Kimberly Lowe

Kansas, USA k.eye.em@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/aspirinlibrarian

Objective
To finish my Masters of Library and Information Science degree at Emporia State University to satisfy my final requirement for employment at San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico.

Education
Master of Library and Information Science, December 2013 Emporia State University, Overland Park, Kansas Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor: History, May 2010 University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Related Experience
Reference Librarian, January 2014 San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico Employment contingent upon successful completion of MLS. Library Assistant, Part-Time, June 2013 November 2013 Cass County Public Library, Harrisonville, Missouri Provide reference services to the public. Instructed patrons on various areas such as: basic computer functions, catalog search, database search, Microsoft Office or any other area of need for patron. Assist with collection development of YA and graphic novels. Develop and plan for various programs throughout library such as: story time for children, YA book club, YA special programs and others. Shelve and assist with circulation as needed. Librarian Intern, February 2013 - May 2013 Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas Provided reference to students and staff of all fields of study including, but not limited to; liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and culinary arts. Provided bibliographic instruction to students both in one-on-one basis and in a classroom setting. Created a research guide for fall 2013 campus wide common read. Created a collection development plan for new associates degree program. Collaborated with copyright committee to create informational video for staff, faculty and students. Student Assistant Page, July 2009 July 2010 University of Kansas Libraries, Lawrence, Kansas Retrieved rare books, manuscripts and photos from restricted stacks for patrons and librarians. Assisted resident research librarians with all facets of their daily duties from copies to computer issues. Copied materials utilizing correct technology to ensure integrity of item was never compromised.

Skills
All Microsoft Office Products Photoshop

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Camtasia HTML Tablets/Mobile Devices Discovery Layer Course Management Tool Library Computing Tool Social Media Research Guides Windows OS

Relevant Coursework
Research in Library and Information Science, Spring 2012 Information Seeking Behavior and User Centered Services, Summer 2012 Reference and User Services, Summer 2012 Organization of Information, Fall 2012

Information Technology, Fall 2012 Collection Development and Management, Summer 2013 Advocacy and Information Organization, Summer 2013 Project Management in Information Organizations, Fall 2013

Other Experience
Customer Service Supervisor, Part-Time, October 2012 - June 2013 Price Chopper Supermarket, Louisburg, Kansas Supervised front end activity of up to 15 people and provided service to courtesy desk. Provided assistance to checkers and stockers when staff was in short supply. Cross trained in cash office to keep track of books for store and pricing department to assist when needed. Casualty Claims Adjuster, April 2011 - October 2012 Farmers Insurance Group, Olathe, Kansas Investigated automobile accidents by interviewing, and researching to determine liability. Managed duties on individual basis and provided support to team members. Served as public standpoint for Farmers by offering excellent customer service while investigating auto claims. Customer Service Supervisor, Part-Time, October 2010 April 2011 Price Chopper Supermarket, Louisburg, Kansas Supervised front end activity of up to 15 people and provided service to courtesy desk. Provided assistance to checkers and stockers when staff was in short supply. Cross trained in cash office and pricing department to assist when needed.

Professional Affiliations
American Library Association, 2012-Present New Members Round Table, 2013 GLBTRT, 2013 Kansas Library Association, 2012-Present

Professional Development
American Library Association Annual Conferences 2013

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