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Brittney Hargrave
Library Media Specialist
DeQuincy,LA
Summary
Hardworking Librarian with comprehensive background in acquisition and collections management. Highly organized and articulate. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Calcasieu Parish School Board
Lake Charles, LA
08.2017 - Current
- Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for entire design department.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
Programming Librarian
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Lake Charles, LA
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Mentored library volunteers and coordinated work assignments.
- Created fliers to inform visitors and patrons of book clubs, meetings and special programs.
- Organized summer reading programs for tweens and teens.
- Created and implemented successful library programs for teens.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
Library Clerk
Spartanburg County Public Library
Spartanburg, SC
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces and other items.
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Limestone University
Gaffney, South Carolina 08.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Literacy development
Instruction
Organizational skills
Collaborative environments
Creative direction
Social media
Development and training
Team collaboration
Project Management
Software
Integrated Search Tools
Adobe Suite
Instructional Databases
Certification
Certified Library Media Specialist
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Limestone College
01.2021 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Calcasieu Parish School Board
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
East Carolina University
08.2016 - 01.2019
Programming Librarian
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
06.2015 - 07.2017
Library Clerk
Spartanburg County Public Library
04.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Limestone University
08.2010 - 05.2015