Amber Boedigheimer
Albany,Linn
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Astute Law Librarian provides legal support to library patrons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in researching legal documents. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently, and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Librarian
Linn County, Oregon
12.2015 - Current
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
- Collected and analyzed statistics on program data and usage using Excel.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
Law Library Assistant
Marion County, Oregon
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Compiled and submitted library activity and performance reports for improved insight.
- Created welcoming and comfortable space by keeping library clean and organized.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
- Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources.
- Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
- Managed library materials for accurate record-keeping.
- Offered basic reference assistance to support information needs.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Substitute Law Librarian
Linn County, Oregon
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Collected payments for library key cards and copies, processed transactions, and updated relevant records.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS06.2004
Bachelor of Science - US & Asian History
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.1996
Associate of Arts - US History/Liberal Arts
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, Oregon06.1994
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley High School
Corvallis, OR06.1992
Skills
- Document Flow Coordination
- Assisting Lawyers
- Public Record Research
- Knowledgeable Reference Librarian
- Establish Budgets
- Web Site Design Using Wix
- Maintain Records
- Removing Old Materials
- Experienced with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Casetext, PACER, etc
- Reference Research
- Basic Accounting
- Library Instruction
- Recordkeeping
- Policy and Procedural Writing
- Organizational Skills
- Book Classification
- Data Collection
- Reference Support
Affiliations
Oregon County Council of Law Libraries
WestPac Member
Timeline
Law Librarian
Linn County, Oregon
12.2015 - Current
Substitute Law Librarian
Linn County, Oregon
02.2014 - 12.2015
Law Library Assistant
Marion County, Oregon
04.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - US & Asian History
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - US History/Liberal Arts
Linn Benton Community College
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley High School
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