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Amanda Ball

Librarian
Hot Springs

Summary

  • Attentive to detail and accuracy in cataloging and record keeping.
  • Flexibility in monitoring and adjusting to library needs and salutations.
  • Knowledge in digital resources and information technology.
  • Great with team building and having different perspectives.
  • Great skills at communication with all team members and patrons.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Librarian

Saline County Library
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintaining the library as a PIC or Person In Charge
  • Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
  • Increased patron satisfaction with timely responses to reference inquiries, utilizing extensive knowledge of information sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with local schools through outreach programs, enhancing community involvement in the library.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained welcoming and inclusive library environment, ensuring positive experience for all patrons.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of existing programs to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement based on patron feedback.
  • Managed collection development, ensuring a wide variety of materials were available to support the needs of diverse patrons.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to young patrons needing help finding appropriate books or navigating digital resources for homework assignments.
  • Increased community involvement in library events through targeted outreach initiatives to local organizations.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities benefiting library programs and special events.
  • Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.

Special Education Paraprofessional/Special Education Co-Teacher

Lake Hamilton School District
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.

Education

Master of Arts - Library Science And Information Systems

Louisiana State University
Baton Rogue, LA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Special Education K-12

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts -

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Person In Charge
  • Collection Development
  • Information Sources
  • Data Collection
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Program Management
  • Event Planning
  • Community Collaborations
  • Literacy Development
  • Collection Management and Maintenance

Presentations

  • Presented with Mary Spears at Becoming Better Library Grownups Workshop at Garland County Library 2025.
  • Presenting with Cindy Rowland for Parents as Teacher Events Fall 2024, Fall 2025.
  • Presenting Sensory Inclusion at ARLA Conference 2025.
  • Presenting to Economics Arkansas Teacher's Conference and Professional Development 2025.
  • Presenting collaboration with Malvern School Media Specialist Librarian Stony Evans for student reading program 2025.

Timeline

Librarian

Saline County Library
02.2024 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional/Special Education Co-Teacher

Lake Hamilton School District
05.2019 - 11.2021

Master of Arts - Library Science And Information Systems

Louisiana State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies

Henderson State University
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Special Education K-12

National Park College
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

National Park College
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts -

National Park College
05.2001 -

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