Sarah Mollette

Morehead State University Camden-Carroll Library

150 University Boulevard Morehead, KY 40351

sarahmollette@gmail.com
http://sarahmollette.weebly.com/

2012-2014

University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School Denton, TX

Master of Library and Information Sciences: Information Science
Graduate Academic Certificate: Digital Content Management
GPA: 3.9

2009-2011

Marshall University Graduate College Huntington, WV

Master of Arts, English, Creative Writing
GPA: 4.0

2006-2009

Marshall University Huntington, WV

Bachelor of Arts, English
Minor: International Affairs
GPA: 3.75

2004-2006

Ohio University Southern Branch Ironton, OH

GPA: 3.6

Instruction & Outreach Librarian

Camden-Carroll Library Morehead State University Morehead, KY
February 2016 - present

Supervise outreach staff member

Coordinate and perform information literacy instruction
o Co-scheduler for library instruction requests
o Teach FYS classes in conjunction with MSU QEP
o Teach ENG 100 and 200 classes for general assessment purposes
o Teach other classes as needed, both standard and custom instruction
o Create and edit instruction videos/tutorials
Manage library outreach
o Coordinate library and community-partnered events
Annual School Librarian Symposium
Annual African-American Read-In
Annual National Library Week events
Annual Banned Book Week events
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Student Finals Week events

Governors Scholars Program
Nightmare in the Stacks Halloween Event
Campus events hosted in Camden-Carroll Library
Film Screening to Promote Gender Visibility
Decision 2016 Student-Led Debate
Celebration of Student Scholarship Oral presentations
Blood drives
Guest lectures
Research focus receptions
Control social media accounts
Create and post library announcements
Promote library services and collections
Attend campus and community events for marketing purposes
Utilize outreach budget for effective library promotion and marketing
Coordinate and assist with library tours
Create and maintain library displays
Submit press releases of library news
Active in searching for grants to enhance outreach capabilities

Liaise with campus academic departments

o English
o Art
Manage and edit library website
o Handle CMS updates
o Create library webpage archive in anticipation of platform migration
o Assist with platform migration, Fall 2016
Active on library committees
o Instructional Services
o Online Steering committee
o Collection Development committee
o MET Partnership Art Committee
o Social committee
Integrate campus service to enhance professional leadership and development
o New Faculty Orientation contributor
o NAMI on campus advisor
o Volunteer tutor for Tutoring and Learning Center
o Judge for Celebration of Student Scholarship
o Judge for Undergraduate Prize for Library Research
Create and maintain LibGuides (SpringShare)
o MLA Format guide
o School Librarian Symposium event pages
o ENG
o ART
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Perform basic reference duties on Research Help Desk

o Demonstrates OPAC to students/staff/faculty
o Instructs students/staff/faculty on the use of article databases
o Explains interlibrary loan services to students/staff/faculty

IT Consultant / Library Assistant

John Deaver Drinko Library Marshall University Huntington, WV
May 2012 January 2016

Performed basic circulation duties

o Demonstrates OPAC to students/staff/faculty
o Instructs students/staff/faculty on the use of article databases
o Explains interlibrary loan services to students/staff/faculty
o Utilizes the institutional database, Banner, which contains human resource
student, finance, financial aid, and alumni/development information systems
for the Marshall University
o Incorporates basic use of Sierra, our Library Services Platform, including
patron loads per semester
o Acts as primary circulation staff for evening shifts, including implementing
opening and closing duties on a regular basis
Co-Created information literacy course for WVRocks
o Built 4 of 8 total modules regarding new and emerging literacies
o Utilized Blackboard
o Integrated ALA and ACRL resources
Assisted with Interlibrary Loan practices
o Rapid document delivery service
o EZBorrow loan program
Performed IT tech assistant responsibilities
o Creates liability forms for equipment rentals
o Completes basic IT duties such as troubleshooting and computer reimaging
o Performs Week of Welcome tasks for first-year students
(username/password setup, Wi-Fi hookup, antivirus installation, etc.)
Completed diverse tasks
o Produces instructional materials for student use
o Assists with updating library webpages
Included in supervisory team for Federal Work Study students
o Interviews and hiring candidates
o Trains students regarding Library of Congress shelving / call number system
o Creates / maintains / approves schedules
Involved in several committee activities
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Hiring committees (including HR training to be approved for committees) for

various library positions
Library Conduct
Library Safety & Facilities Committees
Committee for creating ITL 400: Into to New Literacies for Bachelors degree
Area of Emphasis at Marshall University

Active in researching and reporting on relevant topics, such as

o Interlibrary loan costs
o Webpage accessibility and aesthetics
o Use of social media in academic libraries

ESL instructor, part-time, no contract

INTO at Marshall University
August 2015 - December 2015

Taught listening and speaking skills to two sections of international students

o Created lesson plans
o Utilized Blackboard
o Integrated various print and online resources

Part-time Assistant, Reference Department

John Deaver Drinko Library Marshall University Huntington, WV.
August 2011 - May 2012

Taught Information Literacy Embedded Librarian classes and Drop-in sessions, with topics
covering, but not limited to:
o MLA/APA citation style
o Primary/Secondary sources
o Popular/Scholarly sources
o Basic catalog and database searching
o Advance catalog and database techniques
o Custom-created lessons through collaboration with professor
Demonstrated available Marshall University online resources, including
o Databases
o OPAC
o Circulating technology (iPads, laptops, cameras)
Assisted with Reference questions via
o Walk-up at traditional reference desk
o Chat (Library H3lp messaging system)
o Telephone
Performed library tours for various visiting groups for two on-campus libraries.

