Kennedy Parry
American Fork,UT
Summary
A student of History looking for work to gain experience in the library and information field. Passionate about research and the availability of information to the public. Loves anything that can bring the community together through literature and education. Fast learner, hard worker, and friendly. Determined to make a positive impact in the lives of coworkers and library patrons.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Librarian
Pleasant Grove Library
Pleasant Grove , UT
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Initiated procedures to ensure smooth operation of daily library operations such as opening and closing times.
- Assisted patrons with locating and borrowing library materials.
- Provided reference services to patrons seeking information on a variety of topics.
- Maintained circulation desk activities such as check-in and check-out of library materials.
- Performed interlibrary loan requests from other libraries when needed.
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Enforced current library policies fairly with patrons.
- Handled daily tasks, facility maintenance and security to support staff members.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Operated networked and standalone PCs, photocopier, fax machine, and scanner.
- Prepared and maintained displays and displayed cases.
- Provided technical support to patrons using library computers and online resources.
- Handled daily cash transactions for fines, fees, and other library services.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving patron issues and inquiries efficiently.
- Checked circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to patrons.
- Verified and documented inter-library loans in computer system.
- Implemented and monitored compliance with library policies and procedures.
- Conducted basic reference services and guided patrons in using library resources.
- Handled in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
- Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
- Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.
- Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
- Collected fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
- Generated overdue notices and followed up with patrons to recover items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lone Peak High School
Highland, UTSkills
- Research assistance
- Patron Registration
- Library Services
- Telephone Etiquette
- Literary knowledge
Affiliations
- Reading
- Writing
- Working out
Accomplishments
- 9th grade honors student
- writer for the Lone Peak High School newspaper "The Crusader"
- Dancer for the Lone Peak drill team the "Chevaliers"
- Licensed cosmetologist
- Returned missionary
Timeline
Assistant Librarian
Pleasant Grove Library
2022.05 - 2022.12
High School Diploma -
Lone Peak High School
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