Kyle T. Hval
Sunnyvale
Summary
I am a resourceful and experienced public librarian who has served in many roles with increasing levels of responsibility at Mountain View Public Library. My goal is to obtain a position as Senior Librarian, which will build upon my extensive library experience and offer opportunities for growth and career development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian II
Mountain View Public Library
03.2021 - Current
- Answer questions at the reference desk
- Selection for Adult collection until July 2022 (Fiction, Mystery, 300s, 800s, Local Author, Russian, Short Stories)
- Technology assistance (printing, scanning, copying, general help)
- Answer phones
- Communications (social media, monthly newsletter, Welcome newsletter, other marketing)
- Plan programs and serve as sole program coordinator for Adult division since July 2022
- Train new staff
- Serve as Librarian in Charge on the 2nd floor 2 days a week
- Enforce Behavior Policy and handle behavior incidents (issuing suspensions and writing reports when necessary)
- Help create and refine the Behavior Enforcement Chart with Candace Bowers
- Serve as Adult staff coordinator for major annual initiatives such as Adult Summer Reading Program, Silicon Valley Reads, United Against Hate Week, and Sci-Fi September
- Assist with City Identity rollout project and serve on Library Communications Team
- Completed Library initiative to offer Human Library programs and subsequently planned 3 HL events
Librarian I
Mountain View Public Library
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Answer questions at the reference desk, including more in-depth reference questions
- Technology assistance (printing, scanning, copying, general help)
- Answer phones
- Plan unique programs and take over recurring programs such as ESL Conversation Club, Drop-In Bike Clinic and Ukulele program
- Selection for major sections of Adult collection (Fiction, Mystery, 300s, 800s, Local Author, Russian, Short Stories)
- Curate Book Club in a Bag service
- Social media coordinator
- Write and build monthly newsletter
- Send Welcome Letter to new patrons each month
- Track communications statistics
- Assist with City Identity rollout and serve in Library Communications Team
- Handle behavior incidents and write reports
- Serve as "Librarian in Charge" 2 days a week
- Serve as Adult staff coordinator for major annual initiatives such as Adult Summer Reading Program, Silicon Valley Reads, United Against Hate Week, and Sci-Fi September
Hourly Library Assistant (Customer Service)
Mountain View Public Library
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Set up library patron accounts
- Settle patron fees and fines
- Process LINK+ items (inter-library loan)
- Check in and sort library materials in Sorting Room
- Answer account questions over the phone
- Hourly, (Adult Services)
Hourly Librarian (Adult Services)
Mountain View Public Library
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Answer reference questions at the reference desk or over the phone
- Help patrons locate library items
- Reader’s advisory
- Assist patrons with technology questions, including use of e-books
- Support program and events execution
Library Assistant
Gleeson Library, USF
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Cover circulation desk during finals week
- Check out books, laptops, and other library materials
- Serve in on-call capacity
Library Page
Mountain View Public Library
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Shelve and organize books and library materials
Library Tech Aide / Hourly Library Assistant
Mountain View Public Library
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Answer basic reference questions at the reference desk or over the phone
- Perform troubleshooting on library technologies
- Promote library events onsite and on local online event sites
- Prepare monthly events calendar for Adult Services
- Support program and events execution
Bookseller
Bay Books
10.2011 - 04.2017
- Recommend reading selections and assist customers in locating titles
- Managing large sections of inventory
- Shelving and stocking
- Lead Book Club discussions
- Cashier and buyer for used book trades
- Answer phones and place special orders
- Merchandise displays and special focus selections
- Weekly inventory reporting
Education
Masters - Library & Information Science
San Jose State University
San Jose12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Jazz Piano
California State University East Bay
Hayward03.2016
Skills
- Program planning
- Ability to effectively train and mentor staff
- Enforce Behavior Policy with an emphasis on de-escalation
- Communications and marketing
- Expert knowledge of library collection and resources
- Graphic design using Canva
- Project management
- Ability to balance many tasks and responsibilities independently
- Customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
References
Zoe Holmes-Higgin
Manager, Bay Books
925-953-3091
Moira Kelly
Owner, Bay Books
415-640-2392
Timeline
Librarian II
Mountain View Public Library
03.2021 - Current
Librarian I
Mountain View Public Library
04.2019 - 03.2021
Hourly Library Assistant (Customer Service)
Mountain View Public Library
11.2018 - 04.2019
Hourly Librarian (Adult Services)
Mountain View Public Library
09.2018 - 04.2019
Library Page
Mountain View Public Library
10.2017 - 11.2018
Library Assistant
Gleeson Library, USF
04.2017 - 04.2019
Library Tech Aide / Hourly Library Assistant
Mountain View Public Library
04.2017 - 09.2018
Bookseller
Bay Books
10.2011 - 04.2017
Masters - Library & Information Science
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Jazz Piano
California State University East Bay
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