Amanda Baker

Experience

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  Helen Keller Library

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Proof Reader

  I worked over summers proof reading braille books, making these books digital for future use as well as prepared the books to be sent out to students. I was responsible for bursting and binding these books amongst other preparatory work.

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  Emerging Leadership Program

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Emerging Leader

  I was apart of the Public Service Community where we worked to:* Fostered relationships with different organizations in the Binghamton Community* Worked together to form a final project of our initial goals and what we accomplished* Worked to encourage Middle School students in the community to work hard and strive to go to college* Helped these students with homework, projects and studying for exams

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  Student Association

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  President of Windham Hall

  I was the President of my dormitory where I was responsible for holding events and managing an Executive board of four other people. I needed to go to weekly meetings to report about updates and other vital information.

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  Pi Mu Epsilon Honors Society

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  President

  I work to foster a relationship with students on campus and those in the Honors Society. I work to increase members of knowledge of mathematics.

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  Student Association

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Vice President for Academic Affairs

  I represent 13 thousand undergraduate students. I run the New York Times program, Student advocates Program and a mentor program. Similarly, I work to bring different speakers to campus, such as NY Times writers, to help engage students. This year, I had Michael Slackman the International Editor come talk to students about his experiences and the benefits we have as Americans. At the end of the Spring semester, I had an event entitled The Last Lecture: The Accidental Historian where a popular professor talked to students about his past and imparted advice for their future. This event had over 200 people in attendance. Show less

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  Bartle library

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Intern

  I write proposals, shadow current librarians, and complete research to help improve the library for students.

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  National Residential Hall Honorary

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Treasurer

  I manage a budget of approximately $2,500. I am responsible to plan for our major events such as inductions, banquet, buying certificates etc. I also find volunteer opportunities for our members. I help table, fundraise and advertise to campus. Similarly, my executive board and I are responsible for inducting new members.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Student Representative on the Masters of science in Library and Information Science Committee

  This committee will:“monitor the two master's programs, the dual degree programs, the graduate certificates offered by SILS, and the Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) program to ensure that the courses and experiences offered within these programs are appropriate.” To this end, the committee must:• Review these programs and their curricula for needed changes uncovered by the committee or suggested by others, and recommend actions to the faculty based on this review• Ensure that the SILS catalog and webpage descriptions of these programs are accurateThe committee assures that the student advising grids are up-to-date, accurate, and available to students and solicits new grids from faculty as needed.This committee is charged with assessing whether the learning outcomes of the masters degrees and PMC program are being met."There are several additional responsibilities that are the purview of this committee. These include:• Review courses offered two or more times as special topics course consider whether they should be added to the regular curriculum and, as appropriate, bring a recommendation to the faculty.• Review the expectations for a project-based master’s paper. Build on past committees’ work to articulate a set of typical deliverables and some examples. • Review the SILS website treatment of the MS, PMC, and Certificate programs. • Administer the MS comprehensive exams each semester and report the outcomes. • Monitor the profile of the student body in our master’s programs, reporting any concerns about balance and diversity to the Dean and to the faculty.• Review dual-degree program requirements and effectiveness.• Assess the consistency across sections of all core courses. Show less

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  Association for Information Science and Technology

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Treasurer

  I work to help manage the budget as well as ensure that funds are being appropriated correctly. I work to create events and opportunities with my other E-Board members and ensure collaboration with other student groups.

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  Special Libraries Association: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student chapter

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  President

  I work to create events, work with other student groups and with the national and state chapters to ensure students can pursue their interests in special libraries. Similarly, I work to create panels and other information resources to open students minds to possibilities and provide an outlet for students to ask questions.

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  Brooklyn Public Library

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2024

  • Manages all librarians and assists them with programs, provides training and more. • Completes service ratings for librarians.• Organizes and runs programs for adults, teens and children.• Creates daily desk schedule and monthly schedule for staff.• Provides superb customer service.• Manages the library in the absence of the branch manager.• CoChairs of the collection development committee where I oversee subgroups that make policies and conduct research pertaining to floating, world language materials, diversity audits, and promoting collections.• Conducts research on outdated cataloging terms and replaces them with more current, politically correct terms. Show less • Chair the Collection Development Committee, and oversee its subgroups, to promote collection development, conduct diversity audits, and negotiate questions regarding challenged materials.• Enthusiastic member of the BookMatch Committee where members create thoughtful book lists based upon patron requests and interests.• Serve on the technology network committee wherein we develop strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and connectivity of library resources and information. • Seated on the selective Young Adult Committee which develops programs to assist teens.• Supervise librarian interns and create an intensive, immersive learning environment for them to excel in librarianship and research.• Provide excellent reference services and assist patrons with development of technological and research skills, and resource needs.• Promote library materials, initiatives and programs on social media, during outreach, etc.• Conduct extensive outreach via author visits, book talks, research development, class visits, etc. Show less

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Young Adult Librarian

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
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  Sarah Lawrence College

  Aug 2024 - now

  Research and instruction Librarian