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0-5 years of experience
Improved student computer literacy by conducting one-on-one workshops
- Created and organized the Writing Assistance resource to assist students with academic writing
- Increased number of available scholarships by 50%
- Achieved real-time results within Student Achievement Advisory by encouraging students to communicate issues at school, work, or home.
- Negotiated new marketing tools in order for more students to take advantage of scholarships
0-5 years of experience
Successfully provided library orientations and supported faculty and students in the research of information.
- Provided effective and strong public service to faculty, students, and other researchers through reference and consultation services, bibliographic instruction and presentations.
- Performed work related to public services, technical services, systems and archives.
- Organized and produced student and faculty reports including teaching material.
- Updated records for the library’s collections including enhanced bibliographical descriptions of manuscripts and printed works.
- Designed and maintained the faculty’s teaching material in accessible database.
- Maintained data and information up to date and available for easy and convenient access.
0-5 years of experience
Provided research assistance to the students and staff in the technical and medical fields.
- Created and presented a portfolio of the [company name] Resource Center for the ACICS reaccreditation visit in October 2009.
- Created and presented information literacy, Microsoft Office 2007, and career placement presentations for the students. Managed library’s collection.
- Prepared statistical reports on library usage for the Director of Education.
- Served as a liaison between the faculty and administration of [company name] on student success and the need for new IT equipment and reference materials. One positive outcome: the purchase of two new Toshiba projectors for classroom use.
- Participated in Academic Council regarding issues about textbooks, academic programs, plagiarism, and copyright. Served as faculty advisor for the Ambassador Club, an organization responsible for community outreach.
- Editor of the quarterly City Spotlight, [company name]’s newspaper.
- Solved computer and network issues for the staff.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised acquisitions activities from processing books to creating purchase orders and invoices in the Voyager Integrated Library System
- Selected and deselected resources for the print collection
- Managed electronic resources and collected their usage statistics
- Updated catalog records in Voyager ILS and local holdings records in OCLC for serials
- Maintained library vendor relations and evaluated vendor products
- Answered reference questions from students, faculty, and staff in person and via email
- Taught approximately ten library instruction classes per semester for undergraduate and graduate courses
0-5 years of experience
Served as the Campus Librarian and Supervisor while creating, planning, and providing reference service
- Conducted library and campus tours as well as marketed the library
- Checked materials in and out while maintaining circulation records using Resource Mate 3.0
- Helped students and faculty in using all materials in the library including computer hardware and software
- Facilitated classroom instruction sessions on library usage, including hundreds of online databases
- Evaluated, selected, managed, budgeted, cataloged, and coded library materials to develop the library’s collection
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons under 18 years of age.
- Edited and coordinated production of Wolfner’s Recommended Readings for youth.
- Conducted summer reading program.
- Managed circulating youth collection, cataloged youth books.
- Supervised practicum and internship students.
- Promoted Wolfner Library through outreach, including public speaking and workshops.
- Developed and updated Wolfner’s web pages for youth and Facebook content.
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance to patrons of all ages via multiple channels
- Selected materials and managed $20K+ budget for Reference, Young Adult Nonfiction and eResource (including database and eBook) collections
- Served as the member representative to the statewide eBook buying consortium, representing a small library’s concerns amongst primarily larger institutions
- Strategized and executed library’s online presence including website migration to WordPress and regular updating; also established a growing Facebook page with 829 “Likes” and 1,255 visits in two years
- Served as librarian-in-charge evening and weekend hours supervising 6+ paraprofessionals, addressing escalated patron concerns, and properly opening and securely closing the building
- Undertook numerous special projects beyond routine duties including community outreach at resource fairs, filming and editing promos for Anime and RPG Clubs, and serving on the Summer Reading Program, Banned Books Week, and Safety committees
- Created attractive and topical displays that averaged 20 checkouts/month
0-5 years of experience
- Head librarian serving 800+ students, 80% limited English language learners, PK-5th
- Provided reference service and library instruction using district provided electronic resources, librarian-created lessons for IWB, ELMO, PPT and Photostory
- Created and maintained web site
- Conducted workshops parents or staff, in collaboration with other staff members as needed
- Managed library budget based on determined needs
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference and readers’ advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, and virtually by using online and print reference materials
- Aided patrons with downloadable audiobooks and eBooks
- Performed collection management, including purchasing, weeding and budget management
- Performed bibliographic, Internet, and general computer instruction to individual patrons
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised high school interns
- Wrote informative posts and book reviews for library blog
- Selected to be one of three Eref Coordinators, overseeing the library system’s email reference service and ensuring emails are answered in a timely and appropriate fashion
- As a member of the Perspectives Planning Committee, developed and coordinated new interdepartmental library program involving speakers, displays, and booklists
- Selected to manage several display areas in the library’s main hall, in charge of maintenance of local resource information and of creating and encouraging displays
6-10 years of experience
Performed complex copy and original cataloging in all formats. Created MARC records in Endeavor OPAC and OCLC.
