Holly Tkaczyk
htkaczyk@crimson.ua.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an employment opportunity where I can utilize almost a decade of excellent customer service
skills at an academic library with a special interest in Arts & Humanities.
EDUCATION
Masters of Library and Information Studies
University of Alabama – expected graduation date – 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English – 1990
Michigan State University
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• In-depth knowledge of online research methods
• Display creation for library events and coordination with faculty
• Computer – experience with web design and daily use of MS Office Suite
• Archival experience
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Promoted from Library Assistant II to Library Assistant III
• Appointed to the Columbia State 50th Anniversary Historical Committee
WORK EXPERIENCE
Library Assistant
February 2006 - Present
Columbia State Community College, Columbia TN
• Assist students in locating articles in library databases
• Teach bibliographic instruction classes
• Provide answers to basic reference questions
• Circulation desk duties at four campuses
• New student orientations
• Create monthly displays
• Proctor tests
• Catalogue books
Editorial Assistant
January 2000 - February 2006
The Daily Herald, Columbia TN
• Research and locate historical articles
• Feature writing and photojournalism
• Interview and screen phone calls for the editor
• Handle the obituary section of the newspaper
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Pet Pals volunteer, host poetry readings and fundraisers for local charities