Mary A. Welch

mawelch@kent.edu
OBJECTIVE

Provide excellent service to patrons and fellowstaff members alike while upholding the policies and mission of the institution.

EXPERIENCE

September 2003-present
 Kent Free Library
 Kent, OH
Assistant Reference Librarian
  • Working both at main reference desk and in the children's room
  • Generating pathfinders
  • Assisting/Supervising circulation staff

January 2004-present
 Kent State University, Stark Campus Library
 Canton, OH
Practicum Student
  • Assisting with collection development
  • Assisting with Bibliographic instruction
  • Updating library handouts

October 2000 - May 2003
 Kent State University, Stark Campus Library
 Canton, OH
Library Student Worker
  • Working circulation desk
  • Shelving library materials
  • Answering diretional and ready reference questions

EDUCATION

August 2002 - May 2004
 Kent State University
 Kent, OH
Master of Library and Information Science
  • 3.75 GPA
  • Concentration on reference services and collection development
August 2000 - May 2003
 Kent State University
 Kent, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Graduated summa cum laude

SKILLS

Knowledge of HTML, experiencewith integrated library systems, familiarity with numerous research databases, understanding of various online vendor databases.