Elizabeth C.

Laera
eclaera@gmail.com
205-616-5401

EDUCATION
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Candidate for Masters in Library and Information Studies, December 2009
Bachelor of Arts in History, graduated in May 2008, magna cum laude
Minors in Italian and Anthropology, GPA: 3.84/4.00
Study Abroad to Italy
Florence, Italy
Studied advanced Italian and Renaissance art history, Summer 2006

HONORS

• National Alumni Association

Graduate Fellow, 2008-2009 • Blue Key Honor Society
• Phi Beta Kappa • Order of Omega
• Omicron Delta Kappa • Cardinal Key Sophomore Honorary
INVOLVEMENT
Student Advisory Committee, School of Library and Information Studies
Currently Involved
• Elected by peers to represent student body to faculty and community at-large
• Personally responsible for planning social functions involving students, faculty,
and alumni
Graduate Ambassador, The University of Alabama,
Currently Involved
• Volunteer group designed to assist prospective students in making their
graduate school decision
• Give campus tours on an as need basis and answer questions via email from
prospective students about the University of Alabama, graduate studies, and
living in Tuscaloosa
Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, The University of Alabama
Fall 2004 – May 2008
Scholarship Chair (2006)
• Helped increase chapter grade point average from 3.095 to 3.195, advancing the
chapter from twelfth place to seventh place among all Panhellenic sororities on
campus
• Designed and distributed new member education books describing chapter grade
requirements, campus resources for learning, and various study skills necessary
for success in college
• Created a tutor program for struggling students to seek help from sisters
Web Site Design Chair (2005)
• Created new web domain and email accounts to enhance chapter communication
• Successfully customized a new web site for the Eta chapter using various online
programs

WORK EXPERIENCE
William E. Winter Reading Room, Student Assistant
January 2009 – Present
• General circulation services
• Assist patrons with locating materials or solving problems
• Participate in various projects according to need including cataloging archival
materials and deselection
The University of Alabama Athletic Student Services, Student Tutor
January 2009 – Present
• Tutor student athletes in anthropology and Italian
Born 2 Read Children’s Bookstore, Manager and Tutor May
2007 – December 2008
• Manage inventory by ordering and stocking on a weekly basis
• Manage all tutoring schedules and all point-of-sales transactions
• ACT tutor and substitute reading and math (grades K-12) tutor