Résumé
Sarah Tenfelde-Dubois
Objective
To obtain a position in the area of Library and Information Management
Education
2007-Present Emporia State University Emporia, KS
Masters of Library Science, MLS
1995-1999 Washburn University Topeka, KS
Bachelor of Arts, English
Professional experience
2009-Present Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Topeka, KS
Adult Services, 120 hour practicum
Design two project plans for practicum with supervision of Adult Services Librarian
Investigate current literature, interview, survey and observe interaction between library staff and patrons for Media Room workflow analysis project
Research peer-reviewed literature concerning fee-based obituary request system project guidelines
Staff reference desk and media room desk, including answering patron questions, telephone reference, providing technology assistance, and retrieving items for patrons
2001-Present Washburn University, Law Library Topeka, KS
Serials & Bindery Specialist
Receipt and sorting of serials, including opening, unpacking, and sorting all items on a daily basis
Check in serials, including recording receipt of all titles in Millennium, marking the shelving location on each item so that it may be properly shelved, and retrieving processing cards so the item may be processed and shelved by other staff
Claim non-received titles through Ebsco, including determining the reason for non-receipt, generating a claim when appropriate, recording actions taken to fill claims on the appropriate records, and monitoring claims to verify that they are properly filled
Distribution, including delivering items to designated shelf locations, distributing routed materials to faculty and staff mail boxes, inserting supplements into their proper volumes, removing and discarding superseded items, and retrieving serials that are ready for binding
Prepare bindery shipments, including identifying serials that are ready to be bound and determining the type of binding appropriate for each item. Collating and verifying that holdings are complete prior to shipment to the bindery
Process material returned from bindery, including inspecting all items returned from the bindery for accuracy in labeling, collation, and binding strength, preparing labels, and maintaining and creating bibliographic, serial, and item records as appropriate on Millennium
Upload information regarding Current Index to Legal Periodicals electronic resource for the Law Library
Staff reference desk two hours per week, including answering patron questions, telephone reference, and assisting with computer help
1997-2001 Gold & Silver Jewelers Topeka, KS
Sales Associate
Provide sales and customer service for general public, including ordering, buying, custom work, and repairs
Organize show room, including straightening cases, repairing price tags, cleaning, and setting displays
Prepare bookkeeping for Accountant on a daily basis, including month-end reports, and payroll
Set up time sheets for other employees on a weekly basis
Summary of qualifications
Very organized, attentive to details
Good typing skills
Proficient with Millennium and Atlas
Provide help to library users
Good people and customer service skills
Currently shadowing Acquisitions Assistant to expand scope of library knowledge
Presented in the poster session of the 2009 Kansas Library Association (KLA) conference
Member of the Washburn University Benefits Committee
Member on the Washburn University Staff Council
Interests and activities
Reading, scrap booking, baking, flower gardening, outdoor activities, exercising
References
References available upon request.
Objective
To obtain a position in the area of Library and Information Management
Education
2007-Present Emporia State University Emporia, KS
Masters of Library Science, MLS
1995-1999 Washburn University Topeka, KS
Bachelor of Arts, English
Professional experience
2009-Present Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Topeka, KS
Adult Services, 120 hour practicum
Design two project plans for practicum with supervision of Adult Services Librarian
Investigate current literature, interview, survey and observe interaction between library staff and patrons for Media Room workflow analysis project
Research peer-reviewed literature concerning fee-based obituary request system project guidelines
Staff reference desk and media room desk, including answering patron questions, telephone reference, providing technology assistance, and retrieving items for patrons
2001-Present Washburn University, Law Library Topeka, KS
Serials & Bindery Specialist
Receipt and sorting of serials, including opening, unpacking, and sorting all items on a daily basis
Check in serials, including recording receipt of all titles in Millennium, marking the shelving location on each item so that it may be properly shelved, and retrieving processing cards so the item may be processed and shelved by other staff
Claim non-received titles through Ebsco, including determining the reason for non-receipt, generating a claim when appropriate, recording actions taken to fill claims on the appropriate records, and monitoring claims to verify that they are properly filled
Distribution, including delivering items to designated shelf locations, distributing routed materials to faculty and staff mail boxes, inserting supplements into their proper volumes, removing and discarding superseded items, and retrieving serials that are ready for binding
Prepare bindery shipments, including identifying serials that are ready to be bound and determining the type of binding appropriate for each item. Collating and verifying that holdings are complete prior to shipment to the bindery
Process material returned from bindery, including inspecting all items returned from the bindery for accuracy in labeling, collation, and binding strength, preparing labels, and maintaining and creating bibliographic, serial, and item records as appropriate on Millennium
Upload information regarding Current Index to Legal Periodicals electronic resource for the Law Library
Staff reference desk two hours per week, including answering patron questions, telephone reference, and assisting with computer help
1997-2001 Gold & Silver Jewelers Topeka, KS
Sales Associate
Provide sales and customer service for general public, including ordering, buying, custom work, and repairs
Organize show room, including straightening cases, repairing price tags, cleaning, and setting displays
Prepare bookkeeping for Accountant on a daily basis, including month-end reports, and payroll
Set up time sheets for other employees on a weekly basis
Summary of qualifications
Very organized, attentive to details
Good typing skills
Proficient with Millennium and Atlas
Provide help to library users
Good people and customer service skills
Currently shadowing Acquisitions Assistant to expand scope of library knowledge
Presented in the poster session of the 2009 Kansas Library Association (KLA) conference
Member of the Washburn University Benefits Committee
Member on the Washburn University Staff Council
Interests and activities
Reading, scrap booking, baking, flower gardening, outdoor activities, exercising
References
References available upon request.