- Provided scheduled reference and information desk service.
- Presented Information Literacy instruction in both the classroom and on the individual basis.
- Hired, supervised, trained and evaluated catalog and acquisitions paraprofessionals, and student employees.
- Library liaison with College of Business Administration. Attended faculty meetings as library representative.
- Collection development and acquisitions for the College of Business Administration
0-5 years of experience
Performed reference service, patron / user education, information retrieval, collection development, public library programming, liaising with city libraries and other schools.
- Instructed patrons as well as other staff members in resolving information retrieval queries through use of the catalogs, electronic databases, and additional tools provided by [company name]
- Supported management of collection development by attending meeting placing orders for additional materials, weeding collection, and tracking trends within the local community of students, faculty, and staff
- Planned and implemented various programs for APA and Library orientation
- Mentored students, staff, and faculty in the use of library materials and computer resources
- Delivered accurate and precise information to patrons in a timely fashion
- Conducted readers advisory for patrons as well as staff
- Maintained technical competency by staying abreast of new methods in the field of library science
0-5 years of experience
Sole librarian of 10,000+ item collection
- Maintained purchasing budget
- Purchased, catalogued, and processed new items for collection
- Directed volunteers
- Planned and implemented book related programs including Summer Reading, Blind Date with a Book, and open houses for patrons to visit during off hours.
- Provided resources and support for colleagues for their programming
- Helped conceptualize and implement a Storyville-like space at the Park Heights JCC
- Created relationships with local community book-clubs in order to ensure their selections were available for members.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted patrons with research inquiries, digital resources, and other reference materials
- Provided group and individual instruction for computer technology and cloud computing
- Offered technical support for patrons and employees with computer software questions
- Created, maintained, and edited library websites, databases, and informational blogs
- Participated in programs, events, conferences, and training sponsored by the Library
- Provided quality customer service regarding the circulation of library resources
- Established and maintained digital account records within circulation databases
- Maintained cash drawers, processed credit transactions, and generated reports
0-5 years of experience
Assisted students and library visitors while ensuring that library policies are followed
- Instructed others on how to use reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems
- Processed new materials including books, audio/visual materials and computer software
- Performed clerical activities such as filing, typing, word processing, photocopying and mailing out material and mail sorting
- Prepared, stored and retrieved classification and catalog information, lecture notes, and other information related to stored documents
0-5 years of experience
Utilized on-line catalogs, databases and the Internet to provide reference services to adult and juvenile library patrons.
- Provided reader’s advisory services.
- Demonstrated for patrons how to conduct searches using technological sources.
- Created and performed story hours for children groups, pre-toddlers through school age.
- Designed window and bulletin board displays to advertise and promote library services and system wide packaged programs.
0-5 years of experience
Wrote and implemented curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
- Plan and taught in a manner that emphasized connection between all curriculum areas using a variety of resources: SmartBoard, iPad, KidBlog, Discovery Education, STEM Foss Kits.
- Communicated regularly and professionally with parents through email updates, morning check-ins and various school functions. Maintained excellent parent/teacher relationships.
- Coordinated many inquiry based field trips: Texas Capitol, Bob Bullock, The Long Center, Thinkery, Austin Aquarium, etc.
- Wrote Pre-K curriculum based on Primary Years Program: developed different weekly themes to meet social and development goals in the primary years.
- Created centers based on number and letter awareness, small world play, sensory awareness.
- Played a team leadership role in the re- organization of the school library including classifications of new books and category determination.
- Created school’s first Literacy Week; organized school festivities based on favorite literary characters and children’s books.
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference services from a central reference desk to students, faculty and other patrons.
- Served as liaison librarian to the Divisions of Natural Science and Education.
- Conducted bibliographic instruction and orientation classes; instructed students on how to access electronic databases, the Internet and the Voyager library catalog system.
- Assisted students and faculty in research and document retrieval.
- Participated in collection development of reference resources in the areas of natural science and education.
- Prepared handouts on bibliographic instruction, reference sources and bibliographies (both APA and MLA style.)
- Assisted at the circulation and reserve desk.
- Edited the library’s newsletter.
