Nicole A. Dorsey
13089 West Delroy Road, Houston,AK
Summary
Personable and resourceful with a background in managing library operations. Friendly and adaptable approach to ensure smooth function in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Focused on pursuing a challenging opportunity where I am able to foster a lifelong love of reading and provide exceptional, essential services to the community I serve.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Call Librarian
Big Lake Public Library
Big Lake , AK
07.2023 - Current
- Assist patrons with new accounts, accessing materials, printing and copier needs, utilizing technology, and reference questions.
- Present community workshops on various topics of high demand.
- Execution of daily tasks including library displays, signage, and newsletters.
- Receive, shelve, repair, process, and discard materials.
- Provide support for library programming.
Elementary Library Facilitator
North Platte Public Schools
North Platte , NE
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Managed, trained, and supervised staff at multiple facilities.
- Library, digital collection curation and maintenance.
- Consulted and resolved technology issues.
- Coordinated library promotion and fostered community connections.
Media Specialist
North Platte Public Schools
North Platte, NE
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Library and collection maintenance and development at three facilities.
- Instruction of library and technology skills to kindergarten through the fifth grade.
- Assisted library paraprofessionals in conducting library checkout and system management.
Education
Master of Arts - Library Media
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE12-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Endorsement in English As A Second Language
Doane College
Crete, NESkills
- Approachable, Flexible, Patient
- Active Listener
- Literate, Well-Read
- Efficient Technical Support
- Confident Community Engagement, Outreach
- Proficient in Automated Library Processes
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Skilled Social Media Content and Promotion
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Professional Proofreader
- Adept at Task Delegation
Certification
- Nebraska Educator's Certificate; 1992-2025
- Certificate of Excellence-General Proofreading: Theory and Practice; 2024
- Nebraska School Librarian's Association-NSLA; 2008-2022
- NSLA Professional Development Committee; 2021-2022
Timeline
On-Call Librarian
Big Lake Public Library
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Library Facilitator
North Platte Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
Media Specialist
North Platte Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Library Media
Chadron State College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Some College (No Degree) - Endorsement in English As A Second Language
Doane College
- Nebraska Educator's Certificate; 1992-2025
- Certificate of Excellence-General Proofreading: Theory and Practice; 2024
- Nebraska School Librarian's Association-NSLA; 2008-2022
- NSLA Professional Development Committee; 2021-2022
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