1. Esther Jones
218.410.1022 • ecjones425@stkate.edu • 1125 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105
EDUCATION
University of St. Catherine,​ ​St. Paul, MN ​Expected Graduation: May 2020
MLIS Candidate
Bethel University​, ​St. Paul, MN ​2013—2017
B.A. Reconciliation Studies, Minor in Spanish
Best Semester, Latin American Studies Program, ​Costa Rica & Nicaragua ​January—May 2016
Latin American Studies Concentration
Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Librarian, ​Hennepin County Libraries ​January 2020—present
Associate Librarian Substitute, ​Hennepin County Libraries ​January 2019—present
▪ Conduct reference interviews in person and over the phone, responding to patrons’ requests for information
with appropriate materials and resources in a welcoming, culturally responsive manner.
▪ Troubleshoot issues patrons or other staff may have with information technology with curiosity, patience,
and respect.
▪ Respond to patron behavior and conflicts from a trauma-informed perspective.
▪ Other duties as assigned: shelving materials, selecting books for display, weeding rotating collections.
▪ Meet monthly and as needed with the Latinx Engagement Team as a 2019-2020 member.
Research & Instruction Library Associate, ​St. Olaf College ​September 2018—June 2019
▪ Crafted lesson plans and taught library instruction sessions for Biology students.
▪ Acted as temporary library liaison to the Natural Sciences.
▪ Responsible for teaching faculty, staff, and students how to use the citation manager EndNote.
▪ Staffed the research desk, which included conducting reference interviews, supervising and collaborating
with student research tutors, assisting with circulation of technology equipment, and responding to
questions via several chat services.
Research & Instruction Library Assistant, ​Library, Macalester College ​October 2017—May 2018
▪ Staffed the reference desk in an open, friendly manner and answered walk-up research questions from
students, faculty, and community members.
▪ Acted as a liaison between students and professional reference librarians, freeing up the time of the latter
to better focus on scheduled research consultations and classroom instruction.
▪ Helped with other things as needed, including but not limited to: developing and editing LibGuides, staffing
the circulation desk, creating displays, designing posters, etc.
Apprentice, ​Dancing the Land Farm ​May—September 2017
▪ Received an on-the-ground education in local, humane & sustainable food systems.
▪ Worked flexibly in a dynamic environment responsive to changes in weather, season, & farm needs.
▪ Managed the farm plus the training and supervision of four workers during the farmers’ two-week
continuing education absence.

2. ▪ Assisted in all aspects of weekly farmers’ markets: set-up/tear-down, bagging & weighing produce,
processing cash & credit transactions, offering cooking tips and veggie trivia to curious potential and paying
customers, creating aesthetically pleasing signs and produce displays, arranging flowers into bouquets.
Cataloging Intern, ​East Side Freedom Library ​January–May 2017
▪ Cataloged & shelved material using OCLC Connexion & Library of Congress Classification in a
non-circulating library dedicated to advocating for justice, solidarity and equity.
Director, ​European Americans in Solidarity, United Cultures of Bethel (UCB), Bethel University ​2015–2017
▪ Facilitated spaces for white students to engage in racial/cultural identity development and anti-racism work
through organized weekly meetings, monthly joint subgroups, and weekly emails informing students of
events and conversations on campus.
▪ Collaborated and met weekly with Dean of Intercultural Programs, student executive director, and fellow
subgroup directors (First Nations, Voz Latinx, Black Student Union, & Asian Christian Fellowship) to plan
and deliver events, cultural celebrations, field trips, etc.
Various Positions, ​Covenant Park Bible Camp, Mahtowa, MN ​2013–2016
Senior Program Director, Junior Program Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Media Specialist, Lifeguard,
Counselor
▪ Coached and collaborated with 4-6 program staff to create and execute summer programming.
▪ Oversaw 20 summer staff; Responsible for recruiting, orienting, and guiding 30-45 volunteers leading up to
and for the duration of the summer.
▪ Coordinated day-to-day operations: Led weekly & daily meetings; wrote & designed a weekly info sheet
and agenda to be shared with staff & volunteers; organized the master calendar, including a schedule of
activity/responsibility rotations.
▪ Resolved conflict in a compassionate, objective manner among campers, parents, volunteers, and staff as
needed.
▪ Assessed immediate situations (weather, camper needs, other emergencies) and effectively communicated
any consequent changes to staff accordingly.
▪ Assisted in other areas as needed, including writing and performing in skits, doing dishes, grounds
maintenance, and cleaning.
Resident Assistant, ​Edgren Hall, Bethel University ​2014–2015
▪ Provided residents with a safe space to relax and socialize in the evenings, connected them to resources,
and encouraged maturity and growth through collaboration with staff and Resident Director.
Information Commons Technology Desk Worker, ​Bethel University Library ​2013–2014
▪ Provided friendly and helpful technology support to library patrons, including but not limited to
troubleshooting problems with personal and desktop computers, Wi-Fi, printers, copy machine, digital
scanner, cameras, recording equipment, etc.
▪ Assisted librarians with event set-up and promotion, organizing files, helping patrons locate books, etc.
RELEVANT EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
2018 ALA Scholar, Inaugural Cohort & Recipient of the David H. Clift Scholarship
Attendee, ​ALA Annual Conference ​June 20-25, 2019
Attendee​, Library Technology Conference (LibTech) March 2019, 2018
Attendee, ​Academic and Research Library Division (ARLD) Day April 2018
Event Organizer​, ​10 hours/month, St. Catherine University ​December 2017—October 2018
▪ Connected university partners and planning committee for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day screening of
documentary film ​Libros y Nubes (Books & Clouds)​, followed by a 2-person panel featuring Jody Gray
from the American Library Association.