Holley J Larsen

498 East 475 North, Ogden, Utah 84404 - 801-369-1280 (H) - hlarsen@g.emporia.edu

Summary
To obtain a position as a Librarian in a managerial role, that allocates system-wide library
resources, utilizes expertise specific to business management, trained in multiple content areas
related to library operations and collection analysis.

Highlights
Results-oriented
Quick learner
Training and development
Change management

Computer proficient
Microsoft Office
File/records maintenance
Financial records and processing
File/records maintenance

Accomplishments
Process Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual.
Assessed organizational training needs.
Competitive Analysis
Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for future library development
Protective Services
Protective Services
Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual.
Documentation
Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.

Experience
Weber County Library
March 2012 to Current
Associate Business Manager
Ogden, Utah
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all library inventory.
Organized and coded documents for acquisitions.
Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.
Provided onsite training.
Increased library cataloging of fiction, non-fiction, and AV materials.
Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
Trained and supervised student employees each semester.
Troubleshooted technical problems with library computers and other technology.
Answered patrons' questions at the circulation desk.
Maintained complete and accurate records of all library transactions.
Utah Valley University Library
July 2008 to March 2012
Library Assistant
Orem, Utah
Provided on-site training for the main and Wasatch campus libraries.
Developed new process for employee training which resulted in marked performance
improvements on work ethic and costumer service.
Responsible for creative design work for all library activities and events.
Conducted hiring interviews for new Library Aides and scheduling.
Work at the Reference desk during weekly Librarian meetings.
Managed Library Aides during opening, day, closing, and weekend shifts.
Improved Wasatch Campus processing and stack maintenance.
Successfully led key projects which resulted in faster shifting, cleaning, and organizational
projects within the stacks of the main and Wasatch libraries.
Perform all circulation procedures at a high proficient level.
Trained new employees on all library circulation and reference procedure
Create circulation reports and lists for different departments.

Utah Valley University Library

August 2004 to September 2007
Library Aide
Orem, Utah
Achieved a thorough knowledge of library procedures allowing for a positive costumer service
employee.
Worked directly with the activities and the technical assistant committees.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Awarded the supervisor back-up position after only 6 months of employment.
Achieved a permanent status and did not have to be rehired every year.
Trained new library aides on the library procedures.

Education
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science: Art and Visual Communications
Orem, Utah, United States of America
Art and Visual Communications
Minor in Photography
Member of Photo Club
Coursework in art education
Coursework in financial business
Coursework in preservation and reconstruction strategies

2010

Professional Affiliations
Deans List, Fall 2004 - Spring 2006 Committees (include roles, such as chairman, etc.) Member,
Hiring Committee Member, Activities Committee Member, Technical Assistance Committee Member,
Small Business Association (2008 - present)

Skills
Adobe Creative suite, advertisements, back-up, closing, creative design, databases, employee training,
filing, hiring, inventory, Librarian, meetings, organizational, police, Process Improvement, project
development, reading, safety, scheduling, spreadsheets, websites