Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Senior Reference and Instruction Librarian

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  • About me

    Senior Reference Librarian @ Suffolk University | Research, Instruction, Liaison

  • Education

    • Simmons University

      2009 - 2011
      Masters Library and Information Science

      Activities and Societies: American Library Association Student Chapter President

    • Suffolk University

      2005 - 2009
      Sociology Criminology

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta, Emerging Leaders Program, Multi-cultural Summit, Students for Peace and Justice, Suffolk’s Organization for Uplifting Lives through Service (SOULS), Graduated cum lade. Member of the Alpha Kappa Delta honor society. Worked as a Teachers Assistant and Peer Health educator.

    • Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

      2020 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Experience

    • Suffolk University

      Feb 2019 - now
      Senior Reference and Instruction Librarian

      Develop and deliver engaging information literacy instruction sessions and workshops to enhance students' research skills, critical thinking abilities, and information literacy competencies.Serve as a subject specialist and liaison to the Sawyer Business School, fostering strong relationships and delivering tailored library services and resources.Act as a primary point of contact and resource for faculty, students, and staff within the Sawyer Business School regarding library services, resources, and research support.Develop and maintain strong relationships with faculty members and administrators within the Sawyer Business School to understand their information needs and collaborate on initiatives.Collaborate with library colleagues to ensure that the collections and services provided meet the specialized research needs of the business school community.Lead the Assessment Committee in developing and implementing strategies for assessing the effectiveness and impact of library services, resources, and programs.Offer one-on-one research consultations to assist students and faculty with their information needs, including database searching, citation management, and literature reviews. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Learning Excel 2019

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Apr 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Book Drive Leader

      Issued by ALA Spectrum Scholarship and Better World Books
      ALA Spectrum Scholarship and Better World BooksAssociated with Sarah Smith