0-5 years of experience
- Gave PowerPoint presentation at monthly technology program and annual faculty research forum.
- Wrote and edited articles for two library newsletters, Academic Gateway and Library News.
- Accurately created records for faculty articles in Institutional Repository to streamline searches.
- Successfully answered reference questions and solved problems for a diverse population of academic and public library patrons.
0-5 years of experience
Organized and managed nine-state regional library
- Verified, researched, accessed and delivered product services to domestic and international corporate members
- Organized and conducted Customer Service workshop
- Provided customized research support for internal and external electric utilities requests
- Performance Recognition award for Customer Service Workshop and additional high evaluations
0-5 years of experience
- Created and maintained all circulation records for the library.
- Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of seven student workers.
- Managed all borrowing transactions in OCLC ILL as well as lending transactions when Head of Public Services was not available.
- Served as back-up Reference Librarian as needed.
- Utilized OCLC, EBSCO-Online, Web Voyager, and other databases as needed.
- Proven track record of customer service as well as working with diverse patron groups.
0-5 years of experience
Handled library tasks (e.g., helping students and faculty, editing publications for accreditation, and maintaining library webpage) with total ease. Coordinated work-study students’ schedules, maintained all mail duties, and ensured the delivery of premium service to all patrons.
- Provided professional assistance to a diverse group of customers (including students and faculty) in answering inquiries, locating information, accessing various databases, and interpreting resource catalogs.
- Cataloged (original cataloging) library materials from Library of Congress to the National Library of Medicine classification system.
- Maintained the library web page.
- Edited grant proposals, catalogs, and other publications for accreditation.
- Conducted database search training (i.e. Medline) for faculty and students.
0-5 years of experience
Trained customers for information & technology skills, taught workshops & staffed info desk
- Managed department budget for programming/events & materials (books, movies, etc)
- Designed, coordinated & promoted library events with community organizations & schools
- Managed social media accounts & developed strategies for increased visibility online
6-10 years of experience
- Awarded Lowe’s Toolbox in Education Grant to renovate library, May 2011.
- Awarded We the People Bookshelf Award, May 2009 and 2010.
- Awarded 3-M Innovation in Education Grant.
- Instituted annual Poem in Your Pocket celebration and Spooky Read Aloud programs.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted library patrons in registering, locating, reserving books that have been requested, and checking in and out of library materials
- Compiled and maintained circulation record of loans and other related information
- Arranged and classified books and other library materials according to the Library of Congress Classification System (LC)
- Prepared and conserved library materials for use, especially the archives and special collections
- Performed clerical works including filing, mail sorting and mailing out materials, photocopying, and typing
0-5 years of experience
- Recommended, selected and purchased new titles for the branch collection
- Located and selected the appropriate materials to answer a wide range of questions in person, by email, digital or phone reference and advisory services.
- Participated in the orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.
- Collaborated with community groups to plan and coordinate library programs and discussion groups.
- Determined the need for and coordinates the compilation of reading lists and annotated bibliographies.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.
- Instructed patrons in the use of the Internet, online catalog and databases, microfilm and microfiche reader-printers, and traditional reference sources, and assisted patrons in the use of personal computers in the Computer Center.
- Performed collection development for social sciences, technology, videocassettes, DVD’s, and music compact discs, and supervised replacement of audiobook cassettes.
- Conducted classes on searching the Internet.
- Maintained Career Development Center.
10+ years of experience
Provided readers’ advisory and general reference assistance as part of staffing public reference desk
- Instructed patrons in catalog, database and internet usage
- Led collection development with special focus on fiction, periodicals, travel, health, and test preparation
- Planned and implemented training of library staff in the use of library databases and automation software
- Developed e-reader instructional materials for use by library staff and patrons
- Established and designed a dedicated Young Adult area in the library
- Maintained the online calendar of library events using Evanced Event Calendar Management
- Liaised with community groups, township officials, and other organizations as part of event scheduling
- Planned and implemented adult programming and special events as a member of the library’s
- Assisted supervisor with management of staff scheduling
- Coordinated and maintained thematic material displays
0-5 years of experience
- Performed all functions of a library, including circulation, creating accounts, purchasing, cataloging, weeding, displays, shelving, etc.
- Conducted reference and reader’s advisory services for students.
- Rearranged and organized library and storage rooms for better function.
- Conducted thorough inventory of library materials and textbooks.
- Created and led a very successful crochet club.
- Planned and implemented three productive Scholastic Book Fairs.
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised fellow associates and trained new desk workers
- Performed in Administrative Assistant/librarian role
- Served as receptionist and utilized library database to assist visitors
- Maintained confidential library records in compliance with FERPA
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted patrons in locating, selecting and using materials. Conducted on-line data base searches.
