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0-5 years of experience
Ordered all library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, prepping orders, and submitting for payment as the sole library personnel.
- Reserved, circulated, renewed, and discharged books and other materials.
- Gave daily presentations to classes on various topics relating to library use as well as special presentations on various topics.
- Maintained and troubleshot problems with library equipment including computers and photocopiers.
- Rapidly learned and applied district procedures and software.
- Compiled and maintained records relating to materials, collected fines, and responded to complaints about fines.
- Redesigned library layout creating specialized sections to allow students to effectively utilize library.
6-10 years of experience
Organized, prepared and administered library story times for grades pre-school through fifth
- Assembled and created library bulletin boards and displays
- Authored and developed the library newsletter
- Assisted patrons in locating and using library materials
- Processed library cards and all library notices
- Assisted in selecting books and other materials for the library’s collection
0-5 years of experience
Assigned as lead technician, overseeing the work of 5 student workers for 600,000 books
- Trained and mentored 3 student workers over 6 months
- Categorized/redistributed 3,000 books daily, exceeding library requirement of 1,500
- 100% accuracy
- Ran daily audits for management, providing quality assurance
- Assisted management with locating and working out system bugs, and daily issues
10+ years of experience
Implemented the prescribed library curriculum and performed clerical functions related to the acquisition, processing, cataloging, storage, circulation, and recovery of textbooks, library and reference books, and a variety of other student-related instructional materials and media.
- Chaired the library committee that consisted of teachers and administration, in order to decide the allocation of library funds and implementation of activities.
- Maintained a variety of records and filing systems pertaining to the library media center.
- Planned, promoted and executed annual literacy campaigns, and organized and managed school book fairs, as well as the annual school wide reading challenge.
- Supervised library assistants and volunteers, including students, parents and paid employees.
0-5 years of experience
Managed the storage, retrieval, and integrating of information related to substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery for use by university students and professionals Provided reference services for clients throughout the state of Nevada in person, via telephone and email
- Instructed clients in database, online catalog, and Internet use
- Organized, participated, and presented in workshops and conferences
- Supervised and trained student assistants
- Assisted in implementing similar programs in other agencies
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for accurately receiving, accessioning, sorting, and arranging a variety of complex uncataloged sound recordings, following established procedures and guidelines.
- Created original bibliographic records in the Integrated Library System for incoming and unprocessed sound recordings.
- Prepared sound recording materials for storage performing specialized preservation and conservation tasks, along with filing housing, labeling, and shelving of sound recordings.
- Labels and shelf lists items.
- Maintain and provided requested statistics and reports.
- Identified, removed, and assembled duplicate material to be transferred to the sound recording repository for storage.
10+ years of experience
Copy cataloged library materials and electronic resources using OCLC and an Aleph Integrated Library System.
- Inventoried library collection.
- Processed library materials for prompt distribution to students and faculty.
- Provided circulation assistance and friendly, accurate customer service to faculty and a diverse student body.
- Processed overdue and billing letters, including troubleshooting and also pricing lost materials.
- Assisted students and faculty in searching and locating desired material.
- Searched book orders in catalog to prevent duplicates.
- Trained and supervised student workers, checked accuracy of assigned work duties, answered questions pertaining to library functions.
0-5 years of experience
Verified and adjusted existing MARC records to meet approval and/or customer specifications.
- Processed and prepared books to specific specifications to be sent to university libraries.
- Added approval attributes in Coutts online system per established guidelines.
- Maintained personal and departmental statistics to document activity.
0-5 years of experience
- Contributed to organizing library programming, staff events, and bi-yearly staff development program
- Worked with librarians on various collection development projects
- Helped foster new library operation and patron service initiatives as part of Employee Operations Team
- Answered reference questions, located items for patrons, and performed readers’ advisory
0-5 years of experience
Performed original cataloging and marked all materials to be added to the collection using AACR2, Dewey Decimal Classification, and consortia practices.
- Provided circulation and reference services to members of the library community on an as needed basis
- Acted as primary contact with monograph vendor
- Developed collection development and acquisitions plan for updating the recorded music collection
0-5 years of experience
Sorted and catalogued library materials.
- Assisted patrons by locating materials, fulfilling Inter Library Loan requests and resolving account issues.
