DAVID SILBERMAN
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West Bloomfield, MI 48323
EDUCATION
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Detroit, MI
Masters in Library & Information Science (MLIS)
2007-2009
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - LEE HONORS COLLEGE
Kalamazoo, MI
B.A. of Public History
2003-2007
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL - HELEN L. DEROY MEDICAL LIBRARY
Southfield, MI
Practicum Student/Intern
2009
-Performed literature searches for associates
-Processed Inter-Library Loan (ILL) requests
-Developed online tutorials for residents using Camtasia screen-casting software
NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Novi, MI
Practicum Student/Intern
2009
-Assisted in weeding and updating adult reference collection
-Provided reference service & computer assistance to all ages
-Assisted in creating reference desk schedules
WMU ARCHIVES & REGIONAL HISTORY COLLECTION
Kalamazoo, MI
Intern & Student Curator
2007
-Researched, analyzed, interpreted and processed items contained in collections
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM
Kalamazoo, MI
Intern
2007
-Researched information for “Civil Rights in Kalamazoo” exhibit
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER
Farmington Hills, MI
Library Aide/Intern
2006
-Integrated over 50,000 newly donated books into center’s library
WORK EXPERIENCES
STRATEGIC FUNDING SOLUTIONS
Troy, MI
Director of Research
2010-Current
-Identifying funding sources for community organizations
NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Novi, MI
Substitute Librarian
2009-Current
-Perform the duties of a reference librarian as needed to assist patrons in their usage of library resources
MCSHANE & ASSOCIATES
West Bloomfield, MI
Service Manager
2007-2010
-Processed maintenance service requests for condominium residents
-Digitize archival condominium financial records
MAX & ERMA’S RESTAURANT
Farmington Hills, MI
Server
2007-2008
-Worked with team members to deliver guest orders in a timely & accurate manner
WESTERN HERALD STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Kalamazoo, MI
Classified Advertising Manager
2004-2007
-Oversaw classified advertising system software migration
-Ensured accuracy of advertisements and billing
-2006-07 “Outstanding Achievement Award” for business department
ADDITIONAL
-Proficient in using MS Office products, Adobe Premiere, UniGraphics, Camtasia, CyberTools, iBistro and searching many online databases.