- Maintained day-to-day library services to patrons and assisted Librarians in providing reference service.
- Created databases for children story-time packages for Children’s Services. Assisted with developing and modifying library web pages for Harris County Public Library.
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference and research service to patrons of academic medical center
- Provided formal and informal orientation and instruction to groups and individuals
- Served as library consultant to hospitals in local consortium
- Cataloged materials for member libraries of local consortium for inclusion in online catalog and regional union list
- Supervised two library technical assistants
0-5 years of experience
Managed Help Desk and library user database
- Provided IT support for library users and members of the public
- Acted as reference librarian for print and e-resources – trained and assisted end-users in using library services (in person, email, phone, chat)
- Taught research workshops on information literacy and bibliographic software
- Processed and assisted in cataloging new acquisitions and archival donations
- Managed short loan collection and assisted with collection development
- Interviewed, selected and trained team of library assistants
- Envisioned and developed library blog to improve communication with the users
- Participated in cross-functional committees throughout the institution
6-10 years of experience
Managed all aspects of the Learning Resources Center, including reference, information literacy instruction, collection development and acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, inter-library loan, strategic planning, and staffing.
- Maintained standards as set out by both the State of North Carolina and ACICS accrediting body
- Served on the Ask a Librarian reference team, answering email and text message reference questions from students at all ITT campuses.
- Served on a variety of academic and event committees, including chairing the LRC Committee.
10+ years of experience
- Served as Reference Librarian and helped patrons with computer questions.
- Provided reader’s advisory.
- Cataloged periodicals and paperbacks; and served as a database specialist for editing catalog records.
- Taught small classes, including Excel Basics, Google, and ESL; and co-taught Spanish for Library Staff.
- Created and facilitated a book club; and assisted in outreach programs for senior citizens.
- Arranged to have library programs by outside presenters, such as authors. Served as the 2013 Adult Summer Reading lead for Programming (64 program occurrences at 19 different branches).
- Proctored exams for distance education students.
- Participated in and led team collection development projects.
- Attended conferences, webinars, and meetings associated with being a member of ALA, PLA, NCLA (Public Library and RASS Sections, BLINC).
- Served as Manager on Duty for opening and/or closing on nights and weekends, as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Managed reference questions for patrons and provided computer assistance
- Taught beginner’s computer classes
- Handled circulation; assisted at circulation desk, children’s desk, and technological desk
- Performed outreach to various schools in the Camden area, and added a few that were brand new to the area
- Created children’s programs and story times, and performed outreach to various organizations to help start children’s programs
0-5 years of experience
Greeted customers, students, and ensured they were comfortable while looking for a book or needed help with questions about computers.
- Responded to numerous questions on a daily basis, referring students to appropriate resources and offered the research techniques.
- Performed regular cataloging of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data and building a strong knowledge base of the library’s materials.
- Provided support to other departments as needed.
6-10 years of experience
- Acquired, prepared and disseminated music for orchestra and chorus for all rehearsals and concerts at multiple venues with deadlines.
- Supervised a part time Assistant Librarian and scheduled her hours.
- Provided the management instrumentation requirements and projected expense figures for planned concert repertoire.
6-10 years of experience
Supervised daily operations of the Library
- Catalogued literature into grade levels as well as genre
- Researched and purchased books based on current literature trends
- Instructed students on inner workings of the library
- Organized Scholastic Book Fairs
0-5 years of experience
Maintained the integrated library system, SydneyPLUS.
- Performed copy and original cataloging of print and electronic sources using Resource Description and Access.
- Managed the design and content of the numerous Library Services sections of the Firm Intranet.
- Prepared reports used for subscription claims and renewals.
- Obtained and maintained credentials/passcodes from various vendor databases for numerous users located in the main and outer offices.
- Coordinated the work of several clerks in the outer offices.
- Recommended best practices for library operations.
- Directed the annual marketing campaign during National Library Week.
- Performed research as back-up reference librarian.
0-5 years of experience
Provided administrative assistance to the head of the library, as well as interoffice support with Development, Visitor Services, Accounting, and Marketing staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service to the museum’s public patrons.
- Expanded and operated internal tracking services by managing the departmental budget and by keeping usage statistics.
- Responsible for effective and courteous communications with vendors and independent contractors.
- In charge of processing new acquisitions, subscriptions, and special requests.
- Conducted a combined average of 75 programs, instruction sessions, and tours per year.
- Expanded public services to include longer hours, access to online collections, and greater circulation of materials.