- Organized an un-catalogued Antarctic map collection, an estimated 32,000 maps.
- Performed shelf checks to verify the accuracy of the library call numbers.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted patrons with material and equipment checkout, and various research projects
- Processed library materials
- Created, edited and managed patron records
- Processed mail, and incoming electronic messages
- Coordinated, promoted, executed various library programs
- Supervised and trained volunteers
- Conducted complete inventory of equipment and library materials
- Managed, ordered and organized supplies and magazines
0-5 years of experience
Administered extended hours pilot program and supervised student workers; collected library usage data, evaluated program goals and outcomes
- Generated reports on library usage statistics
- Assisted patrons with inquiries concerning course reserves, library catalog, loan periods, policies, and fines
- Processed and maintained course reserves and other library materials
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrated expertise in ILL procedures
- Developed proficiency in ARIEL, CLIO, OCLC, and OCLC micro enhancer program
- Maintained Library print and electronic reserves; creating pdf files to produce ERES instructor
- Supervised circulation desk duties to include charging and discharging books, aiding patrons with customs service issues, training and supervising student workers.
0-5 years of experience
Supervision of employees
- Reviewed, generated and analyzed financial reports looking for discrepancies while also collecting fines
- Checked in/out materials to patrons
- Oversight of graduate student and faculty study carrels making sure they were properly maintained
- Instructed faculty, staff students and other patrons how to locate appropriate resources for academic projects while helping them to research this information to later find on their own
0-5 years of experience
- Created holding and item records using the Library of Congress Classification System.
- Performed data entry inventories of materials through Aleph Integrated Library System.
- Conducted quality control screening of materials in the library collections.
- Assisted with the acquisition process of new materials to the library collection.
- Prepared materials for withdrawal from the library collection.
- Performed sorting and distribution of mail throughout the library.
0-5 years of experience
- Transferred Cataloging systems
- Developed and implemented several training tools of various media formats for current and future staff of New England VA Libraries
- Streamlined and formalized bibliographic review protocol
- Assisted network wide data integration and analysis for VISN 1 Task Force-compiling and analyzing repositories and usage statistics for 8 medical libraries
- Consolidated and coordinated network wide (8 libraries) periodicals contract that saved over 200k
- Information Retrieval, Bibliographic Management, Database Management
- Given management responsibilities over two other employees in the Boston Library System; Assigning projects, oversaw their training, and coordinating coverage schedules
- Assisting Informationist with other varied tasks including (but not limited to): medical research, copy editing, and national resource management
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained, troubleshoot, and repaired automated computerized RFID systems at 49 library locations.
- Troubleshoot equipment, connectivity, workstations; installed and configured hardware/software.
- Installed, configured, troubleshoot laser scanners, RFID readers and antennas, sensors, detectors, actuators, payment systems.
0-5 years of experience
Serials Documents Technician
- Maintained Library’s serials collection
- Prepared journal volumes for bindery
- Acquired military and government documents for NASA/GSFC Library collection and division personnel
0-5 years of experience
Directed students and visitors to the proper area within the library.
- Updated library records using the modern library computer system.
- Collected fines for overdue books and videos.
- Balanced cash registers daily prior to library closing.
0-5 years of experience
Communicated with all GTCC’s personnel in order to research and record library information in database
- Maintained library inventory also maintained records of all books and orders through Excel spreadsheet
- Provided technical assistance to students and personnel with a Computerized Circulation System
- Record keeping, added and removed fines in a computerized database using Microsoft Excel
- Worked with Director of Library Services to determine and plan services
- Managed library collections including the development, selection, acquisition, evaluation, maintenance, and cataloging of materials in all formats
0-5 years of experience
Performed weekly story-times for dependants of military personnel and the Child Development Center.
- Re-shelved materials, completed card based card catalog.
- Supervised a staff of two part-time personnel.
- Secured a grant from the Naval Shore Library Program for $25,000 to obtain Internet ready computers and up-to-date printers.
- Created original summer reading program and obtained performers for said program.
- Assisted patrons with informational needs: Cruise books (yearbooks for battalions), job information, books, and managed the book sale.
- Managed the facility’s annual budget.
- Obtained a book-leasing program through Baker and Taylor.
