CARL E.

CLEM

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Innovative and energetic LIBRARIAN with demonstrated aptitude in cataloging and technical services.
 Excellent capacity to multi-task.
 Energetic and enthusiastic.
 Encourage professional development and continuing education.
 Demonstrated ability to lead teams to accomplish tasks and goals.
 Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as computer literacy.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFICIENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS:
 State of Indiana Public Librarian Certification Level 4
 State of Indiana Public Librarian Certification Level 3 (expected Jan. 2011)
 Indiana Evergreen Certified Copy Cataloger (Level II)

PROFICIENCIES:
 Integrated Library Systems:
SirsiDynix, Indiana Evergreen, Follett, Winnebago Spectrum, & LibraryWorld.

 Cataloging Standards:
MARC, AACR2r, CONTENTdm, CONSER, LCSH, Sears, LC Classification,
Dewey Classification, OCLC Connexion, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and
Standards, RDA, LC Rule Interpretations, FRBR

 Computer Literacy:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO LIBRARY , Kokomo, Indiana July 2010Present
Reference Assistant, Reference & Information Services
Provide reference and research instruction to the students and faculty of the campus. Work closely
with library faculty.
INDIANA STATE LIBRARY, Indianapolis, Indiana February 2010Present
Volunteer, Catalog Division
Offer support to the Catalog Division. Assist with database maintenance within the SirsiDynix ILS.
Perform copy and original cataloging as needed.As of April 2010, the State Library is using the
Indiana Evergreen ILS. Catalog materials within OCLC local file for later importation into
Evergreen.

AVI FOODSYSTEMS, INC., Kokomo, Indiana 2006-2010

Manager, Catering Services (2009-2010)
Managed catering events on the campus of Indiana University Kokomo. Directed catering team
members before and during events. Worked closely with the Director of Food Service, faculty, staff,
and the Office of the Chancellor. Assisted in the record-keeping and maintenance of account
financial statements and analysis. Balanced cash drawers daily and completed audits.
Vending Attendant (2006-2008)
Maintained vending machines on the campus of Indiana University. Oversaw product orders from
central warehouse. Stream-lined practices to develop more efficient methods of vending operations
that could be utilized at other accounts.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Library Science (expected December 2010)
Concentrations in cataloging, technical services, and reference services.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY– Indianapolis, Indiana

Bachelor of General Studies (2009)

Concentration in Arts and Humanities; minor in Political Science
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – Kokomo, Indiana

Associate of General Studies (2006)

INDIANA UNIVERSITY – Kokomo, Indiana

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
KOKOMO-HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Kokomo, Indiana August 2010-December 2010
Cataloger, Collection Management Department
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SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS

EARTH DISCOVERY CENTER, Indianapolis, Indiana January 2010May 2010
Cataloger/Collection Developer
Cataloged and processed a collection of several hundred donated monographs. Cataloged within the
LibraryWorld ILS. Finished project with a fully functioning library, including circulation and
OPAC. Used Follett’s TitleWise to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the collection to develop
grants for the purchase of new materials to support the EDC’s curriculum and policies.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO LIBRARY, Kokomo, Indiana May 2010Present

Graduate Student Researcher
Researched and developed proposals on effective reference services within the University. In
addition, researched effectiveness and implementation methods of combined public service points
for academic libraries.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 American Library Association (2010-present)
 Member, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
 Member, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services,
Cataloging and Classification Section
 Library Research Round Table

 Indiana Library Federation (2010-present)

 Member, Indiana Academic Library Association
 Member, Indiana Public Library Association
 Instruction and Education Division
 Reference Division
 Technical Services Division

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Clem, C. & Phillips, M. (2010). “Usability study of next-generation catalogs in an academic engineering
library.” Annual Conference of the Academic Library Association of Ohio. Columbus, Ohio.
October 29.