Theresa "LeAnn" Farley
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Library professional with a team-oriented approach and experience in patron assistance, circulation management, and collection maintenance. Skilled in information literacy, library databases, and digital cataloging systems. Committed to enhancing the library experience and fostering relationships with patrons. Also involved in promoting literacy programs within the school community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
10.2016 - Current
- Greet patrons upon entrance to the library and offer assistance with needs or issues.
- Answer patrons' questions and assist in finding requested materials.
- Provide technical support to patrons using library computers and online resources.
- Answer telephone inquiries from patrons regarding services available at the library.
- Create displays to promote upcoming events or special collections.
- Engage with the community through outreach programs to promote library services.
- Design fliers to post throughout the library and school to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, meetings, and special programs.
- Return books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Prepare and maintain displays and display cases.
- Manage interlibrary loan requests in a timely manner.
- Process new materials, including books, magazines, and multimedia, for circulation.
- Prepare reports on library usage statistics and inventory for management review.
- Conduct periodic weeding and inventory control to maintain current library collections.
- Utilize Destiny to catalog, track, and update materials.
- Generate overdue notices, and follow up with patrons to recover items.
- Process payments from patrons for lost or damaged item fees.
- Photocopy documents as requested by the librarian.
Reading Resource Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted Reading Resource teacher with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during reading intervention instruction.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Pushed into classrooms and assisted students during stations and with writing.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments (PALS).
Education
Master of Education - School Librarianship
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Radford University
Radford, VA05-1997
Skills
- Instructional support
- Collection management
- Information retrieval
- Processes and procedures
- Damaged book removal
- Circulation processes
- Research assistance
- Book repair
- Cataloging and shelving
- Library technology
- Inter-library loans
- Children's programs
- Literacy promotion
- Circulation desk
- Volunteer supervision
Affiliations
- Cochair for the Literacy Lovers Committee
- Cochair for One School, One Book Community Reading Promotion
- Co-Leader of the Morning Book Bunch Student Club
- Organized and managed the library's annual Scholastic Book Fair since 2016, overseeing student preview days, sales events, handling all sales transactions, and supervising volunteers.
Timeline
Library Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Reading Resource Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Education - School Librarianship
Longwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Radford University
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