Heather Wefel

4069 Fyler Ave. St. Louis, MO, 63139

314-412-6448 heatherwefel@gmail.com

Professional Library Experience

Circulation Assistant / Information Services Librarian (TPT)
Kirkwood Public Library, Kirkwood, MO, August 2013-Present
Assist in weeding collection
Fulfill and processed Interlibrary Loans
Process passport applications

Research Assistant
University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, August 2013-Present
Provide reference service using multiple databases and demonstration
techniques
Assist in weeding collection
Edit research guides

Volunteer Experience
Archive Assistant (Volunteer)
John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, UMSL, St. Louis, MO May 2013August 2013
Worked independently to inventory collections containing:
- Photographs, legal documents, equipment, memorabilia, and
correspondence
Removed damaged volumes needing repair and reshelf materials
Collated historical documents

Assistant Editor of Mississippi Page

I Need A Library Job (INALJ.com), February 2013-November 2013
Procured and compiled new LIS job posting for the state of Mississippi
Formated job listings to update the Mississippi employment webpage
Collaborated with Head Editor to achieve accurate and current listings

Intern / Volunteer
St. Louis County Library, Natural Bridge Branch, St. Louis, MO May 2012-April

2013
Provided reference service using multiple databases and
demonstration techniques
Instructed patrons during one-on-one sessions how to do a variety of
tasks such as:
- Create email accounts, search job websites and request
interlibrary loans
Performed readers advisory

Museum / Library Assistant (Volunteer)

Mighty 8th Air Force Museum and Research Center Pooler, GA, April 2011September 2011
Greeted visitors and provided reference service
Investigated patron inquiries about service records of WWII veterans
Cataloged and filed veteran statistics and personal accounts into
museum database

Conferences
Student Volunteer
MOBIUS Conference Jefferson City, MO, June 3, 2013 June 4, 2013
Acted as Room Hostess for lectures
Checked in attendees
Answered attendee questions and gave directions
MLA Conference St, Louis, MO, October 2, 2013 October 4, 2013
Took photos of poster sessions and attendees
Checked in attendees
Answered attendee questions and gave directions

4162 Shenandoah Ave. St. Louis, MO, 63110

314-412-6448 heatherwefel@gmail.com

Education

Master of Library Science and Information Technology

Wayne State University Detroit, MI, May 2013
Concentration in Public and Academic Libraries
Relevant Coursework Included:
- Access to Information (reference course)
- Organization of Knowledge (cataloging course)
- Instructional Methods: Librarians
- Information Technology (included Windows 7 training)
- Indexing and Abstracting

Bachelor of Arts English Major

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA, December 2000

Additional Professional Experience

3rd Assistant Manager
Kirklands Home (retail home decor), Savannah, GA, May 2010-March 2011
Supervised multiple employees
Trained new team members
Handled customer questions and demonstrated products

Co-Manager
Avenue, Savannah, GA, October 2006-Febuary 2010
Tracked and communicated company progress and sales goals to
corporate
Spearheaded several marketing and reorganization projects
Conducted ongoing training and instruction for employees

Assistant Manager
Lane Bryant, Coralville, IA, July 2000-October 2006
Ensured store ready to open and close at appointed times
Mentored fellow employees
Assisted customers in a friendly and professional manner