- Ordered and inventoried supplies for library operation.
0-5 years of experience
- Logged invoices of new materials valued over $5,000 to ensure accurate accounting statements and communicate discrepancies in a timely manner
- Introduced new materials processing procedure increasing efficiency by 20%
- Managed new incoming library materials for processing and development for patron use
0-5 years of experience
- Performed data entry and quality control on the Global Legal Information Network at the Library of Congress. Became project manager during the course of the contract.
- Completed library inventory at the International Trade Commission.
- Provided support on PTFS contract at the International Monetary Fund Library. Performed circulation and administrative duties. Helped with bindery preparation using LARS.
- Completed the Reference Withdrawal and Transfer Project using OCLC and Voyager ILS at George Washington University Gelman Library.
- Relocated to North Carolina in August, 2007.
0-5 years of experience
Performed general circulation duties
- Staffed reference desks, assisting with reference and computer questions
- Participated in Adult Services and Circulation Working Group meetings
- Assisted with weeding project for [company name] using CREW Method
- Knowledge of SirsiDynix Workflows ILS and Pharos user management software
- Planned and taught a series of Word, Internet/Email basics and Job Seeking classes
- Supervised teen volunteer
0-5 years of experience
Provided and assisted customers with subject matter requests, using electronic databases, physical files and coordination with other libraries.
- Systematically processed in new drawings and documents and perform archival tasks in accordance to company and NASA policies.
- Itemized detail inventory in Excel and Updated library records of 14,000 items within library collection.
- Following NASA record management standards completed archival process of 8,600 documents sent to Federal Records.
- Arranged drawings and documents, for release, distribution, and reproduction.
- Methodically performed tasks to support physical file maintenance (i.e. cataloging, filing, shifting, and inventories).
- Updated metadata in Enterprise System, Excel, Access and Oracle based Databases, on a regular basis.
- Produced statistic reports on job performance weekly.
- Assisted reproduction department, using a variety of different machines (i.e. large heavy duty copiers, folding machine, spiral binder CD duplicator and label maker) to fulfill customer tasks in a timely manner.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed Computer Help Desk
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
- Supported Subject librarians with planning, instruction and special projects.
- Hired, trained and supervised student workers for Computer Help Desk.
- Contributed to departmental and division library projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues in areas of publishing.
- Served on the search committees for recruitment.
6-10 years of experience
Received, retrieved, and delivered requests for materials from reading room either through mechanical tube system or Automation Book Paging System
- Accurately arranged manuals and serials in sequential order for shelving library resources
- Utilized Library of Congress Classification System to locate library resources by call-slip requests
- Delivered library material to Loan Division and personnel offices with a research facility key
0-5 years of experience
- Managed operations associated with lending and maintenance of library’s
- Provided reference and information assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
- Monitored the computer lab hardware and software and assisted students and faculty in their use.
0-5 years of experience
Inventoried multiple collections of books for the Library of Congress
- Operated Voyager Catalogue Module and the Pick and Scan batch
- Searched, verified, and modified bibliographic, holdings, and item records
- Assessed the condition of books and made recommendations for conservation treatment
- Recorded stats on a daily basis for work done throughout the day
0-5 years of experience
Congressional Research Service
- Receive documented request by congressional staff & researchers
- Compiled & maintained shelved bibliography & other materials to the appropriate congressional office or reading room
- Statistical entry to on-line cataloging system
- Arranged & proofread booklist order & extracted materials with incorrect bibliographic information
- Delivery of materials to the appropriate department
- Analyze database to verify data
- Prepare & maintain updated legal loose-leaf materials in binders for the Law Librarian
0-5 years of experience
Performed administrative/secretarial support such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
- Provided customer service by registering new patrons, explaining policy and procedures, privileges and availability of services.
- Regularly performed hardware and software maintenance. Assist patrons with PC and desktop application issues as needed.
- Assisted customers’ routine inquiries relating to locating information. This includes using the various indexes, references and databases.
- Managed library periodical/subscription needs to include tracking of expiration dates contacting and troubleshooting any disruptions of service.
- Maintained up to date periodical list for patron use; daily checking in and processing of all periodicals for display and circulation, as well as daily processing of libraries mail.
