Alexis Lawrence

Alexis Lawrence

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  • About me

    Adult Service Librarian at Wood Library

  • Education

    • SUNY Brockport

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science - BS Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • University at Buffalo

      2013 - 2015
      Master's degree Library and Information Science
    • SUNY Brockport

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY
  • Experience

    • Action for a Better Community, Inc.

      Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

      Provided administrative backup for program coordinator as neededExpected to provide clinic oversight in the event staff are on leave or vacantProvide staff training on use of LOCATDR, Impaired driving system, ARESProvide system setup and supervision of incoming employeesAssist with guiding and training internsMonitored client retention to ensure operations continue at 100% Maintain medical records of the clinic, assist with quality assurance, oversee ARES Administration, develop individual treatment plans, easily establish a rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and beliefs, provide case management, as well as referrals to appropriate agencies, held weekly group and individual counseling sessions. Work closely with Clinical and support staff as well as external collaterals. Other duties as assigned. Show less

      • Chemical Dependency Therapist

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Evaluation/Medical record Specialist

        Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
    • City of Rochester

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2020

      Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional, and volunteer personnel in assigned tasks to align with members/libraries needs and prioritiesProvides reference and reader's advisory services and instruction to library users; Performs original cataloging and classification and record editing Perform collection development of adult collection including purchasing and weedingProvided a variety of engaging programs for the adult population (i.e. Health Fair, Paint Night, Music concerts, financial educational series, discussion on race/poverty/equality)Engaged in community outreach to build partnerships and engagement within library services. Show less

      • Adult Services Librarian

        Mar 2018 - Feb 2020
      • Substitute Librarian

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Irondequoit Public Library

      May 2019 - Feb 2020
      Library Assistant/ Bookstore Manage

      ● Prepares library exhibits and displays, assists with library programming and events, creates public relations materials such as press releases and newsletters and participates in collection development and maintenance. ● Performs all duties associated with the circulation desk. ● Provides reference and reader's advisory services, book locations, instruction to library users● Supervises bookstore volunteers and assigns tasks, keeps stock rotating to ensure a fresh supply of new stock within the bookstore, Brainstorm sales, events, advertising, and other gimmicks to increase sales. ● Go-to person for volunteers and staff to answer questions about bookstore operations works with area organizations to give away unwanted books, tracks statistics of sales Show less

    • Wood Library

      Feb 2020 - now
      Adult Services Librarian

      Develop and maintain the adult collection; Supervise clerical staff in the processing of adult materials; Take a proactive role in planning and publicizing adult programming; Actively establish and maintain contact with appropriate community organizations to develop joint projects and promote library programs; Provide reference service and computer assistance to all age level library patrons; Promote reading and literacy awareness at the library and in the community; Serve as Technology Librarian, maintaining an online presence, and teaching computer classes; Create adult level displays and brochures; Attend local, state and national training and conferences for continuing education as funding and schedules allow; Community outreach with different organizations and institutions Engage in intergenerational programs with teen and children's librarian. Collaborate with other librarians for programming. Connect with organizations in the community to provide book clubs and another library programming. Other duties as assigned. Prepare library exhibits and displays. Assists with library programs and events. Create public relation material such as press releases or newsletters. participate in collection development and maintenance. Performs all duties associated with the circulation desk. Assists patron with reference, book location, reader advisory, use of PC's public printing, copier, and fax machine. Assists patrons with their electronic devices, particularly downloading ebooks from the library's collection on overdrive. Interpret library policy and procedures. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Crendential Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor-Advanced

      NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
      Jan 2017
    • NYS Public Library Certification

      NYS Education Department
      Jan 2021