Elise Aiello

Cell (727)667-3992
eliseaiello@gmail.com
Education
University of South Florida*08/12-present
Pursuing MLS (Masters of Library and Information Science)
Eckerd College
B.A. in American Studies-Literature Track* Awarded May 2012
St. Petersburg College
A.A. Degree*Awarded May 2010
Work Experience
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Senior Library Assistant *02/14 to present

Oversees and works at circulation desk and resolve customer problems as needed
Answers operational/directional and materials request questions
Prepares and makes bank deposits of daily collections
Sorts, shelves, distributes, arranges, locates, and inspects library materials
Checks library materials in and out, issues library cards, collects fines, and performs
other circulation related tasks

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System

Library Assistant (Administration and Borrower Services) *05/13 to 02/14

Compiles monthly press release packets to be sent to County Communications

Updates Pressroom Blog
Serves on Social Media Committee
Assists with mail and distribution duties
Checks library materials in and out, issues library cards, collects fines, performs
other tasks related to the circulation desk
Inputs data in computer terminal and prints reports, lists, and other documents

Palm Harbor Library

Youth Services Library Assistant *10/12 to 05/13
Assists patrons in selecting and finding materials; provides readers advisory
services.
Assists and plans library programs within the childrens department.
Plans, produces, and performs a 30 minute Toddler Story Time program every week
Assists with updating social media and childrens web page

References available upon request.

Proficient with POLARIS library catalog

Trained in and assists with duties in Circulation and Adult Services departments

Books-A-Million
Bookseller/Sale Book Merchandising Specialist *7/09 to 05/11
Provide exceptional customer service, including assisting customers in finding and
purchasing books/other items.
Complete customer transactions, including selling Discount Card memberships and
operating cash register.
Stock and organize merchandise.
In charge of merchandising displays of the Sale Book Section of the store

Academic and Professional Skills

Completed 120 hours of Supervised Fieldwork at the Youth Services Department
at the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library in Pinellas Park
Customer service experience and strong communications skills.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Completed English as a second language (ESL) tutor training through Palm
Harbor Literacy Council.

Volunteer at Palm Harbor Library prior to employment

Member of FLA, SIS, and SOLIS (Student Organization of Library and
Information Sciences at USF)
Served on Public Relations Committee of FLA

References available upon request.