Sabrina Heuschkel
Library Assistant, Senior
Laramie,WY
Summary
Young professional currently pursuing a Masters of Library and Information Sciences. Experience in academic, public, and school libraries with an emphasis on cataloging and youth public librarianship.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
03.2020 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate student employees and their projects
- Evaluate and repair damaged books
- Record department statistics in Excel
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book inventory
- Stayed up to date on references, card catalogs and automated information systems to teach and educate patrons
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials
Circulation Assistant
Albany County Public Library
Laramie, WY
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Created fliers to post throughout library that would inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events including book clubs, meetings and special programs.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending of periodicals and books.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
School Librarian
Laramie Montessori School
Laramie, WY
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction
- Selected and maintained books for children's collection
- Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
University Of Arizona
Tuscon 08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University Of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Cataloging
Written and oral communication
Flexible & Adaptable
Priority management
Staff Management
Works well independently
Familiar with integrated library systems (Sierra and Sirsi)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with OCLC Connexion
Knowledge of RDA and MARC records
HTML/CSS
Quote
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library."
Jorge Luis Borges
Timeline
Library Assistant
University of Wyoming
03.2020 - Current
Circulation Assistant
Albany County Public Library
09.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
University Of Arizona
08.2019 - Current
School Librarian
Laramie Montessori School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University Of Wyoming
08.2014 - 05.2018