Isabel Acedo
Montebello,CA
Summary
Organized library team member with administrative, customer service, and catalog management expertise. Supports smooth library operations by accurately managing records and physical resources. Skilled user of database, software and digital catalog software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Aide
Dolores Huerta Elementary School | LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Maintains school's library media center through daily processing and circulating of library materials via the district's computerized library system, Destiny Resource Manager.
- Weeds library materials by school district standards to foster an up-to-date information center.
- Mends damaged books utilizing book-safe adhesives.
- Distributes due notices and fines, when appropriate, to patrons for late or severely damaged materials.
- Communicates regularly with faculty concerning class subjects to advertise relevant library materials to further student learning outside of classroom.
- Encourages students' literacy by engaging with them in reading-advisory discussions.
- Interactively reads aloud for students.
- Creates engaging displays to promote the library.
- Coordinates and assists in book fairs and other community-based, library-hosted events.
Social Media Coordinator
Access Books
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Posts to Instagram media, such as photos and videos, promote Access Books as a non-profit whose mission is to refurbish underserved school library collections.
- Coordinates with other Access Books team members to share content for posting.
- Schedules posts utilizing Google Workspace and Instagram features to maintain orderly, regular posting.
- Analyzes social media statistics using Instagram analytical tools for tracking online visitors' behaviors.
Library Collection Assistant - Internship
Access Books
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Visited underserved public-school libraries in the Los Angeles area to assist in library refurbishment services.
- Cataloged and weeded outdated collections via Follet Destiny Resource Manager to accommodate Access Books’ up-to-date, diverse donated items.
- Printed and applied Dewey Decimal spine labels and school-identifying barcodes onto books in preparation for processing procedures.
- Advertised library resources to grade-school students to further their literacy and encourage patronage.
Reading and Writing Tutor
East Los Angeles College | LACCD
Monterey Park, CA
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with the Reading and Writing Center's management and other department faculty to bolster the center's success as a learning space.
- Uniquely instructed students in one-on-one and group environments on the composition of documents such as discussion posts, essays, personal statements, financial aid appeal letters, and more.
- Referred and demonstrated to students how to navigate ELAC's databases to support information literacy.
- Created and carried out training models for other RWC tutors, scaffolding their mobility into advanced tutoring positions.
- Inventoried office supplies to upkeep a well-stocked, productive environment.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2022
Skills
- Research Assistance
- Digital Archiving
- Processes and Procedures
- Computer Assistance
- Material Shelving
- Literary Knowledge
- Creative Thinking
- Patron Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Aide
Dolores Huerta Elementary School | LAUSD
10.2023 - Current
Social Media Coordinator
Access Books
08.2023 - Current
Library Collection Assistant - Internship
Access Books
06.2023 - 08.2024
Reading and Writing Tutor
East Los Angeles College | LACCD
08.2018 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Los Angeles
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