Laura Bell Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Cataloging and reference librarian

St. Paul, MN

• Operated at the circulation desk using Alma, LibAnswers, and ILLiad WebCirc to help students, faculty, and visitors check in and out materials, and find information in or about the library
• Re-shelved returned items and shelf read sections of the library to maintain a clean and organized space
• Facilitated classroom technology solutions and checked out technology materials to students and staff

• Welcomed visitors to the reference library and ensured a conducive study and research space
• Assisted with reference questions pertaining to business research using different databases such as A to Z, IBIS World, Simply Analytics, etc.
• Educated visitors about James J. Hill, networking opportunities, Hill Center programs, and using the business reference library and databases effectively

Eagan, MN

• Worked with senior librarians to complete daily tasks: checking in and claiming serials, locating materials for clients, daily clerical work, assisting clients with quick research questions
• Maintained the laboratory notebook master spreadsheet, checked out and collected lab notebooks from clients to be scanned and archived, checked out archived notebooks to researchers
• Helped to establish EBSCO Discovery Service: made necessary updates to the catalog, maintained packages purchased… Show more
• Helped to establish EBSCO Discovery Service: made necessary updates to the catalog, maintained packages purchased to ensure client access across all locations, helped with user experience and branding
• Completed special projects with global librarians to help merge catalogs and update materials Show less

St. Paul, MN

• Worked in the organic extraction lab to perform Environmental Protection Agency testing methods
• Coordinated with other areas in the department to accomplish daily tasks
• Worked independently as well as in a team to complete analyses before they are due
• Participated in development of new methods for extraction and analysis of samples
• Helped to develop better quality systems to meet IOS and A2LA standards and implement corrective actions to eliminate errors

Burnsville, MN

• Prepared food, ran a cash drawer, and worked closely with guests and the team to create a great experience
• Helped managers to run effective and efficient shifts by organizing breaks and assisting with guest issues

Rochester, Minnesota

• Developed leadership skills through running day to day operations such as preparing deposits, restaurant and building checks for cleanliness, and running efficient shifts
• Provided positive coaching and training environments to promote success of associates
• Developed skills to thrive in a high stress and fast-paced work place
• Promoted within the company based on performance

Onalaska, WI

• Developed leadership skills through running day to day operations such as preparing deposits, restaurant and building checks for cleanliness, and running efficient shifts
• Provided positive coaching and training environments to promote success of associates
• Developed skills to thrive in a high stress and fast-paced work place
• Traveled to other restaurants to offer training assistance
• Promoted within the company based on performance

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Conducted business recycling inspections throughout the City of La CrosseSpoke with different business owners about what they could do to follow city ordinanceHanded out information about who to contact to be compliant with regards recycling

Arlington, Wisconsin

Numerous projects including: Prairie Restoration, Ornate Box turtle work in coordination with the DNR, and laboratory work.

Master Degree, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: Special Libraries Association - co-chair 2019-2020 Completed the Master of Library and Information Science.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mathematics