- Supervised library staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Organized outreach efforts utilizing personable communication skills.
- Served as library office manager, ordering supplies, managing workflows, and producing a positive work environment for all staff.
0-5 years of experience
- Readers’ advisory, computer and bibliographic instruction.
- Reference desk and research.
- Collection development and management.
- Computer training and troubleshooting.
- Planned & implemented programs: library tours, storytelling, orientations, book talks, workshops, summer reading programs and bookmobile services; in addition to organized outreach to schools, daycare centers and other institutions throughout the community, and served on various committees.
0-5 years of experience
Provided reference and research services to Attorneys and staff
- Provided library orientations & electronic services training for Legal staff
- Conducted online research using printed materials, WESTLAW, LEXIS, LivEdgar, ChoicePoint, Accurint, Dun & Bradstreet, the Internet, CD-ROMs, and other information resources
- Located materials in outside collections for Inter Library Loans (ILL’s) when necessary.
- Worked closely with Head Librarian for cataloguing, selection and collection development processes
- Properly maintained Online Catalog using the EOS Web system. Cataloged library materials using EOS Web
0-5 years of experience
- Developed a command of the concepts and procedures of digital library initiatives
- Developed, implemented and documented policies and procedures related to digital cataloging and metadata creation.
- Researched, developed and implemented effective user interfaces and support tools.
- Selected, digitalized, preserved, stored, and maintained special collections and other library materials.
- Assisted with development and implementation of policy and practices for access to, back up and recovery of digital collections.
- Selected, trained, supervised, and managed digital collections staff and digital technicians.
- Provided digital research and reference services to library users, and patrons.
- Assisted with management of grants, funds and external resources for library-digitization projects.
- Maintained compliance with applicable digital rights, copyright and intellectual property standards.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted students with computer usage
- Inserted books in main data base
- Repaired torn books
- Applied books to proper shelf
- Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Excel on Mac, Windows
- Adobe InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator CS4, CS5, and CS6
- Type 70 words per minute
0-5 years of experience
- Provided general and specialized research and reference service support to technical and operational staff members.
- Worked with 3rd party international vendors to obtain research and reference services and materials.
- Contributed to collection of library catalog development, documenting delivery activities and services.
- Participated in departmental service, collection development projects, and electronic and print reference material evaluations.
- Reviewed and reconciled corporate card purchases against statement.
- Established and maintained relationships with individual and business customers.
- Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.
- Procurement, A/P, Expense Reports, Purchasing, Invoicing, Wires and Transfers.
- Managed multiple executive calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings.
6-10 years of experience
Participate in Gates Foundation grant project on Design Thinking in Libraries, culminating in a celebrated online tool for librarians worldwide.
- Lead, train, and mentor project teams using Design Thinking for innovations in information management, teen services, English-learning space, and use of Harold Washington Library Center’s Winter Garden.
- Supervise multiple staff members, including scheduling, assigning regular tasks and special projects, training, evaluating, and managing progressive discipline from initial incident to termination according to City and union rules.
- Shepherd team developing CPL intranet structure and training for all 1000 staff on same.
- Make significant contributions to internal and external library communication channels, including systemwide newsletter, Twitter, MindMixer, website blogs and other readers’ advisory content, conference presentations, serials management, and more.
- Manage collection development responsibilities for materials appropriate for teens and adults, including selection, weeding, and purchasing within budget allocations, for multiple areas of fiction, non-fiction, reference, world language/ESL, and drama.
- Provide in-person, email, and phone reference in myriad service points.
- Librarian of the Year Nominee.
0-5 years of experience
Managed 2 Remote Data Centers for [company name] supervising 1 Operator.
- Manage secure data backup systems and process the tape inventory on and off site.
- Upload and submit daily reports.
- Execute database queries to create monthly reports.
- Using on site and off site databases, run queries to verify tape inventory comparisons and report to upper management.
- Access to several high security systems both on and off site at both sites
- Respond to 24×7 emergency requests from customers.
0-5 years of experience
- Floating Librarian
- Work as needed in Reference, Circulation, Programming, and Cataloguing
- Worked closely with the Director of the library
- Acquired the skills necessary to accomplish everyday operating activities for the library such as purchasing and cataloging
- Young Adult Library Section Focus
- Teen Group and Activity Leader
- Achieved an understanding as to how to utilize the Surpass and Mandarin Systems for general library functions
0-5 years of experience
- Legal research using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and the internet
- Researched and pulled financial information from EDGAR – SEC
- Kept a law library organized and did reference work for attorneys
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