David Reynolds
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Skilled Library professional with a diverse background in public libraries. Experienced in youth services, adult services, cataloging, reference services, and programming. Strengths include organization skills, ability to work independently and part of team, familiarity with library systems and databases. Made significant contribution in improving library operations while maintaining high level of patron satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Assistant II (Youth Services)
Roanoke City Public Libraries
Roanoke, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Lead system-wide young adult programming and collection development.
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials.
- Organized training colleagues in young adult programming and collection development.
- Served on a story time rotation committee to cover branches with story time assistance.
- Assisted patrons with reference assistance and technical assistance.
- Served as outreach liason to Roanoke City Public schools.
Library Assistant II (Gainsboro Branch)
Roanoke City Public Libraries
Roanoke, VA
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the cataloging of new books and materials.
- Provided reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons.
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials.
- Collaborated with staff members from other departments within the organization on projects related to increasing patron engagement.
- Maintained and updated archival documents, monitored Gainsboro Archival Collection.
Library Assistant
Salem Public Library
Salem, VA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of materials for public programs such as book clubs, lectures, story times.
- Processed interlibrary loan requests for patrons.
- Processed payments from patrons for fines or fees associated with their accounts.
- Troubleshot technical issues with computers or other equipment used by patrons.
- Answered phones to respond to patron inquiries or direct calls appropriately.
- Provided reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons.
Library Assistant I
Roanoke City Public Libraries
Roanoke, VA
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Processed payments from patrons for fines or fees associated with their accounts.
- Organized shelves, book displays, and other library areas according to established guidelines.
- Answered phones to respond to patron inquiries or direct calls appropriately.
- Maintained accurate records of circulation activities including check-ins and outs and overdue items.
Regional Supervisor
AGA Janitorial Solutions
Midlothian, VA
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Conducted regular meetings with regional staff to discuss operational issues and strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Evaluated regional financial performance against budget projections.
- Collaborated with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Reviewed customer complaints and inquiries on a daily basis and worked closely with team members to resolve them promptly.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Skills
- Collection development
- Customer Service
- Reference services
- Staff supervision
- Youth programming
- Catalog maintenance
- Budget administration
- Social media management
- Library software proficiency
Certification
- Virginia Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Affiliations
- Virginia Library Association
- American Library Association
- Public Library Association
Timeline
Library Assistant II (Youth Services)
Roanoke City Public Libraries
12.2024 - Current
Library Assistant II (Gainsboro Branch)
Roanoke City Public Libraries
10.2023 - 12.2024
Library Assistant
Salem Public Library
05.2023 - 11.2023
Library Assistant I
Roanoke City Public Libraries
03.2023 - 11.2023
Regional Supervisor
AGA Janitorial Solutions
01.2017 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
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