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English Professor, part-time, no contract

English Department Marshall University Huntington, WV
August 2011-December 2011

Created lesson plans and composed original assignments for two ENG 101 courses.
Utilized online class resources such as Blackboard.
Selected course books and miscellaneous reading materials.
Gave frequent PowerPoint presentations for class lessons and research demonstrations.
Information Specialist, Reference Department
Boyd County Public Library Ashland, KY
May 2011 August 2011 (summer position)

Assisted patrons in person and/or over the phone with any questions.
Researched online and reference resources for patron inquires.
Helped patrons with technological needs, including e-Book downloads and basic computer
functions.
Processed inter-library loan requests, both from patrons in our library and patrons from
other libraries.
Cataloged magazines, newspapers, and ILL requests.
Performed opening and closing duties, including setting alarms / locking doors.
Graduate Assistant, Reference Department
John Deaver Drinko Library Marshall University Huntington, WV.
August 2010- May 2011

Taught twelve freshmen sessions (per semester) regarding Marshall Universitys online
databases.
Assisted library patrons at the Reference desk, via chat with the Ask-A-Librarian site
(Library H3lp), and via telephone.
Utilized customer service at the Circulation desk.
Demonstrated how to use the catalog, the self-check-out kiosk, how to find books in the
stacks, and how to use the printers and copy machines.
Tutor, Writing Center
Mountwest Community and Technical College (then located at) Marshall University Huntington, WV.
Spring Semester, 2012

Assisted students with research needs, grammar corrections, assignment clarification, and
citation questions.
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American Library Association (ALA)

Texas Library Association (TLA)
Western Pennsylvania-West Virginia Chapter, Association of College and Research Libraries
(WPWVC-ACRL)
Appalachian Studies Association (ASA)
Kentucky Library Association (KLA), Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT)

Appalachian Studies Association Conference, 2012, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Teaching with Primary Sources Conference, 2013, Pittsburg
ASA Conference, 2014, Huntington, WV
WPWVC ACRL Conference, 2014, Bethany, WV
The Collective Library Conference, 2016, Knoxville, TN
Kentucky Library Association Library Instruction Roundtable Retreat, 2016, Louisville, KY

Promoting Critical Thinking Through Authentic Learning Activities; EasyBib, May 2014
Going Beyond Google; American Libraries Live, June 2014
Project-Based Learning: Packing Objectives, Exceeding Expectations; EasyBib, June 2014
OCLC Online Demonstration of WordShare Management Services; OCLC, July 2014
Would You Watch It? Creating Effective and Engaging Video Tutorials; Blended Librarian,
September 2014
The Digtal Shift: Libraries @ the Center; Library Journal, September 2014
20 Apps in 40 Minutes: Putting Apps to Use in the classroom; Blended Librarian, October 2014
Making Cents of Financial Literacy: Tech Tools and Innovative Programs; TechSoup.org, October
2014
ACRL ULS Online Discussion: Assessing How Libraries Contribute to Student Success; ACRL,
November 2014
Formative Assessment Strategies for Library Instruction; EasyBib, December 2014
Whats New in Womens Fiction; Booklist, February 2016
Social Media Training; Office of Communications, Morehead State University, March 2016
Grants.gov: Register, Find, and Apply; FDLP Academy, March 2016
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Building Successful Faculty Engagement Programs; Credo, March 2016

Digital Literacy Training: Tutorials for Libraries; TechSoup, March 2016
A Shared Language: Threshold Concepts in Writing; ACRL, April 2016
ACRL IS Forum: Using Framework to Foster Conversations about Information Literacy; ACRL,
April 2016
What Were Reading for Fall 2016; Booklist, May 2016
ACRL DLS: Exploring Online Student Engagement: Encouraing Active Learning at a Distance,
ACRL, May 2016
Why Your Change Strategy Isnt Working; Vitae, May 2016
From Design Thinking to Design Knowing Reconceptualizing Librarianship as a Design
Discipline; Blended Librarian, May 2016
Reading the Rainbow: Trends in LGBTQ Literature; Booklist, June 2016
Library as Classroom; Library 2.0, June 2016
The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy; TechSoup, June 2016
Libraries of the Future; via Library 2.0, The Learning Revolution, October 2016
3rd Annual Funding and Grant Writing Symposium, Morehead State University, Office of Research
and Professional Development, October 2016

Submission (under review)

o Chapter proposal for The Library Outreach Cookbook, Editors Ryan L. Sittler,
Ph.D. & Terra Rogerson; 2016
Et Cetera: Marshall Universitys Literary Magazine Huntington, WV.
o Winner, 1st place, Short Fiction: 2007 Edition
o 2007 edition: Et Cetera: Home Cooked for Your Imagination
o 2008 edition: Et Cetera: Cornbread Cake Fiction
o 2010 edition: Et Cetera: Marshall Universitys Creative Arts Annual

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