Michelle Yule Email & Phone Number

West Vancouver, Bc

Assist patrons at the information desk with reader’s advisory, reference, information and technology help. Assist with collection maintenance and selection. Create and maintain display shelves with new and relevant materials. Create and update lists in the Bibliocommons catalogue resulting in increased public and staff engagement with the website and catalogue.

Responsible for all adult collections including books, audio-visual materials, ebooks and audiobooks. Collaborated with acquisitions and finance to allocation and adjust collection budgets as required. Created and adjusted automatic release plans and standing orders to automate ordering for target collections.Evaluated target collections using statistical analysis to inform selection and deselection.Worked together with the collections support team to identify… Show more Responsible for all adult collections including books, audio-visual materials, ebooks and audiobooks. Collaborated with acquisitions and finance to allocation and adjust collection budgets as required. Created and adjusted automatic release plans and standing orders to automate ordering for target collections.Evaluated target collections using statistical analysis to inform selection and deselection.Worked together with the collections support team to identify collection issues and come up with solutions.Respond to every patron request, comment or suggestion with information about why or why not we are adding an item to the collection resulting in dozens of positive interactions every month. Show less

Prepared for and lead story time programs for ages two and up for groups of up to fifty people. Performed collection management responsibilities for the youth graphic novel and language collections including selection, ordering and weeding.Visited West Vancouver elementary schools and delivered presentations for Welcome to Kindergarten and Summer Reading Club. Assisted with the preparation for the Summer Reading Club programs including materials, prizes, data management… Show more Prepared for and lead story time programs for ages two and up for groups of up to fifty people. Performed collection management responsibilities for the youth graphic novel and language collections including selection, ordering and weeding.Visited West Vancouver elementary schools and delivered presentations for Welcome to Kindergarten and Summer Reading Club. Assisted with the preparation for the Summer Reading Club programs including materials, prizes, data management and other logistics. Oversaw the Summer Reading Club assistant’s responsibilities and collaborated on Summer Reading Club projects such as the maker table and various displays. Instructed programs and technology classes for children including Raspberry Pi, Video book reviews and Summer Reading Club drop in programs. Coordinated a database of over 100 teen volunteers scheduling them into volunteer opportunities and providing training sessions for various positions in the library.Recruited for and organized the Teen Advisory Group meeting once a month. Show less

Community Computing Center Information

Assist patrons to utilize various technologies in the computing center including computer labs, printers and photocopiers.Help patrons develop skills using new technologies such as e-book readers and tablets.Assist with classes offered by the center including an introductory classes to iPads, ebooks classes and basic computer training classes.Work on a variety of projects related to the library including updating help sheets and maintaining devices.

Contributed to realizing the library's goal of student success through curricular and co-curricular initiatives, including working with campus groups including the Centre for International Experience, Sustainability, Counselling Services, Learning Services and more to provide students with new and engaging experiences both inside and outside the library walls. As liaison librarian for Faculty of Business and Professional Studies (Business, Communications) and the School of Tourism… Show more Contributed to realizing the library's goal of student success through curricular and co-curricular initiatives, including working with campus groups including the Centre for International Experience, Sustainability, Counselling Services, Learning Services and more to provide students with new and engaging experiences both inside and outside the library walls. As liaison librarian for Faculty of Business and Professional Studies (Business, Communications) and the School of Tourism Management, worked with faculty and students to provide library support tailored to specific classes and programs. Developed and delivered over 50 library classes, each with a lesson plan and targeted learning outcomes, for English 100 and all liaison areas. Completed Instructional Skills Workshop which strengthened my teaching and lesson planning skills.Provided collection development services, including selection of new resources and collection maintenance, for all liaison areas.Provided guidance on copyright issues to students, staff and faculty; presented to faculty about copyright. Staffed regular shifts on AskAway, the province's virtual reference serviceAs a member of the university library functional area, participated actively in departmental governance structures including regular Library Leadership and Library Faculty meetings. Show less

Assist patrons on the information desk and offered directions resulting in a streamlined reference experience. Answered phone calls on the information line and assisted patrons with a variety of inquiries including technology help and reference questions. Acted as a roving librarian on the floor of central branch assisting patrons with computers, retrieving books and reference questions.

West Vancouver, Bc

Communicate with programming staff about volunteer placements.Update the volunteer database with new and updated information allowing for better communication with the volunteers. Visit volunteers in person, providing encouragement and support during their volunteer placement.Interview incoming volunteers to identify their strengths and better placement matches. Assisted with the migration of volunteer data to the Better Impact Software.

Lynn Valley Branch

Assist patrons at the reference desk with research on a variety of topics and readers advisoryMaintain the physical collection and suggest new titlesCollect statistics about patron visits to the libraryAssist patrons with library technology including computers, printers, photocopiers, ebooks and tablets

Xwi7Xwa Library

Support and instruct patrons at the reference desk with research on a variety of topics including research help and technology navigation.Developed and delivered a one hour instructional session on the subject of an open source citation management system.Developed on the spot research strategies to help individual student gain more specific and higher quality search results.Create and update content for online UBC Library research guides.Maintain and build existing… Show more Support and instruct patrons at the reference desk with research on a variety of topics including research help and technology navigation.Developed and delivered a one hour instructional session on the subject of an open source citation management system.Developed on the spot research strategies to help individual student gain more specific and higher quality search results.Create and update content for online UBC Library research guides.Maintain and build existing physical book collection by researching and evaluating new works. Show less

Organized more than 60 children ages three to sixteen into groups and developed an effective coaching plan for each group.Worked with junior coaches and volunteers to create a schedule and assisted them in developing their coaching skills.Created a communication newsletter to update parents and swimmers about the fall program.Wrote half way and end of season reports for each swimmer to communicate progress and specific skill development to parents and… Show more Organized more than 60 children ages three to sixteen into groups and developed an effective coaching plan for each group.Worked with junior coaches and volunteers to create a schedule and assisted them in developing their coaching skills.Created a communication newsletter to update parents and swimmers about the fall program.Wrote half way and end of season reports for each swimmer to communicate progress and specific skill development to parents and swimmers.Worked with parents, coaching staff, swim club board and swimmers to identify and solve problems. Show less

Vernon, Bc

Attended events and represented BC Hydro while educating customers about energy conservation and addressing concerns they may have.Researched community events and contacted event coordinators about our attendance at community events.Tracked people contacted and inventory of giveaways in an organized manner.Worked as a team to achieve common goals.

Created an organized daily schedule for the six week duration of the day campsResearched and planned relevant activities for children age’s six to nine.Created a shift schedule for five junior staff members Mentored the junior staff and trained them to effectively supervise and engage the children.Contacted and worked with many community members in the Kootenay region to facilitate engaging field trips for the camps.

Practiced proper lifeguarding techniques and accident prevention on a daily basisFollowed the Red-Cross swimming lesson sets, effectively teaching and improving swimming skills and safety for children of all agesMaintained safety in the indoor pool environment at all times using class control and organization of activitiesEffectively tested the pool chemistry and assisted in many activities involving the upkeep of the pool

Kelowna

Introduced and ran programs to ensure that students in need had adequate access to healthy food while educating about the importance of local eating.Worked with community stakeholders to organize that both raised awareness and food donations for the program.Rebranded the Food Exchange promotional material resulting in a better understanding of the program.

Master Of Library And Information Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Geography

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