Erin Smith-Riel
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and outgoing Library Student Worker. Interacts professionally with both members of public and library staff, successfully performing all duties while gaining valuable work experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Student Worker - ILL Dept.
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Pick books from shelves using my knowledge of the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal systems.
- Analyze and evaluate the state of physical materials for damage slips.
- Check books into the library's software database to prepare them for transit.
- Print and copy the necessary papers required for the transit process.
Library and Tutoring Services Student Worker
Kishwaukee Community College
Malta, Illinois
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Answered office phone to direct inquiries to appropriate individuals.
- Managed reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library and removing out-of-date items.
- Sorted books, publications, and other items according to established procedures.
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials.
- Assisted in the cataloging of new books and materials.
- Delivered and retrieved items to and from departments by hand or push carts.
- Scheduled tutoring appointments for students.
- Handled and digitized select archival materials with care.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Kishwaukee Community College
Malta, IL07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Research skills
- Archival management
- Library databases
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Information retrieval
- Cultural awareness
- Collection maintenance
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Limited
Timeline
Library Student Worker - ILL Dept.
Northern Illinois University
09.2024 - Current
Library and Tutoring Services Student Worker
Kishwaukee Community College
01.2022 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts - History
Kishwaukee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Northern Illinois University