Librarian
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- Librarian at Sierra Club
- Part-time Librarian (substitute) at Palomar College
- Member at Special Libraries Association
- Past
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- Serials and Information Competency Intern at Palomar College
- Reference Services and Serials Intern at San Diego State University
- Library Technician I at San Diego County Library
- Serials Assistant at National University
- Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company
- Substitute Teacher at Poway Unified School District
- Water Polo Coach at Poway High School
- Medical Secretary at Children's Hospital
- Computer Consultant - Workstation and Microcomputer Facilities Support at UC Berkeley
- Education
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- San Jose State University
- University of California, Berkeley
- St. Michael's School
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Sabrina Nespeca’s Summary
Sabrina is a new librarian but is already professionally experienced in reference, circulation and serials in academic and public libraries.
She is particularly interested in helping libraries "come to users." Her background as a student of psychology, education, design, and information technology converge in an unusual approach to librarianship; one rooted in the ground of traditions but watching the skies of 'cloud computing.'
She started life not knowing there was a profession for people seek to learn everything: librarians. Before this epiphany, her other jobs made her a patient tutor, an inspiring trainer and coach, and responsive customer servant.
Sabrina Nespeca’s Specialties:
Electronic resource licensing and management, databases, ejournals, Web 2.0, reference, access services, circulation, collection development, information competency, information-seeking behavior, web usability, student success, human-computer interaction, market research
Sabrina Nespeca’s Experience
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Librarian
Sierra Club
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2009 — Present (8 months)
-Library webmaster
-Select library items from donations
-Catalog all items electronically
-Implement circulation system
-Sell or discard remaining materials -
Part-time Librarian (substitute)
Palomar College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 2009 — Present (9 months)
On call reference librarian--use the latest information technology to perform research and help students and library patrons seek information.
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Member
Special Libraries Association
(Libraries industry)
2009 — Present (1 year )
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Serials and Information Competency Intern
Palomar College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Assisted serials librarian and her staff in oversight of order/pay/receipt processing/renewal for serials, claiming, electronic record access issues, staff training, report preparation, and vendor interaction/assessment.
Synthesized a selection policy for continuations.
Ensured accessibility for electronic journals.
Served on information competency assessment committee and assisted bibliographic instructors.
Special project: serials collection assessment database -
Reference Services and Serials Intern
San Diego State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2008 — December 2008 (7 months)
Assisted patrons in selecting books, online databases and other resources for research or information needs.
Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provided information governing library use and policies.
Organized, added resources, and mini-blogs to the Education, Sociology, and Business librarians' online research guides.
For serials acquisitions specialist, reviewed electronic resource licenses for copyright fair use. -
Library Technician I
San Diego County Library
(Libraries industry)
March 2005 — September 2005 (7 months)
*Circulated all types of library materials; registered library patrons; answered general questions; received, processed, and repaired library items including item-level cataloging; assisted branch services and programs
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Serials Assistant
National University
(Non-Profit; Higher Education industry)
June 2004 — March 2005 (10 months)
*Processed daily receipts of periodicals and communication. Updated holdings in SIRSI. Maintained public serials stacks and microform storage. Duties included filing, correspondence preparation, statistical compilation.
*Special Project: Back-checked all print and microform periodicals prior to 1999 for a clean online presentation. -
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
(Public Company; SBUX; Retail industry)
March 2002 — December 2002 (10 months)
Starbucks baristas
-deliver legendary customer service to all customers
-Provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers
by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
-Follow health, safety and
sanitation guidelines for all products.
-Maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume or
unusual events to maintain a clean and comfortable store environment.
-Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling
and safety and security.
-Assist with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and
giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed. -
Substitute Teacher
Poway Unified School District
(Educational Institution; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
December 2000 — January 2002 (1 year 2 months)
For grades 5-12:
-follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher.
-teach in all subject areas.
-address the various learning styles of students.
-implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social
behavior
-create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
-demonstrate fair and ethical judgments
-apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior. -
Water Polo Coach
Poway High School
(Sports industry)
November 2000 — April 2001 (6 months)
As novice high school womens' water poach I was responsible to:
Develop and conduct pre-season and in-season training and conditioning programs for the team.
Conduct all team practices and attend home and away contests.
Recruit student-athletes.
Plan and direct athletic skill development for student-athletes.
Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition. -
Medical Secretary
Children's Hospital
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
June 2000 — August 2000 (3 months)
Served as administrative assistant in busy Infectious Diseases clinic when two assistants left.
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Computer Consultant - Workstation and Microcomputer Facilities Support
UC Berkeley
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 1998 — June 1999 (10 months)
Primary Job Duties:
--Provide professional computer consulting and quality customer service to W&MF users
--Monitor access to microcomputer facilities and enforce policies pertaining to their use and maintenance
--Assist clients in the operation of equipment and use of software
--Maintain working knowledge of the Workstation Support Services, its resources, and functions
--Conduct courses in Eudora email, Netscape Navigator, and PC/Mac differences for campus students
Sabrina Nespeca’s Education
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San Jose State University
MLIS , Library and Information Science , 2006 — 2008
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University of California, Berkeley
BA , Psychology , 1995 — 2000
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St. Michael's School
Additional Information
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Sabrina Nespeca’s Interests:
Free or cheap computer technology classes, graphic novels, board games, aquatics, dog training
Sabrina Nespeca’s Groups:
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Cal Alumni Association
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American Library Association -
Special Libraries Association
Sabrina Nespeca’s Contact Settings
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- new ventures
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