Rachael Grindberg

rachaelgrindberg@gmail.com | (701)540-7884 | Sutherlin, OR

OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education in library science and passion for libraries to excel in my
career as a Library Professional.

QUALIFICATIONS
 20 years in libraries and customer service
 Computer/ office technology literacy
 Detail oriented
 Reliable

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
 Anticipated Library Science degree in May 2025
o Coursework: Introduction to Library Services, Children’s Literature,
Digital Citizenship, Adult Services, Programming, & Outreach,
Teaching & Learning in a Digital Environment, Young Adult
Services, Research & Inquiry, Organization of Information,
Leadership & Management in Libraries, Library Science Capstone
 Successfully coordinated new logo creation for the Oakland Public Library
by collaborating with the local high school
 Coordinate and supervise library volunteers
 Successfully written grants for the library
 Knowledge and understanding of library principles, procedures, methods,
and materials
 Extensive training in children’s and young adult literature
 Coursework in Reference interviews and Reader’s Advisory
 Technically proficient and skilled (experience in social media, web
conferences, creative software for video and visuals, and content curation)

EDUCATION
University of Nebraska in Omaha Expected Graduation: May 2025
Bachelor’s in Library Science

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ VOLUNTEER

C. Giles Hunt Memorial Library Sutherlin, OR
Volunteer June 2018- December 2019
 Assisted patrons in finding materials and using computers
 Checked in and out materials and ensure they are in good order
 Processed new materials to get them ready for cataloging
 Weeded old magazines from the catalog
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oakland Public Library Oakland, OR
Library Clerk December 2019- Present
 Coordinate volunteers by setting up schedules in the scheduling software
 Plan and schedule events and programs for the library
 Manage the Library’s collection of books and materials by weeding and
purchasing materials
 Submit grants on behalf of the library
 Attend and take minutes for the Library Board meetings
 Attend City Council meetings and update the City Council on the library
 Create library newsletters by using Mailchimp
 Promote the library and its activities on social media and in the newsletter
 Create and edit policies to be brought to the Library Board for approval
 Put together a yearly budget for the Budget Committee to consider

Express Employment Roseburg, OR

Express Associate September 2018- March 2019

Consumer Service Representative at FCR November 2018- October 2019

 Received phone calls and emails from consumers
 Troubleshot issues with Nintendo products and Blink Health
 Set up repairs and part orders for Nintendo products
Library Processor at Ingram Content Group September 2018- October 2018
 Attached spine labels to books or compact discs
 Attached Mylar/ Kapco covers to book jackets
 Performed stamping, theft ID, and auditing

West Fargo Public Library West Fargo, ND

Library Assistant July 2004- April 2018
 Assisted patrons in finding materials, using computers, and checking out
devices
 Checked in and out materials and made sure they were in good order
 Trained in accounting for library bills and fines received from patrons
 Processed new materials to get them ready for cataloging
 Aided patrons on media programs such as Library2Go and Hoopla, as well
as installation of programs onto tablets