Krista Kosar

Experience

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  Itasca Community Library

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Shelver

  Shelved books and audio visual materials, organized magazines and archived newspapers, dusted and cleaned as needed, and assisted with project setup and design.Oversaw and directed the monthly Crafty Crew Club.

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  Gas Technology Institute

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Finance and Accounting Intern

  Temporarily filled in for accountants on leave.Created cover sheets for invoices, filed and organized invoices, and copied and printed papers for projects.

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  Christendom College

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Handled check in and check out of regular and reserve materials, prepared books for re-shelving, collected fines, sale funds, and other payments, shelved books, shelf read, basic book repair, and handled and organized donated books.Worked 8 hours a week. Temporary full time intern and substitute for accountants on leave. Created cover sheets for invoices, filed an organized invoices and other documents, copied and printed paper for projects, worked with the Marketing Team on various projects, and reported daily to a supervisor.

  • Desk/Page Assistant

    Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Social Media Intern

    Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
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  ANGUS Chemical Company

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Regulatory Records Retention Intern

  Filed records based on ANGUS's records retention policy to meet the requirements of Regulatory and Compliance guidelines and policies.Completed a variety of data entry duties which included creating a spreadsheet to inventory all hard copy Safety Data Sheets, performed gap analysis to compare paper to paper documents/paper to electronic documents to find redundancy and purge unnecessary document duplicationCollected and sorted regulatory documents in a pre-determined, organized manner.Worked 40 hours a week. Show less

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  Christendom College

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Processed all inter-library and intra-library loan requests, maintained accurate records of all requests, ensured the prompt return of each item, and communicated with other libraries regarding loan requests. Attended to visitors by giving tours, hosting them overnight, and escorting them to classes, meals, and campus events.Assisted at various Admissions events such as Open House and scholarship events.

  • Interlibrary Loan Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Assistant Admissions Counselor

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Avalon Risk Management

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  Underwriter Intern

  Processed endorsements, printed policies, ran loss reports, uploaded documents, did billing follow up, and provided the required number of copies for distribution to policy file, the program company, or other companies..Assisted with: filings (new, cancels, etc.), mailings, emails, creating proposals, policies, and endorsements as directed by manager for applicable lines of business (which included the issuance, scanning, and e-mailing of copies to agents).

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  Avalon Risk Management

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Underwriting Intern

  Processed endorsements, printed policies, ran loss reports, uploaded documents, did billing follow up, and provided the required number of copies for distribution to policy file, the program company, or other companies..Assisted with: filings (new, cancels, etc.), mailings, emails, creating proposals, policies, and endorsements as directed by manager for applicable lines of business (which included the issuance, scanning, and e-mailing of copies to agents).

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  Christendom College

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Library Student Supervisor

  Oversaw all aspects of library management, including: assuring coverage of the desk, providing reference assistance, maintaining quiet study hours, enforcing rules, and opening and closing the library on weekends.Provided assistance to any patron in need of research, directional, or other library-related aid, which included point-of-use instruction in using the major print and electronic resources, tracking the number and type of requests, and knowing when to refer patrons to the librarians for further assistance. Show less

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  Itasca Community Library

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  Adult Services Librarian

  Assisted and instructed patrons using virtual resources, downloading digital content, and using publicly available technology including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.Created displays, updated the library website, and oversaw the library’s Twitter account.Maintained and developed 200-299, 400-499, 900-999, Local History, Graphic Novels, ESL, and Polish collections with assigned budget by selecting relevant materials and weeding outdated items.Maintained the Itasca Archives, housed at the Itasca Community Library, through document preservation techniques, digitization, and reorganizing the collection in accordance with provenance and original order. Show less

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  Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Education and Membership Programs Assistant

  Identified gaps in the Learning Pathways electronic resource and coordinated with the Education Manager on the acquisition of new material.Systematically reviewed and updated member and prospective member contact information in iMIS and SAP Crystal Reports.

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  Bloomingdale Public Library

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Adult Services Librarian

  Provided reference services to patrons in person, over the phone, through email, and instant message in addition assisting patrons with basic technology help and readers advisory services through personalized reading lists and book displays.Served on the 2020 Staff In-service Library committee, performed voter registrar duties, and proctored tests when needed.Maintained and curated nonfiction 000-099, 400-499, 641, and 650-659 collections.

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  Naper Settlement

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  Temporary Archives Assistant

  Created finding aids for in-house collections, specifically the Kroehler Collection, as funded by the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB) Grant.Assisted in minor preservation techniques and submitted rehousing requests.

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  Lake Forest Library

  Aug 2021 - now

  Adult Services Librarian

  Provide concierge level reference and readers’ advisory services at the Reference Desk in addition to assisting patrons with digital resources and technology related help.Plan, present, and source presenters for programs including off site visits, community partnerships, multi-department collaboration, facilitating outside groups, book discussions, and monthly craft kits.Service homebound patrons through regular delivery of physical materials.Create resources for neurodivergent patrons by compiling services on the library’s website and adding unique items to the Accessibility Collection.Maintain 300s, 900s, Biography, Large Type, Graphic Novels, Take Out Tech, and Accessibility collections through continued selection and withdrawals.Design promotional materials, book displays, and posts on social outlets.Serve on the Courtesy, Accessibility, and Reading Programs Committees. Show less

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  Itasca Community Library

  Jan 2022 - now

  Archivist

  Accept and accession artifacts in keeping with the Itasca Archives policy and donation guidelines.Apply standard preservation techniques to maintain the originality of the artifacts such as encapsulation.Partner with the Itasca Park District and Museum Depot on local history topics.Respond in a timely manner to local history questions.Knowledge of digitization platforms including ContentDM, Omeka, and CollectionSpace.Reorganize physical artifacts to provide a more cohesive layout in keeping with provenance and original order principles.Assign tasks to volunteers as needed. Show less