Robin M.

Pesko
Education robinpesko@gmail.com

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Master of Library and Information Studies (ALA accredited)
Graduation: May 2015

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Concentration: Ecology and Environmental Biology
Internship Final Paper: White-nose syndrome in bats
Graduation: May 2011

La Escuela D’Amore, Quepos, Costa Rica

Intensive Beginning Spanish Program
Two months of intensive elementary Spanish tutoring, home stay with Costa Rican family, and ecology tours to the volcano
Arenal, Manuel Antonio National Park, Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, and Bocas del Toro, Panama
Summer 2008

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College January 2018 - Present
Electronic Resources and Emerging Technology Librarians
● Open Education Resources Liaison
● Reference services and maintain library front desk records and financial transactions.
● Plan and present library events including orientations, workshops, monthly themes, and outreach.
● Compile and update electronic research guides and resources.
● Maintain academic and non-academic resources, prioritize acquisitions and weeding projects.
● Facilitate inter-departmental communication, lead faculty-oriented workshops on emerging educational resources.
● Help maintain the library and computer lab website and schedule.
● Provide library orientations to classes.
● Provide workshops on computer literacy, software functionality (such as google drive), and various aspects of
information literacy.
● Social Media Coordinator- Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, and Instagram Library accounts.
● Acquisitions and budget coordinator.
● Directly available to faculty and students through chat reference and telephone during work hours, and zoom
consultations by request.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries November 2015 - June 2017
Electronic Resources and Serials Assistant
● Verified link access to electronic materials on vendor's title lists.
● Verified and updated holdings in Serials Solutions, OCLC, and Sierra.
● Processed withdrawn materials in Sierra.
● Compiled use and location statistics from online databases to assist with decisions regarding keeping, withdrawing, or
sending items to storage.
● Attended multiple career-development courses and webinars (complete list available)
● Participated in Open Education Week and hosted screening of “The Internet’s Own Boy” and facilitated post-film
discussion.

Academic Reference Intern

Reference and User Services Internship, Jackson Library, UNCG August 2013-June 2014
 ● Provided reference assistance in person, by chat, and by phone for 10-20 hours each week at a busy academic library
reference desk
● Participated in weekly specialized training sessions on a variety of topics including government documents, electronic
resources (EBSCO, Web of Science, JSTOR, Mintel, SimplyMap, the US Census, etc), information literacy, group
dynamics and communication, customer service, working with a variety of materials including microfilm, newspaper
databases, large documents, audio and video materials
● Designed lesson plans for and taught short sessions on resource evaluation and effective search methods for fellow
interns and Reference Librarians
● Assisted a variety of patrons including undergraduate and graduate students, UNCG faculty and staff, and Greensboro
residents
● Assisted with a variety of library projects including collection management

Study Hall Monitor

Spartan Academic Support Services, UNCG January 2013-June 2015
● As an independent, self-starter, I helped arrange for shift coverage when other monitors were unexpectedly unable to
work their shifts, and practiced my leadership skills and maintaining authority over a room full of mostly freshmen
student athletes
● Used Artemis v4.0.3p software to keep digital records of student activities
● Independently supervised undergraduate student athletes during their required study-hall hours, with one or two
updates a month to the director of Spartan Academic Support Services.
● Maintained records of student attendance and enforced study hall policies including removing students who were on
time wasting websites such as Facebook, on smartphones, talking and distracting other students, or engaging in
disruptive behavior

Veterinary Receptionist
Client and patient advocate, Animals of Eden Veterinary Hospital December 2011-June 2012
● Gained experience with education, outreach, and communication
● Educated clients about patient health including vaccinations and disease risk, dental, diet, exercise, and other aspects
of preventative health-care for cats and dogs
● Facilitated communication between departments, veterinarians, and clients
● Maintained patient medical records and monthly/appointment-based client notifications
● Trained new employees on communicating/educating clients, information gathering, and handling emergencies
● Generated and distributed patient reports to each department, and facilitated inter-departmental communication
● Performed financial transactions for clients including creating invoices and estimates, maintained and balanced cash
drawer at the end of the day
● Calmly and professionally gathered client information during emergencies by phone and in-person, maintaining a calm
atmosphere and enabling quick decisions regarding patient intake procedures and options.

Committees

PASCAL E-Resources, Knowledge Base Management & Link Resolving Chair-Elect April 25, 2018- Dec. 2020

PALMCOP District 6 representative 2019-2020 term

(Palmetto Archives, Libraries and Museums Council on Preservation)

“Fair Use Week” Virginia Tech Committee February 20th-24th, 2017