- Through automated database originating with on-line cataloging function, processed interlibrary loan requests. Prepared printout of requested materials; searched library collection fulfilling requests when possible and sending titles through US Mail and military courier.
- Responded to inquiries for borrowing through the computer to satisfy and facilitate other library requests. Utilized office automation equipment to facilitate library services as well as to type correspondence, reports, records, papers, and other material.
0-5 years of experience
- Created approximately 15 SOPs for administration, supply management and library service areas to facilitate process improvement through research and comprehensive exploration of library processes
- Responsible for coordinating employee work schedule during understaffed period while ensuring 100% of library services are available
- Leveraged excellent customer service skills to assist patrons with fulfilling their library and educational material needs
- Inventoried and ordered library and computer lab supplies
0-5 years of experience
Maintained 62 databases for student research.
- Monitored personal computer usage and assisted patrons with their research needs.
- Surveyed each computer regarding virus protection status.
- Conducted weekly reports conveying library usage.
- Consistently checked all reading materials.
- Reported all requested materials.
- Attended staff and faculty meetings pertaining to the library resources.
- Created an easy rapport with others while building trust.
- Provided a one-on-one learning environment in a library setting.
- Coordinated library availability according to class schedules.
0-5 years of experience
Assist patrons in locating library items and utilizing an on-line catalogue system to process requests
- Instruct patrons on the use of library equipment including computers, printers, scanner and photocopiers as well as assist with printing, E-mail and computer troubleshooting within computer lab of 15 stations
- Advise patrons with the use of Library systems and resources in person and on multi-line telephones daily
- Assist with the general use of the library and respond to informational and research questions
- Identify, research, coordinate and partner with community resources and organizations for numerous monthly library programming, workshops, events and availability of resources for the community
- Develop, plan, promote and execute library programs for children, youth and young adults between the ages of 5-20 with an attendance of over 30 patrons per program in numerous monthly events
- Create flyers, banners and displays on a monthly basis for all youth events, workshops and resources
- Enforce and explain library rules, policy and procedures ensuring compliance from all patrons
0-5 years of experience
Searching Medical publication bibliographical records using Voyager Cataloging Module.
- Retrieving particular medical publication bibliographical records.
- Verify the bib ID, LCCN, Title, 260, 300, 310, 362 fields.
- Verify the holding, item records
- Create item record & add item barcode if needed.
- Update holding, item records and relevant fields to the library format.
- Performing quality control for the project.
0-5 years of experience
Processed standing orders for library cataloging and resolved problems with vendors regarding receipt of those orders.
- Performed public service at the Periodicals Information desk and by phone.
- Maintained serial and standing order record keeping in the INNOPAC system.
- Processed book order requests for new library materials and invoices for payment.
10+ years of experience
Conducted and designed library research for multi-ethnic and multi-cultural students.
- Assists students with the acquire computer literacy skills, such as printing, saving, downloading and e-mailing documents, circulation material, and answers face-to face questions.
- Assisted librarians and faculty in diverse research projects and participated in proposal writing
- Manager Inter Library Loans Services and OCLC materials.
- Supervise, train and assisted with professional development of student workers and part-time personnel and assist librarians with reference services
- Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives and policies and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Retrieves medical research for all medical professional personnel on York campus and other locations within Wellspan network, along with other libraries that loans materials.
- Access Library database to log in new materials, check out books and journals to staff members.
- Performs monthly claims which helps keep track of journals that are late or not received on time.
- Responds and fills inter library loans from other library request through data base.
- File materials on shelves.
- Answers any questions that students or employees may have about books and journals.
- Attended medical terminology class with a final grade of 91%.
- Performs all cataloging, circulation and Inter library functions for the library.
0-5 years of experience
Processed the incoming requests for books, journal articles/book chapters and audiovisuals
- Corrected citations by utilizing databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus
- Operated Docline and OCLC to analyze the location of the returned materials
- Contacted patrons regarding the over dues
- Assisted the medical staff with special projects
- Filed memos, finding and copying cases from books, typing correspondence, maintaining office supplies, entering cases on computer
- Prepared library materials for binding, filing, scanning, printing and archiving.
- Acted as a receptionist as needed- answering phones, greeting visitors
- Processed materials for placement in the library collection, responding to requests for photocopies of library materials, assisting with library collection maintenance.
