libraries.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success, member