Sarah Fetzer
Langhorne, PA
812-320-7607
sarahcfetzer@gmail.com
SUMMARY
I graduated from Indiana University with my MLS in August 2010. I have a diverse range of
experiences in librarianship, including but not limited to working in public and academic libraries,
public and technical services, digitization, and legal research. I am constantly seeking to expand my
knowledge of the field and gain new experiences.
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Masters of Library Sciences, 3.7 Overall GPA
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
B.A. in History with Political Sciences Minor, 3.4 Overall GPA
June 2011
May 2010
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Metadata, Cataloging
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Substitute Librarian
November 2011 to Present
Fallsington Library, Fallsington, Pennsylvania
 Use SirsiDynix Workflows to check-out, discharge, and place holds on items for patrons.
 Shelve items and pull items to be sent to other libraries in the Bucks Country Library system.
Temporary Librarian
June 2012 to September 2012
Third Circuit Libraries, Trenton, New Jersey
 Use SirsiDynix WorkFlows to check-in serials, barcode items, create custom labels, and track
circulation statistics.
 Complete research to compile study aids for various topics of law, and to create a finding aid and
collection of resources to commemorate retired Chief Judge Garrett E. Brown.
 Answer reference and research questions; assist judges, law clerks, attorneys, and the public in
accessing physical and electronic resources.
Academic Intern, Volunteer
January 2011 to August 2011
Indiana Room, Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana
 Guide patrons in utilizing Indiana Room resources for their own research, including physical and
online media.
 Engage in historical and genealogical research and create content for the Monroe County
Historical timeline.
 Scan and digitize Indiana Room materials and upload images and metadata to CONTENTdm.
Student Assistant Cataloger
August 2010 to August 2011
Herman B Wells Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
 Perform database management and upkeep for Indiana University’s online catalog, IUCat.
 Fix problems resulting from incomplete Marcive record uploads, transfer shipping list records to
full records for government documents and serials.
 Use Sirsi Dynex WorkFlows to update and create MARC holdings records to accurately reflect
shared library holdings.
 Send e-mail to colleagues at shared libraries in order to effect needed record transfers.
Sarah Fetzer
Langhorne, PA
812-320-7607
sarahcfetzer@gmail.com
Page
July 2009 to August 2011
Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
 Retrieve and shelve materials for patrons, check the re-shelving done by other pages.
 Use Sirsi Dynex WorkFlows to create, print, match, and file shelf-list cards, and record newly
cataloged materials’ barcodes; prepare materials for shelving by creating clear labels, flags, and
envelopes.
 Process and organize a large collection of late 19th and 20th century materials on automobiles.
SKILLS
 Ability to conduct legal research using Westlaw and Westlaw Next, LexisNexis and LexisNexis
Advanced, Proquest, and other legal databases.
 Reading knowledge of the Spanish Language.
 Basic skills with HTML and CSS.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
Summer 2009
Monroe County Historical Society
 Write accurate, detailed condition descriptions of artifacts for the History Center’s database using
Past Perfect.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 Member of American Library Association
 Member of Pennsylvania Library Association
 Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity
 Served as the chapter secretary
 Served as a regional committee chair.
 Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
 Served as the chapter secretary and scholarship chair.
 Indiana University Marching Hundred and Big Red Basketball Band, Piccolo
Present
Present
2009-2010
March 2010
2009-2010
2007-2009