MAAME T. GRANT
**** ***** ****, *** *** ? Columbus, Georgia 31907
Email: abjayg@r.postjobfree.com ? Phone: 706-***-****
CAREER TARGET: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
Performance-driven public history professional with interests in academic
libraries, archaeology, art history and research. Strong organizational,
planning, administrative, customer service and communication skills. In-
depth ability to use modern library technology and equipment. Expertise in
creating, organizing, maintaining and updating electronic and manual files
and records. Remarkable ability to work independently and to exercise
discretion in the absence of specific instructions. PC proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browser, and proprietary
software systems in Worldcat and OCLC.
Core Competencies include:
Interlibrary Loan / Music Library / Special Collections Archives -
Pictures, Memorabilia, Speeches, and Correspondence
EDUCATION
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Georgia
B.A. in History, 2010
Specialization: Art History
RELEVENT COURSEWORK
Post Modern and Contemporary Art / Modernist Art / History of Art I & II /
Art of Film / Pre Columbian Art History / Intro to Public History / Modern
Africa
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERLIBRARY LOAN ASSISTANT
2005 - 2010
Columbus State University Schwob Library, Columbus, Georgia
. Assisted Borrowers' Services Supervisor with the day-to-day operations
of circulation desks, providing staff with technical assistance with
the automated circulation system when necessary.
. Worked collegially with Library personnel.
. Coordinated day-to-day interlibrary loan and holds operations;
identifying, locating, requesting, securing, and processing materials
in accordance with university library policies and procedures using
the most effective on-line system and other resources.
. Processed over-dues and following up problem transactions, conferred
with Supervisor when necessary; maintain and update records and
statistics.
. Greeted and provided assistance to patrons by explaining and
implementing the various established policies and procedures of the
Borrowers' Services Department.
. Provided instruction to patrons by explaining and demonstrating the
proper use of equipment, library automation system and online
resources.
. Operated and maintained a variety of library and office equipment.
. Recommended library materials to patrons and refer them to various
services, collections and areas of the library.
. Prepared, created and executed various online reports, using
recommended software for overdue notices, bills, bibliographic
database reports and other various collection and patron maintenance
and statistical reports.
. Collected and prepared materials (monographs and serials) requiring
binding according to library guidelines. Sorts, packs, and unpacks
materials going to and returning from binder, verifying bindery
shipping and receiving records.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER, ART REFERECENCE LIBRARY
2006 - 2008
CURATOR'S OFFICE
Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia
. Maintained the accuracy of the patron database.
. Organized art collections in library system database
. Participated in special projects.
VOLUNTEER, MUSEUM SHOP
2004
Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta, Georgia
. Organized and ordered all product information for museum supplies.
. Performed inventory maintenance.
. Assisted customers as needed.
. Served as museum tour guide as needed.
VOLUNTEER, ARCHIVES
2003
AUC Woodruff Library Special Collections, Atlanta, Georgia
. Created the MLK vertical collection consisting of pictures, letters
and other memorabilia.
. Performed clerical duties and assisted with special projects