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1. ALICEA PEYTON
9725 S. CALUMET AVE. – CHICAGO, IL 60628 - 312-438-2302 - MSALICEAPEYTON@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Cohort, Library & Information Science, Dominican University (Present)
Foundations in College Instruction Certification Program, University of IL., (Present)
MLIS, Library & Information Science, Dominican University, (2019)
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2016)
Bachelor of Arts, Advanced Management, Columbia College, Chicago, IL (2015)
Associate of Arts, Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, IL (2014)
CURRENT G.P.A.
3.8
CAREER EXPERIENCE
TUTOR ME PLATFORM, Chicago, IL 8/19 - Present
Virtual Librarian
• Offer reference and tutorial support to students enrolled in universities from across the country.
• Use chatroom platforms to communicate with individuals, as well as video and audio communication methods.
• Instruct students on library and information science, writing, and study skills.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, Chicago, IL 4/18 - Present
Library Associate
▪ Provide reference and reader’s advisory assistance for all ages using both print and electronic material.
▪ Assist in preparing reading lists, bibliographies, and annotations.
▪ Provide library orientation and bibliographic instruction, using print and electronic resources.
▪ Plan, market, and conduct library programs, exhibits, and events
▪ Prepare flyers, brochures, and displays.
▪ Assist with collection maintenance and collection development, HOLDS, interlibrary loans, and materials
conversion and edit procedures.
▪ Assist with community outreach. Interpret library policy, procedures, and regulations.
▪ Assist in supervision, training, evaluation, and mentoring of staff.
▪ Operate PCs to access the internet, databases, word processing, office software, and circulation system.
▪ Perform simple PC/printer/software troubleshooting.
▪ Assist with reporting and resolution of building maintenance, security, and custodial problems.
▪ Assist in compiling, preparing, and maintaining records and reports.
▪ Attend regular meetings, workshops, and training courses as assigned.
▪ Participate in library committee work and staff training as assigned.
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY, River Forest, IL 7/18 – 10/18
Library Teaching Intern
▪ Created original lesson plan in collaboration/consultation with Instructional Services Librarian and/or
Instruction and Online Learning Librarian.
▪ Observed and assisted librarians in teaching a variety of classes.
▪ Assisted in designing and creating pages on the Crown Library’s Lib-Guide
▪ Performed other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, Chicago, IL 3/17 – 4/18
Library Page
▪ Maintained shelves to ensure books are placed in accordance with classification system.
▪ Aided patrons in locating books and print or electronic materials.
▪ Processed applications for library cards and enter data into the library computer system.
▪ Organized reading rooms and displays to create a pleasing environment.
▪ Charged and discharged library materials through the automated circulation system.
▪ Operated computer systems to access the internet, databases, and circulation system.

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL 2016
Place Lab Intern
▪ Supported research efforts and conducted community outreach initiatives.
▪ Assisted in developing a useful online platform including website improvements and a compelling social media
agenda.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, IL 2015
Office Clerk/Creative Writing Department
▪ Oversaw all aspects of administrative support for students and faculty within the department.
▪ Maintained departmental library periodicals, including books, magazines, and newspapers.
▪ Archived older edition materials and alphabetized materials on displays.
▪ Corresponded with publishers regarding inventory concerns.
▪ Maintained displays and distributed posters throughout the campus.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY, Orland Park, IL 2017
Volunteer Staff
▪ Assisted patrons in the Circulation Department with self-checkout units, reserve items, purchasable materials,
and locating materials throughout the library.
▪ Received patrons in the lobby area and provide information on events and facilities within the library and the
local community.
MEMBERSHIPS
▪ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
▪ Dominican University’s Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA)
▪ Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
▪ American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2019 Dominican University-PhD Scholarship 2014 James M. & Virginia Smyth Scholarship
2018 Dominican University-Library Teaching Internship 2014 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Dorothy D. Houston Scholarship
2017 Dominican University-SOIS 15 x 15 Scholarship 2014 Olive-Harvey College - Follett’s Book Scholarship
2015 Columbia College-Dean’s List 2013 Olive-Harvey College-Student-of-the-Month
2014 Columbia College-Recognition Award 2012 Olive-Harvey College-Presidential Scholar
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES – PUBLICATIONS - SOUND RECORDINGS
2019 - Consortium Benefits: Using TV to Increase Library
Consumption
2018 - Serving Teen Co-Cultures: What Teens Need from Public
Libraries
2019 - The Information Behavior of Religious Clergy in
North America
2016 - The Evolution of Land-Use Enforcement (Religious Storefront
Church Movement)
2019 - Information Poverty: An Examination of Policies
Related to Achieving Kenya’s 2030 Vision
2016 - Redeeming’s World Church – I’m On Assignment – Live Music
Recording
2019 - Consortium Benefits: Using TV to Increase Library
Consumption
1998 - The Spiritual Origin of Sound and Music
CONFERENCES
2019, Presenter, “The Evolution of Land-Use Enforcement Related to the Religious Storefront Church Movement.”
Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) – 104th Annual Meeting and Conference (N.
Charleston, S.C.).