Emma Hunter
Aurora,CO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Library Assistant. Excellent skills in programming and customer service. Well versed in Sierra and adapts easily to new software and technology. Excited to pursue a career in librarianship and take the next step in this field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Aurora Public Library
08.2022 - Current
- Revitalized Mission Viejo Library's early literacy and children's programming by implementing weekly storytimes, music and dance classes, and sensory playtime.
- Engages in outreach to local preschools, elementary schools, and middle schools.
- Collaborates with internal and external contacts to create interesting and educational programs for patrons, such as Older Adult Yoga and puppet shows for children.
- Promotes intergenerational programming through connections with the Aurora Commission for Older Adults and local Youth Service Programs.
- Provides daily assistance to patrons on databases, computers, Microsoft 365, and other technological platforms, while maintaining their privacy.
- Person in Charge 1-2 times a week at Mission Viejo Library.
- Selected to participate in CALCON 2023 as a speaker on older adult programming.
Research Assistant
Evergreen Historical Society
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded the Evergreen Historical Society's digitization project and oversaw the duties of 4 student researchers
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of over 500 archival materials
- Compiled, edited, and published 300 photos for users on Omeka
- Streamlined material usage by overseeing the Omeka archive and site for newly digitized records and documents.
Student Assistant
University Of Portland
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations
- Coordinated efficient calendars for 3 academic advisors by factoring in schedule availability and load limitations
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets to track and chart engineering students' information.
Library Assistant
University Of Portland
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with mailings and interlibrary loans to facilitate flow of information and resources between libraries
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials for over 100 faculty members
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions for 5,000 student body members.
Education
MLIS: Library Science -
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2022
Bachelor of Arts: History -
University of Portland
Portland, OR05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Sierra
- Outreach
- Customer Service
- Readers Advisory
- Weeding
- Programming
- Reference
- Cataloging
Personal Information
Title: Library Professional
Timeline
Library Assistant
Aurora Public Library
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Evergreen Historical Society
12.2021 - 05.2022
Student Assistant
University Of Portland
08.2018 - 08.2019
Library Assistant
University Of Portland
05.2018 - 05.2019
MLIS: Library Science -
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts: History -
University of Portland
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