Jennifer Hardin
Columbus,IN
Summary
I have created opportunities to build stronger connections between the library and its patrons through instruction, collaborative projects, collection development, research consultations, outreach, programming
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Services Specialist
University Library Of Columbus
02.2016 - Current
- Managed and maintained library catalog, supplies, equipment, and records.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Respond to reference and service inquiries, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
- Collected and analyzed statistics on program data and usage using Excel.
- Improved library operations by hiring staff, leading training, and motivating strong performance.
- Develops, manages, and presents training and engagement materials including digital assets, instructional documentation, and in-class presentations to help the community make the most of the library’s resources, and teaching schedule for library instruction programs.
- Develops innovative and effective models of library outreach for students, faculty and staff.
- Seeks out and develops opportunities to raise awareness of library resources and services that support student success by partnering and building relationships with academic and non-academic departments.
- Established and fostered relationships with various campus offices to create collaborative programming and resource availability to increase student success
- Provided reference services and research support to diverse populations or students, faculty, and local community members.
- Designed innovative outreach materials for unique library resources to encourage the use of library materials.
- Coordinates the day-to-day operations and management of the libraries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
Skills
- Collection Management
- Media Programming
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Circulation Desk Management
- Staff Management
- Accomplished in OCLC management and cataloging services
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Library Services Specialist
University Library Of Columbus
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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