Jane Wesley
Phone: 408-***-****
Email:ablb22@r.postjobfree.com
Education & Certifications
Masters of Arts Library Science (1979) Univ. of HI, Honolulu
Bachelor of Arts (1976) James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Credentialed Degree Program (2002) San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Computer Skills: Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, medical databases
Foreign Languages: Spanish
Professional Experience
Library Director
Los Gatos Community Hospital
Set up Medical library at Los Gatos Community Hospital, acquired all
materials, designed facility, set up and installed computer automation
systems, cataloged all materials, trained paraprofessional in technical
processing, assisted community and medical personnel with information
searches and needs. Taught classes on data base use to medical staff and
public as needed, Assisted patients in understanding their condition and
options presented by their doctors. Assisted medical staff and patients
find literature on subjects. Formed a medical consortium with other local
medical librarians to network and share resources. Helped form a system to
get articles on ILL.
Manager
Alza Pharmaceutical Library
Managed a staff of 5 para professionals and one librarian in a research
library. Contacted other local librarians to start a consortium.
Conducted on line data base searches, Helped research staff locate
material. Obtained translations when necessary. Selected all materials,
weeded collected, coordinated binding of serials. Controlled and tracked
budget.
Wescom San Jose, CA 1983-1990
Librarian Consultant
Provided reference services at Intel, Apple Computer, Dialog, and a number
of other high tech companies with library services and needs. Set up,
incorporated and ran bookstore. Tracked and prepared budget.
School Librarian
Santa Clara Unified School District
Acquisition and selection of books and media to support young adults in
grades 6-8. . Provide library instruction to classes. Provide computer
instruction. Teach research skills. Provide readers advisory and
selection assistance. Catalog and organize materials. Organize and run
library programs and events including teen contests for bookmarks, teen
read, sponsored literacy magazine and supervised and trained teacher's
assistants and clerical staff. Purchase all items for library. Act as
department head and assist teachers and students in selection of materials.
Track and monitor budget and expenditures.
San Jose Unified School District San Jose, CA 2001-3
School Librarian
Ran and manage library. Select order and catalog library materials.
Provide library instruction for students. Assist students and teachers
find materials. Set up displays. Track and control orders and budget.
Supervise library assistants. Train volunteers. Implement and coordinate
AR program
Librarian
Gardner Academy and Carson
Set up, moved and ran libraries at two schools until all librarian
positions were cut from the district due to budget. Taught library skills
and assisted in research projects including providing materials for staff
and conducting workshop on diversity for students and staff. Put on
programs for students such as back to school and summer reading and folk
tale and cultural legends.
San Jose Public Library San Jose, CA 1997 -
2007
Reference Librarian
Provide reference services for library patrons. Provided readers advisory
and selection assistance. Cataloged, weeded and organized materials.
Organized and ran library programs and events including teen programs, book
sale, summer reading, poetry contest, bookmark contest, author talks and
subject and holiday displays. Tracked budget.
Lockheed Missiles and Space Sunnyvale, CA 1981-1983
Librarian
Corporate librarian for aerospace company providing reference services for
corporate patrons. Duties included searching information databases,
selection, cataloging, acquisition of materials and technical processing.
Prepared statistical reports as required and maintained physical site and
security of facility.
Teaching Experience
Svlvandale Middle School - San Jose, CA 8/2005 - Present
Language Arts Teacher Franklin McKinley School District
Developed and implemented English 8 curriculum. Teach English for grades 7
and 8, including intensive ESL and core programs. Interact with parents
and teachers daily. Part of ELAC (English Language Learners Committee).
Attend monthly meetings and workshops including Step up to Writing and
Thinking Maps.
Helped increase schools positive reputation and grade average.
Introduced and instructed students in intensive STAR language program
Coordinated and taught grammar and vocabulary linking it to community
experiences to enhance the learning experience and increase student
interest in core material.
Provides technology training to staff and students and assisted in
resolving technical issues involving school computer programs and hardware.
Willow Glen and Pioneer High School - San Jose, CA 2001-2005
English Teacher San Jose Unified School District
Fair Intermediate School San Jose, CA
1990
English Teacher Franklin McKinley School District
Taught 7th grade English including grammar, literature, poetry, writing and
vocabulary