Violeta Keifer
Vail,Az
Summary
Motivated Library and Information Science graduate student seeking internship to gain hands-on experience in managing physical and digital collections, community engagement and research support. History enhancing library operations with new events and resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Services Associate II
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Provided reference services in person, over the phone, and in chat through LibAnswers.
- Promptly replied to billing inquiries about damaged item charges, technology renewals, and overdue items.
- Planned and managed free midterm and finals snacks events which each had a budget of $900 for three night events.
Library Assistant
Amphitheater School District
Marana, AZ
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught K-5 students biweekly lessons on locating library materials, developing research skills, and writing in different genres.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Cataloged over 400 new and donated books and reorganized the collection to maximize ease of locating new materials.
- Maintained attendance records and entered attendance for after school programming in Tyler.
Multimedia Library Assistant
Marana Unified School District
Marana, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Enforced all circulation procedures and assisted patrons with locating materials at Gladden Farms and Ironwood Elementary Libraries.
- Taught library classes and supported onsite students with online learning.
- Troubleshooted issues with Chromebooks and coordinated with IT staff to promptly provide tech support.
Research Assistant
Bates College Biology Department
Lewiston, ME
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught undergraduate biology students statistical analysis and molecular biology lab techniques such as DNA extraction, gene amplification, and gel electrophoresis.
- Prepared materials and lab space for students and participated in weekly lab meetings.
- Conducted field experiments at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Summerland, Florida.
- Collaborated with students from the University of Richmond to create a manuscript for thesis and publication.
Public Service Specialist
Ladd Library at Bates College
Lewiston, ME
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Welcomed patrons and checked out materials at the front service desk and audio desk.
- Maintained library collection by reshelving, performing inventory, and shifting materials.
- Cleaned and repaired damaged books and audio equipment.
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Academic Resource Commons, Bates College
Lewiston, ME
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated writing exercises and led peer review sessions with students in the neuroscience course 'History of the Brain' in fall 2018 and the physical chemistry course 'Nanotechnology Project' in fall 2019.
- Collaborated with peer tutors in weekly meetings to analyze effectiveness of tutoring programs and learn new methods to help students succeed.
Summer Intern
NSF REU Intern, The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted laboratory dissolution experiments as kinetic batch reactions and analyzed water geochemistry using an Agilent 7700 ICP-MS.
- Presented a research poster at the University of Arizona and at the AGU Conference in Washington D.C.
Education
Masters in Library And Information Science -
University of Arizona
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts in Biology -
Bates College
05-2020
Skills
- Research Support
- Library Instruction
- Youth Services
- Community Engagement
- Task Prioritization
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Collection management
- Digital preservation
- Access and SQL expertise
Publications and Presentations
- Peer-Reviewed Paper: Moravec, B. G., Keifer, V., Root, R.A., White, A.M., Wang, Y., Olshanksy, Y., McIntosh, J., and J. Chorover. “Experimental Weathering of a Volcaniclastic Critical Zone Profile: Key Role of Colloidal Constituents in Aqueous Geochemical Response.” Chemical Geology. 2020.
- Abstract Submission: Keifer, V., Lebeck, B., Eareckson, C., Lippert, M., Lawrence, H., Winkler, M., and M. Hill. Effects of Hurricane Irma on structure, stability, and function of shallow-water marine ecosystems: Assessing resiliency of sponge and macroinvertebrate communities in Summerland Key, FL. Benthic Ecology Meeting. 2020.
- Presentation: Keifer, V., Moravec, B., Root, R., Amistadi, M.K, and J. Chorover. (2018). Weathering in the deep critical zone: mineralogical controls on aqueous geochemistry in deep subsurface. [H13J-1858] presented at 2018 Fall Meeting, AGU, Washington, D.C., 10-14 Dec.
Community Engagement
Southern Arizona Aids Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 08/2023 - Current
Volunteer for Syringe Access Program
- Volunteer for Syringe Access Program, Fulfilled an average of 10 orders of first aid supplies and food an hour for participants of the SAP program and informed participants of other SAAF programs during 4.5 hour shifts twice a month.
Helicase Biology Club | Lewiston, ME | 08/2018 - 05/2020
Vice President and Community Liaison
- Created weekly lesson plans for students at Tree Street Youth and led science activities at local middle schools.
Hillview Community Center | Lewiston, ME | 08/2017 - 05/2018
Homework Tutor
- Tutored elementary school students in science, math, and English and led art activities.
Montello Elementary School | Lewiston, ME | 08/2016 - 05/2018
Reading Buddy
- Met with four students twice a week to read and ask questions about reading comprehension.
Timeline
Library Services Associate II
University of Arizona
01.2023 - Current
Library Assistant
Amphitheater School District
05.2021 - 01.2023
Multimedia Library Assistant
Marana Unified School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Bates College Biology Department
05.2019 - 05.2020
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Academic Resource Commons, Bates College
09.2018 - 12.2019
Summer Intern
NSF REU Intern, The University of Arizona
05.2018 - 08.2018
Public Service Specialist
Ladd Library at Bates College
08.2016 - 05.2020
Masters in Library And Information Science -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts in Biology -
Bates College
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