Samantha Watt
McDonough,GA
Summary
Engaged Librarian interacts with diverse body of library users by interpreting library resources and services. Well-versed in professional methods of library science. Demonstrates robust knowledge of basic computer functions and programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Service Specialist
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA, GA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Using ALMA and OCLC, I cataloged for the academic library:
- Processed new items into the academic library by using both OCLC Connexion and ALMA
- Created labels: call numbers, memorial, and honoring births
- Created a new location and item policy in ALMA to house a temporary collection from a loan company
- Weeded, Withdrew, Suppressed and packed up discarded books
- Created an IZ OCLC integration profile (to connect to ALMA)
- Adjusted MARC records for items in ALMA and OCLC to properly reflect the items (i.e. ISBN/OCLC/LoC numbers, etc)
- Moved books from location to location in ALMA (i.e. New Books to the proper location)
- Created Analytic Reports in ALMA
- Created book reviews for the Student Blog
- Taught a Student Worker how to use ALMA
- Worked with fellow co-workers to create book lists to order
- Worked with other Academic College Libraries concerning Last Copies of items
- Created a Mental Health LibGuide
- Worked with co-workers in order to plan events, create new programs, etc
- Worked the Circulation Desk helping students with technology or library issues as well as checking materials out and in
- Paired with other co-workers to solve different issues whether it was IT, other college staff/faculty, as well as other librarians
Retail Salesperson
Cracker Barrel
McDonough, GA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Using teamwork at Cracker Barrel, assisted guests in navigating the store, checking on merchandise, stocking merchandise, and checking out the guests with merchandise by operating the cash register
- Assisted with to-go orders
- When stocking merchandise, made sure to keep the store straightened and in order
- Helped team members set up new displays and themes
- Worked to make sure guests’ needs were met by connecting with the other departments in the overall store (i.e Kitchen, managers, servers, hostess, etc)
- Helped train and teach new retail employees how to navigate the store as well as assisting customers
- Made sure to keep the work area clean which included but not limited to: the cash stand, the retail floor (i.e displays, items, etc), and the women’s restroom.
Intern, YA Coordinator
Fortson Public Library
Hampton, Georgia
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked alongside the YA Specialist in implementing and planning newly scheduled programs
- Created displays for events
- Worked the circulation desk in children’s as well as adult services; thereby, learning to operate the PINES system
- Managed volunteers
- Created flyers, pathfinders, and did other projects for the YA Coordinator
- Learned much about YA Specialist paperwork duties
- Outreach at local schools with YA Coordinator
- Learned how to maintain the YA are
- Proficient in using the digital resources that the HCLC offers as well as navigating the physical collection of the libraries.
Intern
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
02.2019 - 04.2019
- While shadowing Technical Services, I learned about and how to operate Special Collections (and the system operations for the collection), Inter-Library-Loan, GIL-Express, OCLC, and the collection Catalog (ALMA).
Library Assistant—Supervisor
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Guided patrons in the use of library resources, whether technological or print
- Served patrons from behind the circulation desk by checking out items, handling services that involved money, and any other staff services they required
- Learned to operate and use ALMA in order to solve the needs of patrons
- As supervisor, was in charge of opening and closing the library as well as directing student employees throughout my employment
- Attended to other duties in the library such as shelving, cleaning up, or doing projects that my supervisor requested.
Academic Guidance Specialist
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided students with focused instruction concerning their school assignments along with clerical help concerning their appointments
- Personally guided students through the navigation of the writing center either through presentations or one-on-one attention
- Solved problems that arose with patrons during their stay in the center.
Student Writing Tutor
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Helped students with a variety of writing assignments, logged students into the student center, helped students navigate the center (tutoring, advisement, computers, printers, etc), and helped maintain the Student Success Center.
Education
Master of Science - Library Information Science
St. John’s University
New York, NY01.2021
Master of Arts - English
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2014
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Effective at locating potential materials through journals and other catalogs
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Engaging with Diverse Patrons
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Provides useful reference materials for patrons
- Critical Thinking
- Efficient Service
- Team Cooperation
- Positive Customer Engagement with library resource
- Outreach Experience
- Library Opening and Closing
- Storyteller past experience
- Effective program design and schedule
- Adept at Circulation Desk needs
Accomplishments
- Conference Presenter at (as of 25 April 2016) seven conferences
- Experience working as a High School Library volunteer (2008-2010)
- Experience working as an Elementary School library intern (2008-2010)
- Experience as the Library Assistant at GCSU Library—a Supervisory position at night
- Experience as a YA/Children's Library Assistant at Fortson Public Library
- Experience as a Technical Service Specialist at Gordon State College's Hightower Library
- CPR & First Aid Training (at GCSU)
- BLS Provider (at GSC)
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Sigma Tau Delta
- American Library Association
- Georgia Library Association
- Popular Culture/American Culture Association in the South
Certification
- ALMA Administrator Certification Training - Issued 2021
- BLS Certification Training - Issued 2021
- Licensed Georgia Librarian Class 5B - Pending April 2022
Timeline
Technical Service Specialist
Gordon State College
10.2021 - 03.2022
Retail Salesperson
Cracker Barrel
04.2021 - 08.2021
Intern, YA Coordinator
Fortson Public Library
05.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
Gordon State College
02.2019 - 04.2019
Library Assistant—Supervisor
Georgia College and State University
08.2015 - 12.2017
Academic Guidance Specialist
Georgia Southern University
08.2014 - 12.2014
Student Writing Tutor
Gordon State College
08.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Library Information Science
St. John’s University
Master of Arts - English
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gordon State College
- ALMA Administrator Certification Training - Issued 2021
- BLS Certification Training - Issued 2021
- Licensed Georgia Librarian Class 5B - Pending April 2022
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