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Kimberly Bennett

Mendon,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented library professional well-trained in library software, equipment, material processing, and e-resources. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills developed over 10 years of related experience. Driven to increase patron satisfaction while maintaining team efficiency and staying on top of daily demands. Experienced in keeping library shelves and supplies stocked, handling money and establishing employee and volunteer schedules. Systematic and detail-oriented with good interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Competent in maintaining records and collections in a clear, thorough and organized fashion.

Work History

Library Clerk

Mendon and Colon Township Libraries
Mendon And Colon, MI
2014 - Current
  • Assisted patrons with locating library materials and information.
  • Maintained circulation desk, checked in and out books, collected fines and fees, shelved returned items.
  • Processed new library cards for patrons.
  • Organized books on shelves according to Dewey Decimal System.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered reference questions using online databases and other resources.
  • Scanned documents into the library's computer system.
  • Maintained records of patron accounts and updated contact information.
  • Created book displays to promote new arrivals or special collections.
  • Provided technical support to patrons utilizing computers, printers, scanners.
  • Prepared reports related to circulation activities such as overdue items or lost materials.
  • Assisted with cataloging new materials into the automated system.
  • Attended workshops related to customer service practices or technology updates.

Classroom Aide

Factoryville Christian School
Athens, MI
2005 - 2010

Office Manager

Jacobson's
Kalamazoo, MI
1986 - 1994
  • Started as prelister and worked all office positions
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.

Education

Applied Music

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Reliability Cataloging of materials
  • Processes and procedures
  • Computer Assistance
  • Interlibrary Loans
  • Staff Supervision
  • Library Software Proficiency
  • Reference Services
  • Promoting library services
  • Reader's advisory
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Electronic Resources
  • Materials Management
  • Patron Registration
  • Sorting and processing donations
  • Collection Maintenance
  • Display Creation
  • Database Management

Timeline

Library Clerk

Mendon and Colon Township Libraries
2014 - Current

Classroom Aide

Factoryville Christian School
2005 - 2010

Office Manager

Jacobson's
1986 - 1994

Applied Music

Western Michigan University
Kimberly Bennett