John Driscoll

(630) 2077846
Johndriscoll811@hotmail.com

Summary

Acquiring MLIS, will complete in January.

Experienced in serving teens at three libraries
Maintained leadership role in more than 20 teen programs
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Apples iLife, Video/Audio software, and Course Management Systems

Education
Dominican University
Masters of Library and Information Science
Expected graduation date December 2014
GPA 3.8 / 4.0

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduated with honors
GPA 3.4 / 4.0

Relevant Courses

Management of Libraries and Information Centers

Services for Children and Young Adults
Readers Advisory Services
Practicum
Social Media and Emerging Technology (current)

Library Materials for Young Adults

Internet Fundamentals and Design
Storytelling for Adults and Children
Organization of Knowledge
Collection Management (current)

Professional Experience

AV Desk Assistant, Schaumburg Township District Library

November 2014 - Present
Located audiovisual materials for patrons of all ages.
Provided customer service in resolving questions, placing holds, and locating other library services.
Trained to provide service at other Popular Services departments including Teen and Reader Services desks.
Hub Intern, Arlington Heights Memorial Library
May 2014 August 2014
Oversaw the Hub teen desk, duties included: answering reference questions, locating materials for teens.
Provided and supervised a variety of teen events including: social media contest, library scavenger hunt, DIY project.
Collaborated with library staff to complete any professional or nonprofessional duty essential to the achievement of
efficient library service.
Checked out various resources to teens using Millennium circulation software.
Practicum Intern, Schaumburg Township District Library
May 2014 July 2014
Co-managed teen desk, responsibilities included: resolving user questions, providing book recommendations, locating
materials, strengthening knowledge of current and emerging technologies relevant to teenagers.
Participated in more than 20 teen programs, tasks included: managing budget, organizing setup/schedules, teaching teens
various skills.
Planned, budgeted, and ran my own Minecraft-themed crafting program.
Maintained a detailed journal describing library services I provided and their practical applications and significance.

Volunteer Experience

Oak Park Public Library

May 2014 July 2014
Directed and assisted patrons during a teen manga convention; more than 75 people attended.
Delegated roles and responsibilities to drop-in volunteer groups as they completed a variety of tasks.

Northlake Public Library

Assisted library users with a variety of computer tasks, placing holds, and ILL.
Created reading lists to generate interest in collection materials.
Compiled informational packets full of job searching tips.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

iLife: GarageBand, iMovie
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Acrobat
Video/Audio Editor Software: Audacity, Avidemux
Programming Software: Scratch, Lego Mindstorms
Course Management Systems: Blackboard, Canvas

July 2012 February 2014