Abigail Amerson
McMinnville,OR
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Library Assistant at McMinnville School District, adept in library technology and materials management. Excelled in enhancing community engagement through innovative programs and proficient in both written and oral communication. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt, mastering new concepts efficiently, and significantly contributing to team leadership and staff supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
McMinnville School District
01.2015 - Current
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Offered basic reference assistance to support information needs.
- Conducted library tours and orientations, familiarizing patrons with library's resources and services.
Library Media Technician
Chemeketa Community College
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Office Secretary
C & D Landscape Company
11.2009 - 01.2015
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Received incoming mail and evaluated and distributed correspondence requiring priority attention.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Library Information Science
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA06-2025
Bachelor of Science - History
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
George Fox University
Newberg, OR04-2005
Skills
- Computer Assistance
- Skilled Researcher
- Cataloging and shelving
- Literary Knowledge
- Library Technology
- Library Services
- Library Instruction
- Written and oral communication
- Materials Management
- Staff Supervision
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Library Media Technician
Chemeketa Community College
07.2018 - 07.2019
Library Assistant
McMinnville School District
01.2015 - Current
Office Secretary
C & D Landscape Company
11.2009 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Library Information Science
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - History
Eastern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
George Fox University
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