Jessica "Jessi" Galanter
Summary
“To effectively and efficiently create a safe, stimulating, & inclusive library learning environment that coalesces the community by utilizing my creativity, enthusiasm, and knowledge to serve patrons to the highest possible standard.”
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Freelance Social Media Co-Moderator & Content Creator
Jaki King, Associate Professor / E-Learning Librarian
07.2022 - Current
- Co-Moderates and creates content for academic library social media account.
- Collaborates with E-Learning Librarian to plan marketing aims.
- Engages with the college and local community through interactive means.
- Performs reference when needed.
- Researches and curates information for students, faculty, staff, and the local community
- Designs and pens social media posts and infographics for a variety of library services and on-campus events
Distance Education Intern
Pima Community College Library
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Created online pathfinder using the LibGuide platform for students in Creative Nonfiction by utilizing acquired skills in research, instruction, outreach, and design.
- Assisted in monitoring LibChat local and global reference services.
- Reviewed and critiqued LibGuide for librarian using competencies obtained through literature and trainings on the subject,
- Connected with librarians mirroring library liaison modelsetting up meetings, generating online Google Meet sessions, and creating an agenda.
- Furthered the practice of engaging in professional development activities and lifelong learning through library literature and webinars.
Library Clerk
Santa Ana College Nealley Library
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted students at circulation and periodicals in finding reserve textbooks, as well as checking out books, laptops, periodicals, and microfiche.
- Helped with directional and informational questions.
- Processed returned and in-house materials.
- Supported tech I and II in delivering exemplary customer service.
- Reshelved books and collected in-house materials.
- Aided tech I and II in office projects, such as preparing materials for circulation, reference, and workshop use, and collaborated on word processing and database projects.
- Performed opening and closing procedures in circulation and periodicals as needed.
- During the pandemic, supported students in the online environment by utilizing Cisco Jabber for phone help and LibChat for online help, assisting students in searching for online textbook resources, as well as connecting students to services on campus.
- Helped to create content-such as blog posts, social media posts, and LibGuides-to promote services to students, and co-moderated social media accounts.
Intern
Orange Coast College Library
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported Reference Librarian in finding and researching materials for patrons.
- Educated students in the use of LoC classification and databases.
- Answered directional and informational questions.
- Assisted students in formatting and printing word processed documents.
Intern
Heritage Park Regional Library
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Aided Children's librarian in Children's and Teens programs, including storytimes.
- Assisted patrons in finding and researching materials.
- Promoted library programs and databases.
- Shelved books.
Education
Master of Arts - Library And Information Science
University of Arizona
01-2023
Certificate - Library Technology
Santa Ana College
01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English (Creative Writing); Minor: Sociology
California State University, Long Beach
01-2006
Associate of Arts - General Education
Orange Coast College
01-2003
Skills
- Ex Libris Alma
- OCLC WorldShare
- Ellucian Collegue
- LibApps
- Microsoft Office
- G-Suite
- VoiceThread
- Cisco Jabber
- Zoom
- Adobe Express
- Canva
- Piktochart
- Pathfinders/Resource Guides
- Graphic Design
- Digication
- Qualtrics
- Annotated bibliographies
- Storytime experience
- Commitment to cultural competency growth and development
- 5 years of Theatre and Improv training that translates into thinking and acting quickly
- Ability and drive to learn new skills
- Creative and multidimensional problem-solver
- Maintains cohesive professional rapport with others
- Thoughtful and inquisitive
- Patient
- Encourages and motivates others
Professional Development
Explored modules pertaining to First-Generation student success in the areas of physical spaces, digital spaces, instruction, and marketing/outreach. Collaborated with classmates to deepen understandings of readings and lectures. Created a scavenger hunt and zine project proposal for First-Generation students, taking into consideration campus collaborative possibilities, workshop learning design, and information literacy strategies.
Timeline
Distance Education Intern
Pima Community College Library
09.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer Freelance Social Media Co-Moderator & Content Creator
Jaki King, Associate Professor / E-Learning Librarian
07.2022 - Current
Library Clerk
Santa Ana College Nealley Library
03.2018 - 06.2022
Intern
Orange Coast College Library
09.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
Heritage Park Regional Library
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Library And Information Science
University of Arizona
Certificate - Library Technology
Santa Ana College
Bachelor of Arts - English (Creative Writing); Minor: Sociology
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts - General Education
Orange Coast College
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