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Emily Kalotai

Shelton,CT

Summary

Knowledgeable teen services librarian with extensive background working within public library systems. Fast learner and multi-tasker willing to work flexible schedule to meet location needs. Excellent knowledge of collection development, program planning, and community outreach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teen Services and Young Adult Librarian

Hagaman Memorial Library
07.2019 - Current
  • Designing, planning and implementing programs designed for teenagers aged 12 to 18 years old.
  • Maintaining the Young Adult collection through selection and purchasing of new materials and weeding.
  • Coordinating and tracking all community service activities for teen volunteers.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with local schools and other community partners.
  • Recording monthly and annual statistics for programming and producing monthly and annual narrative reports.
  • Providing circulation, reference, and reader’s advisory services as needed.
  • Conducting regular outreach with relevant community partners.

Circulation Assistant

Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Answered telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries.
  • Checked library materials in and out of library.
  • Maintained condition of library shelves and study areas.

Administrative Assistant

Rotair Aerospace Corporation
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry for vital company information.
  • Conducted research for project proposals, compiling information that supported winning bids.

Cashier & Receptionist

Dan Perkins Subaru
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
  • Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.2012

Accomplishments

  • Secured a $1800 LSTA Summer Enrichment Grant project grant to launch the library's Summer Gaming Academy program.
  • Participated in the Building Equity-Based Summers 2023-2024 cohort.
  • Served on a library committee focused on transitioning back to in-person services following closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Certification

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid - April 2023

Timeline

Teen Services and Young Adult Librarian

Hagaman Memorial Library
07.2019 - Current

Circulation Assistant

Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library
05.2018 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant

Rotair Aerospace Corporation
08.2015 - 06.2018

Cashier & Receptionist

Dan Perkins Subaru
08.2013 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Connecticut

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