Saba Ahmad
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone 661-***-****
****.***@*****.***
To seek a progressive and challenging position in where I can noticeably
contribute to the success of the organization
Education:
MIS 2003 - North Carolina Central University, Durham NC
BS 1999 - Aligarh University, India
Skills:
* Strong knowledge of DOS, UNIX, LINUX, Microsoft Windows
95/98/2000/03NT/XP
* Proficient in, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Frame
maker, EndNote and Outlook
* Strong knowledge of online information retrieval, including electronic
databases; Dialog, OVID, NC LIVE, Factiva, LexisNexis, and
various other digital resources
* Detail oriented, self starter, and team player
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Enthusiastic, innovative and challenge oriented
* Enjoys working with the public and ability to work in a multi-task and
fast-paced environment under deadline pressures
Employment History:
Health Services Resource Specialist (Librarian)- April 2005---March 2008
Institute for Health, Social and Community Research
Shaw University, Raleigh, NC
. Provide database search support to faculty, staff, and students
. Answered reference questions in person, via email and phone
. Performed general reference services for researchers
. Responded to inquires and provide technical assistance to Shaw
University researchers
. Supervised and lead health sciences library affairs
. Worked on complex assignments where judgment was required in resolving
problems and making recommendations
. Determined and build health resources
. Taught instruction classes
IT Volunteer, Jan 2005---April 2005
Information Technology Department, NCCU, Durham
* Assisted with various Projects assigned by supervisors
* Assisted in Access databases projects
* Learned to resolved issues by using automated Track-IT
Reference Co-ordinator, June1999---March 2000
Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh, India
* Instructed faculty, students and general public in the use of in house
databases, reference collection, print collection and online indexes
* Conducted literature searches
* Answered all the reference inquires in person and via telephone using
reference tools and databases
* Worked on complex assignments
* Conducted orientation tours
Librarian Co-ordinator, April 1998---Dec 1998
Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh, India
* Researched interested topics of consumers
* Managed access to electronic information resources
* Identified and selected new materials for the reference collection
under the supervision of the head reference librarian
* Carried out other duties as per requirement