PATRICIA L. BLOUNT
*** *** ***.*. *** #* Durand, WI 54736
715-***-**** (home)/ 715-***-**** (cell)
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** ***** ** ********** – Recently retired serving as head librarian/public library director in a small rural community.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DURAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY Durand, WI
Head Librarian/Library Director July 1996 – October 2019
Analyze patrons’ requests to determine needed information, and assist in collecting and furnishing that information
Assisted patrons in interlibrary loan requests, cataloging of all new materials to the collection
Assisted with the checking in and out of books in a library serving ~ 5,000 patrons regionally
Assisted with the checking in and out of materials in a library serving middle/high school students
Cataloged and approved purchase selection for all new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and other special collections.
DURAND FREE LIBRARY Durand, WI
Head Librarian/Library Director January 1992 – June 1996
Automated the public library material/checkout system from hand to current shared system
Assisted patrons with needed information and locating books on shelves
Cataloged and approved purchase selection for all new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and other special collections.
Performed clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, photocopying, and mailing out material
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – GREEN BAY GREEN BAY, WI
Bachelor of Arts, December 1991
Personalized Major: Global Informational Analysis
Emphasis: Library Science/Business/Marketing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Skilled at reference questions through wide variety of online resources
Interlibrary loan knowledge
Organized, efficient, and friendly with the public
Excellent customer service skills