Sarah Ekey Email & Phone Number

Lees Summit, Missouri

- Design and present library resource instructions for classes in several fields including English, Biology, and Psychology.- Schedule, train, and support adjunct reference librarians and the reference desk.- Assist students with daily technology, education, and reference needs.- Assist in collection development by observing student needs & making collection recommendations.- Develop, organize, and maintain library LibGuides.- Support MCC's goals through membership and work on various committees including Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Lee'S Summit, Mo

—Teach information literacy and library resource classes throughout the semester.—Develop relationships with instructors to consistently reevaluate teaching practices and learning outcomes.—Assist all students daily in diverse research and information needs including reference questions andtechnology issues while maintaining excellent customer service practices.—Continuously update my knowledge of current research needs and trends.—Assist in collection development by observing student needs & making collection recommendations.—Develop, organize and maintain more than a dozen LibGuides and assist other librarians doing the same.—Assist in various library projects as needed including displays, Interlibrary Loan, and updating records.

Independence, Missouri

— Perform daily registrar duties including transferring, dropping, scheduling enrollment, and proving residency for students.— Organize and maintain all the records, both physical and digital, for the entire school. — Responsible for updating, maintaining, and distributing transcripts.— Coordinate the A+ program through student training, scheduling, and outreach both in and outside the school.— Manage the day-to-day activities of the counseling center including answering phones, creating appointments, assisting with counselor needs, and office aides. — Assist in the coordination of school substitutes by entering requests, tracking leave and appropriate paperwork, and overseeing daily coverage needs. — Fill in for various other positions as needed.

Grandview, Mo

— Assist in the Supervision of 28 staff members.— Create and manage the schedule and evaluations for 12 staff members.— Train all staff members on desk and paging procedures, software, customer service, and job duties.— Work with Branch Manager in evaluating, supervising, and training the salaried and sub staff.— Assist Branch Manager in identifying branch goals including staff development, physical branch improvements, and technology training.— Perform and organize community outreach; most notably the Truman Heritage Festival and the MCC Flights of Fancy Kite Festival.

— Teen programming including system wide selection, Anime Night, and Teen Summer Reading Program— Assist Branch Managers in collection development for the Teen area— Design displays, artwork, and signage for the Teen area— Build on current outreach efforts by visiting local schools for Teen programming and activities— Demonstrations for staff and patrons on databases, eReaders, and social media— Organize and write for the branch blog and branch Facebook page— Exceptional customer service while attending to desk duties— Led weekly story times

— Taught subjects ranging from history to science— Prepared educational materials including handouts, notebooks, and schedules— Organized in class activities including discussions, lectures, and group work— Supported educational and emotional goals set by teachers and parents for their students and children— Continuously updated my knowledge of youth interest including books, movies, and music

Master Of Library Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Mount Oread Scholar

History, Art History, Archaeology