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Catherine I. Almendinger 4605 Middaugh Ave. (630) 967- 4696 Downers Grove, IL 60515 almecath@my.dom.edu Mission Statement Information specialist focused on inspiring lifelong learning in an inclusive and dynamic environment. Education Dominican University | River Forest, IL Master of Library and Information Science January 2014 Certificate of Specialization in Youth Services Illinois State University | Normal, IL Bachelor of Arts in English Studies May 2012 Minor in Children’s Studies E-Portfolio | http://calmendinger.weebly.com/ Features a strong command of digital resources, knowledge of current trends in literature and library science, creativity, and an ability to communicate to a specific audience. Work Experience Thomas Ford Memorial Library | Western Springs, IL Youth Services Assistant November 2013 – Present

• Provide reference and readers advisory services 10+hours/week • Maintain monthly records for in-person and virtual inquiries • Market library’s collection by creating visually engaging displays • Assist patrons with navigating the library’s digital resources • Develop, schedule, and supervise programs for groups of 20+ children • Demonstrate ability to multitask in a busy library environment • Support the collection by cross-checking statistics, condition, and availability • Work with coworkers and neighboring libraries to fulfill information needs • Utilize professional reviews to update bibliographies • Design flyers to advertise programs within and outside of the library

Volunteer Experience

Downers Grove Public Library | Downers Grove, IL Youth Services Volunteer June - August 2010

• Organized recently returned children’s fiction and nonfiction • Sorted, secured, and shelved children’s audio-visual materials

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Leadership Experience

Illinois State University Big Red Marching Machine | Normal, IL Clarinet Section Leader 2010- 2012

• Served as liaison between director, graduate staff, and 20+ member section • Spearheaded shift to disseminate information via Social Media • Coordinated volunteers to represent section at optional performances • Directed section rehearsals outside of whole band practice

Tau Beta Sigma, Zeta Alpha Chapter | Normal, IL Co-Social Chair 2008-2009

• Planned annual banquet for the 250+ member marching band • Redesigned annual “Mr. Music Man” pageant to improve its fundraising success • Provided customer service to students and faculty • Communicated with community businesses and professionals to plan events

Secretary/Alumni Chairperson 2009-2010 • Authored detailed and accurate minutes during all chapter meetings • Distributed minutes to members and faculty advisor in a timely manner • Managed attendance records

Historian/Parliamentarian 2010-2012 • Implemented cost effective procedures to produce annual pictures independently • Chaired committee that authored detailed and substantial constitution revisions • Collaborated with executive board officers for efficacy during chapter meetings • Explained and enforced policies in a consistent manner

Professional Associations

American Library Association Association for Library Service to Children Illinois Library Association Relevant skills

Research Management: Expertise knowledge of APA, Copyright, Chicago Style, MLA Cataloging: AACR2, Dewey Decimal Classification, LC Authority Records, LC Classification, LC Subject Headings, MARC, OCLC Connexion, RDA, WorldCat Operating Systems: AWE Early Literacy stations, Mac, iOS, Windows Programming Languages: CSS, HTML Applications: Animoto, Biography in Context, Cassi, DropBox, eAdvanced, Facebook, Goodreads, Google, GoogleDrive, GoogleDocs, iMovie, Jing, Kindle, Microsoft Office, Millennium, Nook, NovelistPlus, OverDrive, Prezi, Twitter, Weebly, WordPress