- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Kara Wallace
FARMINGTON
Summary
Dynamic Elementary Librarian with a proven track record at Central School District, enhancing patron satisfaction through exceptional reference services and community engagement. Skilled in organizing library resources and training staff, I excel in problem-solving and collaboration, ensuring a vibrant learning environment for students and teachers alike.
Experienced with information organization, cataloging, and archival management. Utilizes advanced digital tools to enhance library resource accessibility. Track record of fostering community engagement and promoting literacy programs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Librarian
Central School District
08.2001 - Current
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Increased patron satisfaction with timely responses to reference inquiries, utilizing extensive knowledge of information sources.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
William Woods University
Fulton, MO03-2004
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Reading and teaching
- Reference services
- Data collection
- Verbal and written communication
- Community engagement
- Works well independently
- Approachable
Interests
Timeline
Elementary Librarian
Central School District
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
William Woods University
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