Lizbeth Rhodes is seeking employment with the State Art Museum of Florida. She has a variety of skills including knowledge of circulation procedures, Microsoft Office, customer service, data entry, research, administrative support, and archival experience. Her work history demonstrates experience in library settings providing circulation and reference services, administrative support, and archival work including organizing materials and creating finding aids. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archival Studies.
This online workshop was conducted by Mary Krautter, Head of Reference, and Nancy Ryckman, Assistant Head of Reference at Jackson Library UNCG for LIS students on 10/1/10
This online workshop was conducted by Mary Krautter, Head of Reference, and Nancy Ryckman, Assistant Head of Reference at Jackson Library UNCG for LIS students on 10/1/10
1. Lizbeth Rhodes
3244 31st Street West. Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971 ⧫ 912-980-0947 ⧫ rhodeslizbeth@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Motivated Masters Student seeks employment with the State Art Museum of Florida. Reliable, fast
learner, and multi-tasker willing to work a flexible schedule. Experience in variety of workplaces
requiring strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills.
Skills
● Knowledge of circulation procedures
● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft
Office Suite
● Literary knowledge
● Social media knowledge
● Customer service-oriented
● Data entry
● Skilled researcher
● Works well independently
● Professional phone etiquette
● Excellent communication skills
● Cash register familiarity
● POS software experience
● Sales experience
● Multi-line phone operation proficiency
● Skilled in call center operations
● Strong problem solving aptitude
● Filing and data archiving
● Word processing
● Administrative support specialist
Work History
AccessServices Assistant/Archive Support 09/2006 to 05/2009
Rohrbach Library at Kutztown University - Kutztown, Pennsylvania
● Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Voyager.
● Instructed students on research techniques and the use of information technologies.
● Resolved patrons’ complaints tactfully and professionally.
● Provided support for staff, students and faculty on the use of library technology.
● Scheduled and coordinated the use of library equipment and student study rooms.
● Located print and online materials for students completing research projects.
● Led and participated in the relocation of the Universities archive under the supervision of
the Library Head; scanning materials for the digital archive, making digital records and
photographing ephemera, creating cataloging records, establishing finding aids, and
completing recordings for online audio guides.
Administrative Assistant / Intern 11/2008 to 05/2009
Berks County Courthouse Law Library Reading, Pennsylvania
● Located print and online materials for courthouse employees, staff, and public users for
research purposes.
● Provided administrative and secretarial support for the Head Law Librarian, completed
organizational and filing tasks, operated and assisted patrons with office equipment,
responsible for telephone reception and interoffice mailing.
2. ● Gained experience with West Law online research service and Lexis Nexis online legal
research.
● Responsible for updating printed national and state law journals as new information
became available.
● Researched and located statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes for patrons.
Archives Intern 09/2008 to 05/2009
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum Lancaster, Pennsylvania
● Worked as assistant to the museum curator; provided support for exhibit creation,
responsible for sorting and organizing materials in the archive, cataloging and creating
finding aids.
● Observed and shadowed the curator; attending board and council meetings, making
acquisition and support trips to neighboring museum sites in the Lancaster County area.
Volunteer Circulation Department / Head Start Crafts Instructor 06/2001 to 09/2003
Martin Memorial Library York, Pennsylvania
● Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials in the circulation department.
Also responsible for shelving and shelf reading tasks.
● Organized and engaged in arts and crafts projects for ESL students in the Head Start
program.
● Gained ability to give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on
the entire group.
Education
Currently pursuing a Masters of Library and Information Science with concentration in
Archival Studies at Drexel University Online, transferred with 21 credits from University Of South
Florida - Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Science Library and Information Science 2009
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Additional Information
● Additional work experience not detailed includes 12 years experience in the foodservice
industry, 4 years experience in retail inbound call center sales, 2 years experience as an
administrative assistant for a real estate investment company and a network services
provider.