SUZANNE STEPHENSON

2220 Plymouth Rd Apt 308, Minnetonka MN 55305

M: 715.891.8092 | suzis735@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts in History
Northland College, Ashland WI

2006 2009

Masters in Library and Information

2013 2016

Science MLIS
St. Catherine University, St. Paul MN

Experience
Substitute Librarian
September 2015 Present
Scott County Libraries Shakopee MN
Assists patrons in locating materials and resources both in
and outside the library
Follows up on basic and complex reference questions via
phone, email, and in person
Troubleshoot technology (hardware & software) problems
Assist with circulation
Work with diverse systems such as SirsiDynix, MNlink, and
Taylor & Baker
Library Technology Assistant
June 2015 Present
Carver County Libraries Chaska MN
Troubleshoot technology (hardware and software) problems
for both staff and patrons
Train staff in use of new software programs and hardware
such as new databases, new electronic resources, tablets,
eBooks, Scanners, etc.
Create and assist in technology programing for public (both
in libraries and in schools)
Administer and train in software such as Sierra,
Envisionware, Evanced Calendars, Overdrive, 3M, ELM
databases, Library website & catalogue, Google Analytics,
etc.
Library Assistant
Carver County Libraries Chaska MN
Assist Patrons and librarians
Process new and old materials
Work Circulation desk

August 2014 June 2015

Assist with programing and reader advisory tasks

Work with software and hardware including Sierra,
Envisionware, AMH book scanner, etc.

Foreign English Teacher

August 2012 June

2013

Hangzhou Dianzi University Hangzhou, China

Taught oral English and American culture
Facilitated a weekly English Corner tutoring session to
engage students in activities and conversation
Tutored individual students in writing, listening and
speaking English on a weekly basis
Worked to improve the English writing, listening, and
speaking abilities, as well as the confidence level, of all
students

Other Experience
Barista
November 2013 August 2014
Bruhouse Coffee Shop New Brighton MN
Manager
July 2009 July 2013
Red Canoe Coffee Company St. Germain WI
Interpreter
April 2008 September 2008
Madeline Island Museum Madeline Island WI
Barista
October 2007 December 2010
Little Creek Coffee Company Arbor Vitea WI
Boutique Clerk
October 2005 March 2008
Greenweavers Boutique Sayner WI

Internships/Practicums
Outreach Library Intern
January 2016 Present
Hennepin County Libraries/Outreach Minnetonka, MN
Work in diverse programs, including Horizon, Staff catalog,
MNlink, etc.
Assist home-bound patrons locating materials and
resources
Assist with At-Home Newsletter, create book lists
Book Talking at Hennepin County Home School a judiciary
facility for at risk youth.

Library Intern Paid

May 2014 December

2015

Center for Transportation Studies UofM Minneapolis

Conducting research using transportation and engineering
databases and thesauri
Uploading and cataloging images with Portfolio software
Providing transportation thesauri keywords for reports,
adding metadata, and uploading to the University Digital
Conservancy
Selecting, weeding, and preparing records for storage in
the University Archives
Uploading and preparing metadata for the CTS Repository
Reference Library Intern Paid

November 2013
August 2014

St. Marys University Minneapolis MN

Oversee reference desk
Answer patron questions about library collection, School
databases, eBooks, and course specific software
Check in/out materials
Clerical work
Help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize materials

Groups/Committees
American Library Association
Student Group
St. Catherine University
Libraries Without Boarders
Technology and eResources

September 2013
Present
January 2015 Present
June 2015 Present

Committee
Carver County Libraries
Website Restructuring Committee
Carver County Libraries

January 2016 Present

United Cultures at Northland

September 2007 May

Treasure
Northland College

2009

Volunteer Work
English Teacher and Tutor
Hangzhou, China

August 2013 June 2013

Volunteer
Plum Lake Library Sayner WI

August 2010 June 2013

Volunteer

January 2010 June

2010

Necanicum Village Nursing Home Seaside OR

Tutor

September 2007 May

2009

Bad River Res. Community Center Ashland WI