Dalene Schrier

Experience

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  Bentonville Public Library

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2018

  • Catalog all adult materials and assist with youth collection cataloging as needed• Spearheaded and implemented multiple successful programs and initiatives: tabletop games, social media, Bentonville GeekCon, special collections• Assist with collection development of physical materials• Responsible for purchase of digital collection content• Streamlined and implemented cataloging procedures• Seek outreach opportunities to inform community organizations about library services, resources, and programs• Regularly perform circulation duties including issuing new library cards, updating existing accounts, collecting fines, and materials check-out• Liaison to vendors for all library copy machines• Train library volunteers and staff during programs and in the absence of the Reference Librarian• Test and evaluate potential new technology, databases and resources for library acquisition• Acquired more than $100,000 in donated materials and other contributions to library programs, events, and collections• Supervise individual and groups of volunteers during library projects, programs, and events• Work directly with library support groups for the use and distribution of donated funds and materials• Run and compile monthly circulation statistics reports for collection evaluation• Built and maintained relationships with community partners• Train staff on library cataloging procedures Show less • Performed administrative tasks such as supply ordering, payroll, new hire orientations, writing and distributing press releases• Liaison to vendors for all library copy machines• Train library volunteers and staff during programs and in the absence of the Reference Librarian• Test and evaluate potential new technology, databases and resources for library acquisition• Acquired more than $100,000 in donated materials and other contributions to library programs, events, and collections• Supervise individual and groups of volunteers during library projects, programs, and events• Work directly with library support groups for the use and distribution of donated funds and materials• Run and compile monthly circulation statistics reports for collection evaluation• Built and maintained relationships with community partners• Managed and maintained library meeting facilities Show less • Coordinate inter-library loan system by requesting, receiving, and lending library materials• Schedule and co-teach computer classes• Schedule appointments for computer and technology tutoring• Maintain computer class and inter-library loan statistics and schedules • Create specialized spreadsheets for library collection evaluation• Assist in creating and updating forms and procedures as needed• Processed new physical materials following library guidelines• Shelved new, recently returned, and in-housed materials• Provided reference services to patrons using library resources and materials Show less

  • Library Specialist, Cataloger

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2018

  • Library Specialist, Meeting Room Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Library Clerk (Part-time)

    Oct 2006 - Apr 2011
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  Barnes & Noble Booksellers

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Barista, Bookseller

  I assisted customers locating and/or ordering books. I shelved books coming in and re-shelved books that had been left out as well as magazines. I was held responsible for my cash drawer after each shift. I also worked the cafe where I took customer orders and prepared their drinks and food while maintaining health code and Barnes & Noble standards.

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  Dairy Queen

  Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

  Crew

  I took customer orders and prepared ice cream orders. I worked the drive thru window and operated the cash register and was accountable for my drawer each shift. I maintained the dining area and continually stocked the condiments and napkins for customer use.

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  Bentonville Fire Department

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

  Administrative Assistant (Part-Time

  • Answer and transfer calls using a multi-line telephone system • Direct visitors to appropriate areas and personnel• Assist in organization of applications for department testing every 6 months• Collected payments and issued receipts for emergency services rendered

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  University of Arkansas

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Physics Library Supervisor
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  Bella Vista Public Library

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Circulation Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Cataloger

    Aug 2020 - Nov 2023