0-5 years of experience
Retrieves medical research for all medical professional personnel on York campus and other locations within Wellspan network, along with other libraries that loans materials.
- Access Library database to log in new materials, check out books and journals to staff members.
- Performs monthly claims which helps keep track of journals that are late or not received on time.
- Responds and fills inter library loans from other library request through data base.
- File materials on shelves.
- Answers any questions that students or employees may have about books and journals.
- Attended medical terminology class with a final grade of 91%.
- Performs all cataloging, circulation and Inter library functions for the library.
0-5 years of experience
Maintenance and operation of extensive law library
- Management of documents, records and compilation of site files and administrative records
- Maintain and update circulation records and resource databases
- Circulate and renew materials according to established procedures
- Research and analysis of assigned matters using online searches such as Westlaw, the Internet, OCLC and Dun & Bradstreet
0-5 years of experience
- Performed original and copy cataloging of books and audio/visual materials using the Geac and Vubis Smart systems.
- Performed database maintenance including deletions, record corrections and refiling misfiled materials.
- Ordered materials from Baker & Taylor using Title Source 2.
- Checked in materials when they were delivered.
- Processed and repaired materials.
- Covered the circulation and reader’s services desks.
- Assisted in the audio/visual department by choosing materials from donations, weeding the shelves, and rearranging the shelves to better display the materials.
0-5 years of experience
Responds to numerous reference questions on a daily basis, refer customers to appropriate resources and assists with programs.
- Creates displays for seasonal and special occasions, such as National Library Card Month, Black History Month, and Back-to-School themes. Consults with colleagues to design and implement meaningful and appealing displays.
- Performs material circulation charges, renewal, and checkouts using SIRSI database.
- Collect fines and other money; maintain patron financial records and issue receipts for lost and damaged materials.
- Schedules and approves meeting room request.
- Assists in the training of circulation procedures such as shelving, processing, and special projects of lower-grade assistants, volunteers, and summer youth employees.
- Guides customers through basic computer skills including but not limited to, searching the catalog, using various library databases, creating email accounts, media downloads and basic PC knowledge.
6-10 years of experience
Manage receiving, sending, and processing of interlibrary loan transactions using OCLC.
- OCLC copy cataloging (downloading of MARC records, input into library system, update and maintenance).
- Manage original and electronic cataloging of Pacific Oaks Master’s Theses.
- Provide reference guidance to students.
- Produce monthly and annual statistical reports on materials added to the library collection and for weeding, lost and replacement purposes as well.
- Direct contact with vendors for ordering and claiming library materials.
- Manage purchase orders and invoices.
6-10 years of experience
Performed original and copy cataloging for a wide range of formats, including monographs, e-resources, and serials, using traditional cataloging principles and practices to input records into the local ILS, Innovative Millennium.
- Managed electronic databases in SFX, SQL, and EZProxy using web interfaces and/or client server software.
- Tracked electronic alerts from publishers.
- Stayed abreast of new developments relevant to metadata, cataloging, and digitization.
- Served as a resource person concerning OCLC, cataloging, classification, database maintenance, record loading, and workflow issues.
- Assured the quality of archived material and databases.
- Employed emerging metadata schemas to make library resources available to the patrons.
10+ years of experience
Helping students and staff get educational books.
- Searching database for records to add for new books.
- Collecting data and generating reports.
- Training and supervising student workers.
- Wrote software to retrieve and process data from library database to create web pages with monthly lists of new books.
- Wrote macros to assist in entry of cataloging data to database.
0-5 years of experience
Provide customer service, patron support, and directional service at the Circulation Desk. Also answer telephones at the desk and route calls as necessary.
- Check-out and check-in library materials from circulation and reserve collections using Voyager automated system.
- Shelve books in the general collection according to the Library of Congress Classification system.
- Maintain students’ record using the Datatel Colleague server.
- Work on special projects as necessary.
- Provide supervision and training to student workers.
6-10 years of experience
- Processed incoming/outgoing interlibrary loan requests using electronic mail.
- Assisted library users in locating materials and using equipment.
- Checked in serials and maintained general records.
- Prepared journals for binding.
- Managed circulation desk.
- Prepared quarterly library usage statistics.
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