Darian Donachie

• Acted as person-in-charge when Library Manager was out-of-building and supervised part-time staff during everyday library operations
• Improved library collection by weeding and ordering new/updated library materials
• Provided at least 8-9 storytimes and/or family programs per week
• Supervised the teen volunteer program by interviewing potential volunteers, offering teen volunteer orientations, and training teen volunteers
• Scheduled virtual library card drives and school visits with K-12 schools
• Attended a number of local and school events

• Provided reference services as well as reader’s advisory in-person and over the phone to library users of all ages
• Assisted library users with technology related inquiries such as printing and/or copy requests, online account assistance, and library app usage
• Participated in collection maintenance practices by weeding both print and audio-visual materials in addition to ordering replacements and new books

• Performed circulation desk functions such returns and check-outs of various materials, collected fines, created and updated patron records

• Processed newly added print and audiovisual materials

• Designed innovative displays for multiple themes and subjects

• Organized donations for the bookstore and free book exchange alternatives

• Provided technology support to patrons

• Assisted in the organization and restructuring of several print collections
• Received and processed Interlibrary Loan Requests
• Processed academic level print materials such as books and periodicals
• Advised students on how to utilize the Penn State University Library database and catalog system to find print, digital and audiovisual materials
• Performed circulation desk functions such as returns and check-outs of various materials, collected fines, created and updated student accounts, maintained course reserves