1. Valerie N. Clark
valerienoelleclark@gmail.com
(214) 557-2178
A motivated individual with a passionate enthusiasm for public libraries and community
service. 5 years of library experience including 4 years of reference work with children,
teens and adults. Adept at creating and implementing programming to enhance and
serve the lives of the community.
Objective
To continue building a career in library science while cultivating additional skills and knowledge
that will allow me to assist library customers effectively.
Skills
Create effective programming. Efficient and considerate customer service skills. Microsoft Word,
Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well
as excellent oral and written communication skills. Texas Notary Public.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies Texas Woman's University 2009
Associate of Arts Dallas County Community College 2003
Work Experience
DEC 2011-PRESENT
Young Adult and Adult Reference Assistant
Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Tomball, Texas
Work with the library director and reference team to plan and carry out programs for the
community. Served on the leadership team to help director and supervisors plan for upcoming
events. Work directly with the Young Adult Librarian, operating within a budget, to design and
implement programs for young adults during the school year and during the summer reading
program. Coordinate two local chapters of the National Charity League who do volunteer work at
the library. Compile statistics reports for annual customer count weeks. Teach outreach classes
for the Academy of Life-Long Learning for seniors at the Lone Star Tomball campus. Assist
customers at the reference desk, over the phone and at public computers. Help customers with
reader’s advisory at the reference desk and as part of the HCPL Bookhunter program.
JAN 2011-DEC 2011
Youth Services Reference Assistant
Rita and Truett Smith Public Library
Wylie, Texas
Interact with the public daily at the reference desk in person, over the phone and during
programs. Assist patrons with use of public computers. Research and create readers advisory
lists by subject and genre for more efficient assistance at the reference desk. Assist children’s
librarians during storytime by playing guitar and singing songs for the children, puppetry, creating
flannel stories all with the intent to support early literacy skills. Help to shelve and maintain library
materials and recommend additions to the collection. Work with youth services team and all
library staff to effectively serve the public.
APR 2007-MAY 2008
Library Page
Dallas Public Library
Dallas, Texas

2. Processed and distributed returned materials using computer inventory system. Maintained shelf
order and neatness in library. Recommended for Grow Your Own Librarian Program to the Dallas
Public Library general management by branch manager due to interest in pursuing a career in
library science.
Volunteer Experience
DEC 2005-JUN 2009
Youth Sponsor
White Rock United Methodist Church
Dallas, Texas
Mentored youth at two weekly programs. Sunday evening program comprised of group building
exercises and worship and a Wednesday evening peer counseling group where I trained youth in
active listening skills. Participated in two counseling training sessions with the youth director to
qualify to co-lead peer counseling. Also co-coordinated several camp and weekend retreats.