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Catherine I. Almendinger

4605 Middaugh Ave. (630) 967- 4696
Downers Grove, IL 60515 almecath@my.dom.edu

Mission Statement

Information specialist focused on inspiring lifelong learning in an inclusive and dynamic
environment.

Education

Dominican University | River Forest, IL
Master of Library and Information Science January 2014
Certificate of Specialization in Youth Services

Illinois State University | Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies May 2012
Minor in Childrens Studies

E-Portfolio | http://calmendinger.weebly.com/

Features a strong command of digital resources, knowledge of current trends in literature
and library science, creativity, and an ability to communicate to a specific audience.

Work Experience

Thomas Ford Memorial Library | Western Springs, IL
Youth Services Assistant November 2013 Present
Provide reference and readers advisory services 10+hours/week
Maintain monthly records for in-person and virtual inquiries
Market librarys collection by creating visually engaging displays
Assist patrons with navigating the librarys digital resources
Develop, schedule, and supervise programs for groups of 20+ children
Demonstrate ability to multitask in a busy library environment
Support the collection by cross-checking statistics, condition, and availability
Work with coworkers and neighboring libraries to fulfill information needs
Utilize professional reviews to update bibliographies
Design flyers to advertise programs within and outside of the library
Volunteer Experience
Downers Grove Public Library | Downers Grove, IL
Youth Services Volunteer June - August 2010
Organized recently returned childrens fiction and nonfiction
Sorted, secured, and shelved childrens audio-visual materials
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Leadership Experience
Illinois State University Big Red Marching Machine | Normal, IL
Clarinet Section Leader 2010- 2012
Served as liaison between director, graduate staff, and 20+ member section
Spearheaded shift to disseminate information via Social Media
Coordinated volunteers to represent section at optional performances
Directed section rehearsals outside of whole band practice
Tau Beta Sigma, Zeta Alpha Chapter | Normal, IL
Co-Social Chair 2008-2009
Planned annual banquet for the 250+ member marching band
Redesigned annual Mr. Music Man pageant to improve its fundraising success
Provided customer service to students and faculty
Communicated with community businesses and professionals to plan events
Secretary/Alumni Chairperson 2009-2010
Authored detailed and accurate minutes during all chapter meetings
Distributed minutes to members and faculty advisor in a timely manner
Managed attendance records

Historian/Parliamentarian 2010-2012
Implemented cost effective procedures to produce annual pictures independently
Chaired committee that authored detailed and substantial constitution revisions
Collaborated with executive board officers for efficacy during chapter meetings
Explained and enforced policies in a consistent manner
Professional Associations
American Library Association
Association for Library Service to Children
Illinois Library Association

Relevant skills
Research Management: Expertise knowledge of APA, Copyright, Chicago Style, MLA
Cataloging: AACR
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, Dewey Decimal Classification, LC Authority Records, LC
Classification, LC Subject Headings, MARC, OCLC Connexion, RDA, WorldCat
Operating Systems: AWE Early Literacy stations, Mac, iOS, Windows
Programming Languages: CSS, HTML
Applications: Animoto, Biography in Context, Cassi, DropBox, eAdvanced, Facebook,
Goodreads, Google, GoogleDrive, GoogleDocs, iMovie, Jing, Kindle, Microsoft Office,
Millennium, Nook, NovelistPlus, OverDrive, Prezi, Twitter, Weebly, WordPress