SARITA DEVI MISHRA

[Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630] • [949-***-****] • [ac7csy@r.postjobfree.com]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work as a Library Assistant and help in providing effective and efficient reader services through proper management of circulation unit. To promote quality library resources and relevant advisory services.

SKILLS

27 years’ work experience as a Library Assistant.

Maintain a friendly and respectful relationship with staff and clients at all times.

Assist with library programs, activities and displays.

Carry out annual stock take of public and school library resources.

Maintain proper records and receipts.

Recording and processing.

Shelf reading.

Supporting an environment conducive of study.

Excellent written and oral communication.

Computer literate and knowledge of library resources.

Assist school library team for school library setup.

Computer skills- Internet, Microsoft Word.

WORK HISTORY

[JANUARY, 2008] – [JUNE, 2018]

[LIBRARY ASSISTANT], [Ministry of Education - Fiji]

Man circulation counter.

Answered questions from patrons and helped them to find the materials that they were seeking.

Handled the check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at the circulation desk.

Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.

Tabulate daily statistics.

Registration of new memberships.

Filing of membership records.

Daily shelf reading.

Labelling of shelves accordingly.

Sorting out books for repairs.

Library user and education programs.

Weeding and culling of collection.

Assist in membership drives.

Assist in preparation for the National Library Week celebrations.

Reservation and referral services.

Assist in selection of books for school mobile programme.

Visit school libraries and provide advisory services.

Assist in setting up school libraries.

Assist the librarian for the job training of teacher librarians.

Develop current awareness to the Fiji community through radio (Fiji Broadcasting Co-operation) talk- back shows.

[JANUARY, 1991] – [DECEMBER, 2007]

[LIBRARIAN], [all saints secondary school - fiji]

Assist students and teachers in locating requested resources.

Promote literacy by directing students to resources that are age appropriate.

Respond to student interest as well as information need.

In collaboration with teachers, assist students in matching texts to reading level and interest.

Conducting library classes and promoting the school library by displaying library materials for students and teachers.

Drove the expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.

Organized library catalogue, supplies, equipment and records.

Scheduled and coordinated the use of library equipment.

EDUCATION

[DECEMBER, 2003]

[LIBRARY/ INFORMATION STUDIES], [University of the South Pacific]

Certificate in Basic Skills in Library/ Information Studies

REFERENCE

Available upon request.

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