ANDREA DELVALLE

678-773-9726 andrea_delvalle@yahoo.com
5050 Blue Sky Lane Cumming, GA 30040

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University
Master of Library and Information Science, expected graduation: December 2014
Media Specialist Certification, expected: December 2014
Honors: 3.93/4.0 GPA, Golden Key International Honour Society

University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, December 1996

MEMBERSHIPS

American Library Association, Young Adult Library Services Association, Association for Library Service to Children

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Management, multicultural childrens literature, programming for children and teens, young adult literature, literature for
children, information sources and services, public libraries, instructional technology, administrating school media centers,
library systems and automation, cataloging, collection development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Forsyth County Public LibraryOctober 2005-present
585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Information SpecialistYouth Services, Sharon Forks Branch, October 2012 Present

Provide readers advisory services and front line customer service to children and teens ages 0-18 years
Utilize databases in GALILEO to assist patrons with research
Plan and present programs for children and teens ages 0-18 years
Plan and implement outreach services and library tours for schools and daycare facilities in the community
Create eye catching displays and bulletin boards throughout the library
Active leader on the teen advisory board
Lead S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) based programming for elementary aged children
Maintain the integrity of the children and teen collection

Programming Assistant, Headquarters, December 2006 October 2012

Planned and implemented programs for children and teens ages 0-18 years
Created flannel stories and puppet shows
Provided readers advisory services to children and teens ages 0-18 years
Developed and lead the librarys first book club for kids in grades 3-5
Introduced live music to story time by playing childrens songs on guitar between stories
Created brochures, slideshows, videos, and press releases to market programs

Circulation Assistant, Cumming Branch, October-2005-December 2006

Provided front line high quality customer service for patrons of all ages
Assisted with opening and closing duties
Input sensitive information for patrons obtaining new library cards