AURORA MALLIN
5246 Bartlett Road
Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146
(440) 439–7672 or (440) 364–3653
amallin@kent.edu


HIGHLIGHTS

• 7 years leadership experience
• Thrives in a diverse environment
• Experience with web sites, publicity, children's and YA programs
• Computer skills including word processing, Internet, databases, design, HTML
• Exposure to SIRSI, cataloging, reference

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library (March 2005 - April 2005)

• Majority of time in children's and YA departments, assist patrons as needed.
• Research groundwork for creation of a homework center.
• Assist with and perform programs.
• Familiar with the various departments of the library and their functions.

Kent State University Library (January 2005 - May 2005)

• Monitor and maintain Reinberger Center, assist visitors as needed.
• Record and catalog new acquisitions for the center.
• Assist Dr. Brodie in research and clerical tasks.
• Storytimes, reference assistance for scheduled class visits.

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

• Master of Library and Information Science (2005)
• Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design (2003)
• Workshops
• Virginia Hamilton Conference 2005, 2004
• Ohio Library Council Northeast Conference

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS AND DISTINCTIONS

American Library Association (ALA)
Public Library Association (PLA)
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Young Adults Library Service Association (YALSA)
President, Kent State student chapter ALA/American Library Science Students Organization (ALA/ALSSO)
President, Kent NeoPagan Coalition (religious minorities student organization) other offices held include vice president, treasurer, librarian, programming director, publicity director, and web master
Represented Kent State University in Student-to-Staff program at ALA in Chicago, 2005 with ALA-OLOS


OTHER EXPERIENCE

Kent State Student Center Housekeeping
Student Manager (January 2003 - January 2005)

• Regulate scheduling meetings
• Assign tasks to other student workers and check tasks

Crew (February 2002 - January 2003)

• Clean tables and restrooms, empty trash, sweep and mop floors
• Heavy cleaning and project work during school vacations

Roth Sign Studios (May 2003 - August 2003)

• Worked in vinyl room with printers and cutters
• Prepare and affix vinyl to plastic, metal, glass, or vinyl surfaces
• Operated lamination machine

Bedford City Schools - Aurora Road School (Summers 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002)

• Seasonal custodial assistant responsible for deep cleaning of building including walls, floors, windows, lockers, and furniture
• Removed litter from grounds and painted as needed

REFERENCES

Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie, Professor, Kent State University
Dr. Jason Holmes, Assistant Professor, Kent State University
Pat Carterette, Training and Staff Development Coordinator, Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library
Mary Ann Nichols, Independent Consultant and Author