Kathryn Shaw Email & Phone Number

United States

Mason

Planned and conducted library events with a focus on adult services. Program lead for monthly Book Discussion Group for adults; Program lead for monthly Coloring Group for adults and additionally printed coloring bookmarks for library members to select from at the checkout desk; co-lead and co-creator for a monthly Poetry Group for adults and teens that meets in a hybrid in-person and online format and for a seasonal library Poet-tree display; Program lead and co-lead for local author events. Developed and launched original hands-on craft and maker programming 10 or more times a year for all ages, often with a STEM/nature focus and that included materials lists that promoted additional library collections and services. Managed purchasing tasks for branch office and library supplies; introduced efficiency improvements including organized supply storage and created and maintained a digital list of frequently ordered supplies. Successfully trained and supported staff when handing over this role.Provided one-on-one assistance to tech-hesitant users interested in accessing the libraries digital collections while staffing the reference desk.

S. Lansing

Recognized for personable, consistent approach and ready knowledge of library policies, procedures, and resources when troubleshooting and resolving patron account and circulation issues. Experienced in ILS software and provided excellent member service in a busy urban public library branch.

Okemos, Michigan, United States

Known for attention to detail and high efficiency in all areas including prepping orders, stocking merchandise, and answering customer questions about product location and recommendations.

Wyoming, Mi

Completed practicum internship at Kent District Library, focusing on the Braille & Talking Book Library collections and services.

Completed an internship at the MSU Press, assisting authors with production schedules and copyediting/proofreading.

Tutored elementary students to help improve their reading skills.

Performed detailed and time-sensitive tasks for the LCC Library Department that included entering database usage statistics, preparing for library events, conducting a thorough inventory of library publications, and providing excellent customer service to library members and library staff.

Completed internship at Group Tour Media, assisting with writing and editing itineraries and travel articles.

Michigan Librarian'S Professional Certificate Level 2

Masters, Library And Information Science

Associate Of Applied Arts, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Bible Studies, Michigan State Tae Kwon Do Club

Certificate Of Completion, Book Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts, English/Communications

Activities and Societies: Bible studies, mission trips, cross-country team, yearbook staff, tae kwon do club