Kyle Lee Sousa Email & Phone Number

Barrington, Rhode Island, United States

- Provide and promotes library reference & information services and readers’ advisory services in a variety of formats website, book discussions, special programs, etc.- Initiate and process interlibrary loan requests, including verification, searching, maintaining files, and contacting patrons.- Research interlibrary loan subject requests from other libraries.- Troubleshoot digital book and audiobook, and digital app patron inquiries.- Operate and manage the Tech Help Desk.- Read reference shelves; maintain daily reference statistics.- Assist in training new reference staff members.- Assist patrons in learning about library resources and services for independent use and research by providing informal instruction.- Collection development and weeding responsibilities, as assigned.- Oversee digital content purchases, patron recommendations, and budget for digital book and audiobook materials.- Create content for the website. Update and maintain the website as needed.- Take patron suggestions and searches book reviews for selection purposes.- Plan, schedule, and implement computer and/or technology instruction classes for patrons.- Assist the Head of Information Services in planning and directing departmental activities.- Develop informative handouts on library materials, services, reading lists, web resources, etc.; and conduct formal training sessions on how to use computers, databases, and the Internet to research information.- Offer outreach information services to the Barrington community, bringing library resources beyond the building to target underserved segments of the population.- Support library staff by troubleshooting software and hardware problems.- Build institutional knowledge by way of technical documentation and staff training.- Provide staff training on audiovisual equipment in each meeting space, including outdoor programs requiring technology, as needed. Provides public training on audiovisual equipment.

Macpháidín Library, Easton, Massachusetts

• Supervise, train, and assist student employees• Administer access and loan policies; using Sierra to perform all Circulation functions• Provide reference triage and basic assistance using online databases and print materials• Assist students in use of printers and scanners; perform routine maintenance on equipment• Provide basic troubleshooting assistance for wireless, wired networks, desktop computers• Mediate and oversee the scheduling of study rooms, reserved spaces, and library technology through LibCal• Maintain policy and security of the library by walk-throughs, checking IDs, contact with Campus Police

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

• Respond to patrons’ research and technical questions• Assist library patrons with digital devices and technology• Instruct patrons in utilizing social media and web resources• Perform circulation functions at the reference desk using Sierra • Assist customers in locating and retrieving library materials • Supervise and assist fellow Sunday employees

• Instruct students on music theory and guitar technique• Provide positive lesson experience• Reinforce practice habit and motivation• Record attendance, progress, and individual placement• Collaborate with program Director

• Diagnose problems with computer software and hardware• Install operating systems, software, and hardware parts• Perform computer maintenance

• Live performance vocals, harmonica, guitar, keyboards. • Music production Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason, FL Studio.• Blues, rock, soul, r&b, hip hop, funk, chiptune, dubstep.

Tiverton, Rhode Island

• Greet and assist library patrons, using effective customer service skills • Perform circulation functions at the info.desk and in the children’s room using Sierra and LibCal• Process media and collections in the office for holds, check in, and reshelving• Assists customers in locating and retrieving library materials • Fields requests for new acquisition and interlibrary loan • Identify books that require mending and conducting routine shelving• Update the Wordpress website, LibCal Calendar Events, and MagicInfo Server digital display boards• Collaborate, create, and facilitate library events and programming• Maintain and deploy computer technology using Deep Freeze, Envisionware, Image Assist, and CloudReady

Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States

• Serve as the primary technical support for library hardware and software.• Work with Ocean State Libraries (OSL) staff to schedule updates and maintainbackups for library server, network, and other equipment.• Perform routine maintenance on all library equipment.• Troubleshoot user (library staff and patron) problems with hardware, software, andperipheral equipment.• Determine nature of problem and discuss, if necessary, withspecialists at OSL or an outside vendor.• Update and install programs, install equipment, compile data.• Coordinate, manage, maintain and update the website, social media accounts, digitalsignage, calendar, and other communication.• Maintain library presence and information on OSLX.• Provide digital literacy training for patrons and staff.• Assist in setting up equipment for demos, workshops, programs, and meetings.• Attend regional and professional meetings pertaining to technology.• Manage technical and other projects and tasks effectively.• Monitor the library building security, telephone, and network systems.• Assist at information desks as needed.• Perform other duties as requested by the library director.

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

• Check materials in and out using Workflows and TixKeeper• Process Commonwealth Catalog items • Register new borrowers • Answer questions from the public in-person and on the phone• Provide reader’s advisory service• Maintain the orderly storage of materials• Assist patrons in the location of information• Assist patrons with library resources and technology• Provide preliminary reference under the supervision of a professional librarian• Helps maintain the circulating collection through shelving, shelf reading, mending,discarding and cleaning• Assist patrons with the use of equipment available for public use• Prepare displays and exhibits• Process and catalog library materials• Interpret public library policy to library users

02764, 02715

• Sort mail for delivery using a protocol focused on efficiency• Document all accountable mail using a log to track data• Deliver mail to mailboxes on the route in a safe and timely fashion• Provide additional mail services to customers as requested or needed

• Run check in and out at the Circulation Desk using Dynasty• Assist students in choosing and finding books• Instruct students with database search• Catalog new titles and copies into the system

• Instruct students to compose, arrange, and produce original music• Maintain classroom management• Acclimate students with sequencing and notation software• Foster creativity with the piano keyboard and computer

• Set up dining rooms and food prep.• Provide fine dining service and guest hospitality.• Bus and clean tables.

Quincy, Ma

• Helped local middle school students with mathematics• Recorded lessons and progress• Provided feedback to guardians and parents

Masters Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Student American Libraries Association | Potential candidate and invitee to The Society for Collegiate.

Bachelor Of Arts, General Music Performance; Theory; Music And Business, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Gospel Choir | Jazz Band | Guitar Ensemble | Battle of the Bands - 3-time winner | Star Search - winner | Music.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Music Theory - 7 semesters | Peer Leaders - Secretary | T.O.A.D.S | M.A.O.M. (Destination Imagination) | Track |.