Rekesha Spellman

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Rekesha Spellman
Reference Librarian at Chesapeake Public Library System
Libraries | Norfolk, Virginia Area, US

Summary

I am a Reference Librarian and Instructor in a public library. I am interested in computer application instruction and workforce development.
Specialties: bibliographic instruction, computer instruction, reference & research, adult programming

Experience

  • 2006 - Present
    Reference Librarian / Chesapeake Public Library System
    Responsible for answering patron queries at the reference desk, on the telephone, and through instant messaging. Plan and implement adult programs. Teach computer application classes to patrons and city employees. Serve as a member on workforce development committee and adult summer reading program commitee. Supervise volunteers engaged in workforce development activities with job seekers.
  • Mar 2004 - Present
    Reference Librarian / Newport News Public Library System
    Responsible for collection management and adult programming. Responsible for the overall management of the reference department. Supervised two paraprofessionals in reference department. Served as building supervisor in absence of branch manager.
  • Aug 2002 - Present
    Graduate Student Assistant / University of Pittsburgh, SIS
    Performed bibliographic searches using the Internet and academic databases. Performed general office duties such as copying, filing, and word processing.
  • Jan 2002 - Present
    Research Assistant / The Marine Corps University Research Archives
    Organized, arranged, and described historically valuable documents and photographs for the Marine Corps Collection. Assisted patrons with research projects and other reference duties. Learned initial steps of preservation and conservation. Gained working knowledge of archival theory and technique.

Education

  • 2002 - 2003
    University of Pittsburgh
    MLIS in Archival Management
  • 1998 - 2002
    Mary Washington College
    BA in International Affairs

Additional Information

Websites:
Flavors.me, Book Reviews
Honors:
Beta Phi Mu, International Library and Information Studies Honor Society, 2003-Present American Library Association Spectrum Initiative Scholarship Recipient, 2002 E.J. Josey Scholarship for Minorities, University of Pittsburgh, 2002 “Nuts and Bolts Service Award” for Newport News Public Library System, 2006.
Interests:
adult education, continuing education, technology instruction, teaching
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I am reference librarian and life long learner interested in information literacy, workforce development, library instruction, and continuing education.

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