Annie Silva Annie.e.silva@gmail.com104 Queens Rd (336) 470-4279Lexington, NC 27292

Education

BA in English from Coastal Carolina University, 2007 Won the 2007 Paul Rice Poetry Broadside Series contest and completed a

chapbook thesis in formal poetry. Masters of Library and Information Studies to be completed 5/2012 at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Classes of Interest Web Design and Usability, Database Design, Emerging Technological

Trends, Information Literacy, The Academic Library, Science and Technology Resources, Social Marketing.

Related Research Conducted marketing research and needs assessment for LIS student’s

involvement in professional activities. Results were given to the LIS department for use as requested.

Conducted research on the use of Facebook as a tool to reach new and existing users. Research led to poster presentation at NCLA.

Library Experience

Reference Assistant, Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University, 01/2007-05/2007 Worked in reference and circulation. Read assigned articles and conducted research about the profession for a weekly

write up and distributed throughout the department. Assisted with electronics, including computers, microfilm machines, printers,

copiers, and scanners. Created the Library’s Wikipedia page. Updated the in-house subject search database. Assisted in relocating the reference section. Employment was the result of a successful internship.

Student Assistant, Special Collections and University Archives, Jackson Library, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 09/2010-05/2012

Researched local and university history. Practiced basic preservation and conservation techniques. Processed, organized, and preserved the historical photograph collection.

Presentations

“Facebook as a Marketing Tool for Public Libraries” Poster presented at the 2011 North Carolina Library Association Annual Conference, Hickory, North Carolina.

Teaching Experience

Student Consultant, Writing Center, Coastal Carolina University 9/2006-5/2007 Prepared handouts for teaching and reference on common topics as well as

lessons for small groups on common writing issues. Assisted students with the writing, research, and proofreading process. Assisted students with citations and references in all citation styles.

Tutor, Athletic Department, Coastal Carolina University 10/2006-5/2007 Tutored English, history, writing, and research to student athletes. Managed students and their educational goals who were at risk of losing

eligibility due to academic performance. Teacher, CDI holdings, Inc., Daegu, South Korea, 8/2007-4/2008

Taught English as a foreign language to middle and high School. Independently tutored high school students with interest in attending American

universities with a focus on both academics and cultural exchange. Classroom and time management. Parent and community relations.

SkillsTechnology

HTML, CSS, and FTP, Dreamweaver, and Seamonkey. Database design in Access and SQL. Experience with open source and open access software and resources. Experience using Camtasia, Prezi, PowerPoint, and Photoshop. Experience with Web 2.0 and virtual reference tools.

Other Work Experience

Tagger, VF Jeanswear, 3/2010-8/2010 Working on an assembly line filling orders during night shift on a production pay

scale. Sales Associate, Bath and Body Works 8/2009-1/2010

Sales and customer service. Resident Advisor and Desk Assistant, Office of Residence Life, Coastal Carolina University, 5/2004-5/2007

Planned programs for residents in a co-ed dormitory. Assisted with lockouts, power-outages, and maintenance requests. Mediated roommate and hall conflicts. Enforced rules and regulations and worked collaboratively with co-workers to

resolve situations within the building that needed attention. Collaborated with campus police in situations that warranted their participation

and to ensure safety and security of residents.

Memberships

North Carolina Library Association, Member Library and Information Studies Student Association, Member