Bethany Hadlock
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Library and archives specialist with multiple years of experience in teaching, community outreach, art handling, and historical research. Seeking to provide value to the workplace by implementing best practices and maintaining archival and preservation standards. Currently expanding knowledge base by pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science with a focus on records management and archives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Associate II - Local History Room
Library Systems & Services
Palmdale, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Answer patrons' questions and assist in finding materials requested.
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
- Maintain well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Perform digital research using databases and online data repositories.
- Verify and document inter-library loans in computer system.
- Create and maintain retrievable computer archives and databases.
- Copy records and documents to digital format to preserve data and history.
- Create content for social media sites with goal to increase event attendance and usage of digital resources.
- Assist patrons requests regarding historical research and retrieval of articles, obituaries, and collections from microfilm, databases, and archives.
- Maintain inventory of contents for rare books and archives collections.
- Schedule and develop program activities in accordance with community needs.
Art Program Leader
City of Lancaster- MOAH
Lancaster, CA
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated high level of support for initiatives to drive program success.
- Integrated new programs and events for individuals ranging in age from young adult to adult.
- Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings and clothing with extreme care and caution, following all requirements.
- Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at museum events.
- Conducted promotions via social media, email and other communication methods to encourage museum attendance.
- Performed basic cleaning and conservation of artifacts.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Eastside Union School District
Lancaster, CA
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
Style Expert
Target
Lancaster, CA
11.2014 - 01.2020
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Trained and developed new style team associates in products, selling techniques, and company procedures.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2014
Skills
- Program Planning
- Community Outreach
- Supervision and Oversight
- Art Handling
- Knowledge of Databases such as Polaris, CONTENTdm, Preservica, and FileMaker Pro
- Individual and Group Tours
- Proofreading
- Multitasking
- Leading and Assisting Group Projects
- Time Management
- Cataloging of Materials
- Records Updating
- Data Entry
- Historical Research
- Knowledge Of Preservation Standards
- Microsoft360
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Telephone Communication
Timeline
Library Associate II - Local History Room
Library Systems & Services
08.2022 - Current
Art Program Leader
City of Lancaster- MOAH
02.2021 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Eastside Union School District
09.2017 - 01.2023
Style Expert
Target
11.2014 - 01.2020
Master of Library And Information Science -
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Riverside
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