ALEXIS M.
STAPP
225 Melwood Ave. #14, Pittsburgh PA 15213 Master of Library and Information Science University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota Majors: Communication and Spanish Study Abroad in Venezuela, University of Minnesota Global Campus, 2004
[email protected] 412-904-8496
EDUCATION________________________________________________________________
August 2012 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________
Hillman Library, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA LibGuide Creation Intern 03/2012-present Design and create LibGuides for the Global Studies and Economics departments at the University Bevier Engineering Library, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Student Worker/Intern 08/2011-present Assist patrons in finding print and electronic materials in person and in the engineering living community Gain real-world knowledge on the use and instruction of the librarys databases, ejournals, research LibGuides and online library management system (Voyager) Perform basic circulation duties, verify patron information, and locate materials outside the ULS Half Price Books, St. Louis Park, MN Shift Lead 10/2008-08/2011 Managed operations of sales floor of busy bookstore when manager on duty Supervised a staff of up to 20, delegated tasks where appropriate Assisted in 8-week training program for new employees and ongoing training for all employees Performed in addition to responsibilities of bookseller position, below Bookseller 04/2006-10/2008 Provided courteous and responsive customer service, including readers advisory and cash handling Maintained specific areas of bookstore, including the high-traffic and high-volume childrens section Merchandised and created displays of materials for sections
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT___________________________________________________
Carnegie Public Library, Squirrel Hill branch, Pittsburgh, PA Lets Speak English! Conversation Facilitator 04/2012-present Co-lead a group of ESL adults in informal English conversation, design engaging activities to encourage conversation Hennepin County Library, various branch locations, Hennepin County, MN ELL Conversation Circle Facilitator 09/2010-03/2011 Facilitated diverse groups of people with varied English language abilities in English conversation Bindery assistant 07/2010-03/2011 Created shelving labels for sheet music preservation project, performed minor repairs on print materials
SKILL AREAS________________________________________________________________
Reference: Database structure and search techniques, reference interview, virtual reference Software: Microsoft Office, social media, GoogleDocs, RefWorks, Zotero, Voyager ILS, SpringShare, Jing, SharePoint Interpersonal: Customer service, supervising and managing others, instruction Foreign Language: Reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS____________________________________
American Library Association, Member 2011-present President, University of Pittsburgh Student Chapter 2012-present PLA, ACRL, and Social Responsibilities Round Table, Member 2012-present Pennsylvania Library Association, Member 2011-present
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS_________________________________________________
The Knowledge Base: Managing Collective Use of Individual Expertise, poster session co-presented with Judith Brink and Clare Withers, WPWVC ACRL Spring Conference, Waynesburg, PA, June 1, 2012.
