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Maria Chapa

@mariachapa

Library services professional at University of North Texas supporting reference services, youth programs, and community outreach.

United States
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At University of North Texas, I provide front-line customer and information services to students, faculty, and staff. I also manage scheduling systems and workflows that reduced service waiting times by 50%.

At Denton Public Library, I assisted patrons with books, databases, and digital resources during my practicum. I supported circulation services and children’s programming, including Storytime with 30+ participants.

My library work has also included supporting the “Help Me Grow” program at Denton Public Library and contributing to the founding of the Teen’s Dungeons and Dragons program at Laredo Public Library. At Botanical Research Institute of Texas, I entered metadata for the Sherwin Carlquist Collection.

I hold a Master of Science in Library Science with a concentration in Youth Librarianship from University of North Texas. My experience includes reference services, information literacy, and youth programming, and I speak English and conversational Spanish.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Volunteer

Denton Public Library

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Assisted with library programs such as the 'Help Me Grow' with around 20 participants. Supported staff with patron services and general library operations.

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Volunteer

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Entered metadata for the Sherwin Carlquist Collection.

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Volunteer

Laredo Public Library

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years)

Contributed to the founding of the Teen's Dungeons and Dragons program. Supported general library operations including shelving and organization.

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Contact Tracing (Support Assistant)

Laredo College

Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Communicated critical information to diverse populations via phone, email, and digital platforms. Preserved confidentiality while handling sensitive information and records, and developed informational materials and guides to support community education initiatives.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of North Texas

Master of Science, Library Science

Pursuing a Master of Science in Library Science with a concentration in Youth Librarianship, expected to complete in May 2026.

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Laredo College

Bachelor of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership

Grade: Cum Laude

Earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, graduating Cum Laude in August 2023.

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Laredo College

Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education

Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education in August 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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