Developing a library catalog that will eventually be automatedWorking on updating and further developing the collection. As the only individual working in the library, collection development is my responsibility. I am currently developing a Confirmation collection for Father Cal Calhoun and Amma Taylor Dinsmore that will be used to teach the Confirmation class. I am also updating the children’s collection so it will include more faith based books than general picture books.Performing collection maintenance and developing strategies for user education and promotion of library resources and services

Took inventory of the materials that compose Dr. Kliefoth’s collection, such as books, journals and videosMaintained spreadsheets that listed the materials contained within the collectionWorked on developing a searchable database via Access that can be used to locate materials

Responded to requests and questions from physicians, residents, nurses and members of the publicCollaborated on a research paper with Dr. Lorraine Wallace in which we explored consumer understanding of prescription labels and instructions provided regarding taking medicationsPerformed collection development duties such as determining if a text is present in the library catalog so purchase decisions can be madePlanned and implemented a collection development project that will result in a collection of books for children whose loved ones are dealing with a serious illness or who are ill themselvesDesigned and implemented a pediatric information web site for parents. This site provides information about common health conditions such as colic and flu as well as information about serious illnesses such as cancer and various birth defects. The site also provides information about immunizations and the debate surrounding them.

Extensive contact with the public via phone, mail, and meetings. I provided information about retirement benefits, benefits for prior military and state service, death benefits and adjustments to retirement benefits.Required to analyze numerical and written data in order to calculate retirement benefits, credit for prior military and state service and adjustments to retirement benefitsCalculated retirement benefits, adjustments to benefits, and processed prior service requests. This provided experience with Excel and an opportunity to improve my knowledge of and ability to do basic and advanced mathematical skills, including statistics and algebra

Extensive contact with the public via phone, mail and meetingsChecked applications for retirement and prior service for completenessDistributed benefits and adjustments to be worked by retirement specialists