Ava Matlock
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented library page experienced in program efficiency, team collaboration, communication with patrons and staff, and library organization. Strong skills include team leadership, systematizing leadership, and background in research and event planning derived from school activities and capstone project development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Page
Middle Country Public Library
Centereach, New York
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Shelved library books and materials according to the library's organization system.
- Aid patrons in locating library materials and using library resources.
- Collaborated with fellow pages and librarians to streamline daily operations and enhance service delivery.
- Assisted librarians with program setup and breakdown, ensuring organized and efficient events.
- Supervising the outdoor area by enforcing library policy.
- Routinely read sections to ensure books are shelved properly.
- Assisted with special projects such as weeding outdated material from collection, transferring holiday books to storage.
- Sanitized toys, and cleaned common areas of the library's children section.
- Care for the library pets by cleaning their cage, feeding them, and washing bedding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School
Centereach, NY06-2026
Skills
- Library organization
- Library materials processing
- Dewey decimal system
- Sorting and processing donations
- Event planning and execution
- Guidelines enforcement in outdoor section of library
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Research and study development
- Customer communication
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Merit from New York State Assembly Recipient, 2025 and 2026
- Certificate of Recognition for service as Junior Class President Recipient, 2025
- AP Capstone Diploma from College Board Recipient Recipient, 2026
- Town of Brookhaven Certificate of Congratulations in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement Recipient, 2026
- Town of Brookhaven Certificate of Congratulations in Recognition of Brookhaven's Got Talent Art Show Recipient, 2024
- Certificate of Recognition for Leadership and Contribution at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference presented by George Mason University Recipient, 2025
- Suffolk Tennis Coaches Association All-Division Award Recipient, 2026
Affiliations
- Participated in Student Government as Class President, 2025-26
- Women's History Month Member, Served as President 2024-26
- Black History Month Member, 2023-26
- Leaders Club Member, 2022-26
- National Honor Society Member, 2022-26
- Starting Lineup of Middle Country Girls Varsity Tennis 2022-26, Acting Captain of Middle Country Girls Varsity Tennis 2025-26 academic year
- Participated in Student Legislative Committee Ad Hoc Group, 2025-26
Timeline
Library Page
Middle Country Public Library
09.2024 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School