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Jill Dawson RESEARCH AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PHONE 972-849-1742 EMAIL [email protected] LOCATION Carrollton, Texas EXPERIENCE Flower Mound Public Library Adult Services Librarian March 2010 - Present SUMMARY Research and information professional with a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of North Texas. Experienced in research and analysis, writing, community event planning and information organization. Technically proficient in wide variety of computer hardware and software, including mobile devices, wireless internet, print management software, office application software and social media. Works well independently or as part of a team. Provide general research support for library patrons. Assist patrons with various types of technology, including eBook readers and other mobile devices, various software applications and printing/scanning/ faxing hardware. Create informational and promotional library materials. Assist with maintenance of library social media presence. Coordinate and promote library events for adults will educate and entertain the community. Maintain adult fiction, eBook, and audiobook collections. Monitor materials selection allocation budget of $30,000. Maintain library website and explore methods to improve online user experience. Review and manage online resources as a member of the Digital Services Committee. Library Clerk October 2006 - February 2010 Checked in and organized returned books. Checked out books to patrons at the library circulation desk. Collected late fees and balances from patrons. Issued new library cards to patrons. Dallas Public Library Practicum Student/Intern January 2009 - April 2009 Provided reference services to library patrons. Gained experience with collection development by selecting materials to be purchased by the library. Contributed to adult and youth services programming. EDUCATION University of North Texas Master of Science, Library and Information Sciences 2009 Trinity University Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & History 2004 LANGUAGES Spanish, Conversant SKILLS Metadata Research Microsoft Office Writing Web Content Management Social Media Databases & Electronic Resources

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Jill Dawson RESEARCH AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL

PHONE 972-849-1742

EMAIL [email protected]

LOCATION Carrollton, Texas

EXPERIENCE

Flower Mound Public Library Adult Services Librarian March 2010 - Present

SUMMARY Research and information professional with a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of North Texas. Experienced in research and analysis, writing, community event planning and information organization. Technically proficient in wide variety of computer hardware and software, including mobile devices, wireless internet, print management software, office application software and social media. Works well independently or as part of a team.

Provide general research support for library patrons.

Assist patrons with various types of technology, including eBook readers and other mobile devices, various software applications and printing/scanning/faxing hardware.

Create informational and promotional library materials.

Assist with maintenance of library social media presence.

Coordinate and promote library events for adults will educate and entertain the community.

Maintain adult fiction, eBook, and audiobook collections.

Monitor materials selection allocation budget of $30,000.

Maintain library website and explore methods to improve online user experience.

Review and manage online resources as a member of the Digital Services Committee.

Library Clerk October 2006 - February 2010

Checked in and organized returned books.

Checked out books to patrons at the library circulation desk.

Collected late fees and balances from patrons. Issued new library cards to patrons.

Dallas Public Library Practicum Student/Intern January 2009 - April 2009

Provided reference services to library patrons.

Gained experience with collection development by selecting materials to be purchased by the library.

Contributed to adult and youth services programming.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas Master of Science, Library and Information Sciences 2009

Trinity University Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & History 2004

LANGUAGES Spanish, Conversant

SKILLS Metadata

Research

Microsoft Office

Writing

Web Content Management

Social Media Databases & Electronic

Resources