Objective: Librarian Assistant / Helper at National Staffing Services -
Fremont, CA.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Experienced with MS Office software series; numerous library, Internet
Explorer, and various
in-house databases; and a quick learner of new software.
* Adept with pc computers and office equipment.
* Over 20 years experience providing excellent customer service, support,
and relations.
* Responsible for extensive research, data compilation, data analysis.
* Designed materials for in-house presentations.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to prioritize
competing assignments.
Professional Experience
Advanced Information Management, Mt. View, CA 2008
Library Specialist at Stanford University
* Provided public service at the Loan Desk and building entrances for
assigned shifts.
* Charged, renewed, and discharge library materials.
* Searched online files to determine circulation status of materials.
* Handled patron requests for information and make referrals when
appropriate.
* Searched library stacks for missing materials.
* Maintained online circulation records for patrons and materials.
* Recorded statistics on all appropriate processes and activities.
San Jose Public Library, San Jose, CA 1986-2004
Reference Librarian II
* Provided reference service in-person, telephone, email, and real-time
"Ask a Librarian" queries
using print and online sources.
* Designed, organized, and instructed Internet training classes for
customers.
* Trained non-reference staff training for use of reference materials &
tools.
* Provided branch reference liaison for extended reference queries.
* Created and maintained both internal web sites and printed handouts to
guide users of public-
access Internet terminals.
* Worked at several branch libraries serving diverse populations.
* Conducted acquisitions & responsible for print reference materials
Subject strengths:
. American studies & popular culture
. Automotive repair manuals
. Business -- especially Silicon Valley and high technology
businesses
. Environmental Impact Reports
. Geography/Cartography
. Government publications
. Health & medicine
. Literature
. Military history and equipment
. Music
. Religion
. US Census
* Archived fragile documents and maps.
* Improved and maintained the Music Collections Database an Internet index
to the library's print
music collections in order to make it more accessible to library
users. Supervised clerical staff
on maintaining and updating collection.
Education: M.L.S.: Library and Information Science.
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
B.A., English.
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA