Kathryn Drilich
Birmingham,MI
Summary
Librarian exhibiting superb communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inviting library atmosphere. Resource-driven Librarian recommends, interprets, and evaluates information sources and assists users with academic and information searches. Asserts a sharp, keen eye for detail and organization. Proactively uses technology to perform the job or enhance customer experience. Focused [Job Title] effective at prioritizing tasks, maintaining collections and locating hard-to-find materials. High-level organizational and communication skills. Engaged Librarian interacts with diverse body of library users by interpreting library resources and services. Well-versed in professional methods of library science. Demonstrates robust knowledge of basic computer functions and programs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Media Specialist
Warren Consolidated Schools
2021.08 - Current
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using [Software].
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Planned and taught classes on information literacy and technology use.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
Education
No Degree - Library Science Certificate
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI07.2023
Professional Development Hours-15 - Reading And Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Online04.2010
Master of Arts - Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2003
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Document Control
- Safety Awareness
- Student Records
- Group Instruction
- Collaborative Environments
- Program Management
- Behavior Intervention
- Active Listening
- Information Sources
- Media Purchasing
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
- Website Upkeep
- Interactive Media
- Classroom Practices
- Literacy Development
- Web Design
- Book Classification
- Automated Library Systems
- Inspect Books
- Circulation Oversight
- Faculty Training
Accomplishments
I have successfully run 3 book fairs for our school (over 600 students in our TK-5 school). I have raised over $10,000 in less than two years to purchase new books for our library.
Timeline
Media Specialist
Warren Consolidated Schools
2021.08 - Current
No Degree - Library Science Certificate
Wayne State University
Professional Development Hours-15 - Reading And Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Master of Arts - Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
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