Sasha Chaudron
Education
Master’s Library and Information Science, expected December 2015
Archives and Special Collections Graduate Certificate
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, December 2009
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Associate of Arts, Education, December 2005
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gautier, MS
Librarianship 101, (CEU’s 2.275) August 2011
Mississippi Library Commission, Jackson, MS
Experience
Harrison County Library System, Gulfport, MS Feb 2014 - Current
Branch Manager (Librarian 1)
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Assist patrons in the selection and use of resources.
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Maintain and evaluate the branch library collection including selection and deselecting.
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Oversee adult and children’s programming to meet the needs of the community.
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Develop an active and positive public relations program with local media and community organizations.
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Train and assist staff and patrons in the use of the online circulation system, computers and databases.
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Create branch reports and statistics.
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Host staff meeting and other library meetings as required.
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Schedule staff to maximize library services.
Jackson-George Regional Library System, Moss Point, MS Jan 2012- Feb 2014
Youth Services Librarian (Library Assistant 1) May 2012- Feb 2014
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Prepare statistical reports, forms and correspondence as needed.
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Read widely in the area of children’s literature and purchase children’s materials appropriate for collection
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Maintain children’s collection
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Develop and present programs weekly preschool storytime and for classroom visits in area schools and daycare centers
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Plan and execute the Summer Reading Program under direction of Coordinator
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Prepare various programs, displays, and exhibits.
Circulation Clerk 1 Jan 2012- May 2012
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Staff the public service desk, answering phones and in-house requests for information
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Assist patrons in selection of materials and various information
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Perform tasks related to patron registration and automated circulation, intra/interlibrary loans, holds, reference services, and other public services and routines
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Assist patrons in use of public computers/software, resources/equipment housed in the library.
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Stay up-to-date on adult best-sellers and widely read areas of adult fiction and non-fiction.
Harrison County Library System, Biloxi, MS Feb 2010-Dec 2011
Head of Circulation Aug 2010-Dec 2011
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Assisting Patrons
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Supervising circulation clerks
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Handling overdue notices and damaged items
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Counting money
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Imputing library card applications
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Generating monthly reports
Circulation Clerk Feb 2010-Aug 2010
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Assisting Patrons
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Checking patrons in and out
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Shelving and pulling books
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Calling over-dues and holds
Volunteer Experience
Beauvoir Presidential Library and Archive, Biloxi, MS Oct 2014 - Current
Archival Volunteer
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Sort and arrange archives
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Help patrons with research
Skills
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Knowledgeable in computer use, including Microsoft Office.
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Ability to operate office equipment including but not limited to fax, copier, and telephone.
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Experience using Library Operating systems, Horizon, Iluminar (Auto-Graphics), Envisionware, TLC and LS2.
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Passed the BTLE and Praxis I. GRE.
Activities
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Member of TEAAM (Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in MS)
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Student Chapter - Council of Exceptional Children
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Future Educators of America
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I run the Facebook page for the library, posting information and a book of the day.
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I have taught many Sunday School, Missionette, VBS, and preschool programs.
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I run a group called ‘Orr-iginals’ which raises Autism Awareness.
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Served as a member of JGRLS Marketing Committee
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Have earned numerous CEU’s through Conferences.
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Southern Miss Student Archivists Association
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LISSA(Library and Information Science Student Association)
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Member of MLA, ALA, Society of Mississippi Archivists, and JASNA
References available upon request