Librarian

ERIC M. BUCHER

**** ****-**** *******, ***. ***, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: 301-***-****, Cell: 240-***-****

*******@*******.***

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/eric-bucher/6/3b8/2b

SKILLS

Many years of work in reference, bibliographic instruction, and collection development in a variety of library settings; extensive experience in searching PubMed (Medline), ProQuest Dialog, EbscoHost, and other online databases; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; applied experience with DOCLINE and OCLC WorldShare ILL for interlibrary loan; accomplished in using EndNote to compile bibliographies; usage of Voyager and Data Research Associates for circulation; utilization of Adobe Acrobat Pro to create and edit PDFs.

EXPERIENCE

Reference and Instructional Services Librarian, Gorgas Memorial Library May 2011 – March 2015, Nov. 2015 – Oct. 2016

WALTER REED ARMY INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH, Silver Spring, MD – Contract; hours per week: 40

Conducted online database searches in PubMed (Medline), ProQuest Dialog, EbscoHost, DTIC, Agricola, Web of Science, and NIH RePORTER, to support protocol experiments performed by researchers.

Assisted library patrons in conducting research.

Utilized DOCLINE and OCLC WorldShare ILL to perform interlibrary loan.

Performed circulation duties utilizing Voyager Integrated Library System.

Utilized EndNote to compile bibliographies of journal article citations to support senior researchers.

Conducted on-site presentations regarding online resources available through the library's website.

Arranged classes and webinars by guest presenters on various electronic and online resources.

Performed collection development for circulating and reference collections.

Librarian, School of Nursing & Medical Libraries July 2002 – June 2007

ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA; hours per week: 40

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Empowered students and faculty in the use of the Internet, online catalog and databases, and print reference sources.

Compiled Student Resource Guide to the Library, to inform students on the use of the library’s online catalog and CINAHL database, and library services.

Performed collection development, acquisitions, circulation, and weeding of the library collections.

Utilized LibrarySoft technology to catalog materials in LCSH format.

Utilized DOCLINE to perform interlibrary loan and to update journal holdings.

Conducted online database searches for faculty, physicians, and students utilizing PubMed (Medline), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ERIC, EbscoHost, and the Internet.

Maintained journal collections via subscription through Ebsco.

Compiled annual statistics regarding the cataloging and weeding of materials, database searches performed, interlibrary loan requests, the binding of journals, and other library-related activities.

Supervised volunteer in performing various tasks and projects.

Reference Librarian June 1998 - July 2002

ABINGTON FREE LIBRARY, Abington, PA; hours per week: 40

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Instructed patrons in the use of the Internet, online catalog and databases, microfilm and microfiche reader-printers, and print reference sources.

Assisted patrons in the use of personal computers in the Computer Center.

Performed collection development for social sciences, technology, videocassettes, DVD’s, and music compact discs.

Supervised replacement of audiobook cassettes.

Conducted classes on searching the Internet, to enable patrons to perform their own research using the Internet.

Librarian, Reference Department January 1993 – March 1995

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Main Branch), Naples, FL; hours per week: 40

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Instructed patrons in the use of CD-ROM indexes, on-line catalog, microfilm and microfiche reader-printers, and print reference sources.

Performed collection development for arts, religion, literature, languages, and music compact discs.

Handled interlibrary loan requests via OCLC.

Conducted online database searches via Medline (PubMed).

Performed circulation duties utilizing Data Research Associates.

Librarian, Reference Department August 1985 – January 1993

PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Main Branch), West Palm Beach, FL; hours per week: 40

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Instructed patrons in the use of on-line catalog, CD-ROM indexes, microfilm and microfiche reader-printers, and print reference sources.

Performed collection development for arts and religion.

Conducted online database searching via Dialog.

Utilized government documents in providing reference services.

Participated on adult materials selection committee.

Maintained map, picture, and vertical files.

Indexed books for songs, plays, and short stories.

Reference Librarian, Todd Wehr Library May 1984 – March 1985

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, Milwaukee, WI; hours per week: 40

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Conducted online database searches via Medline (PubMed), Dialog, and BRS.

Handled interlibrary loan requests via OCLC.

Performed selective dissemination of information for faculty.

Utilized government documents in providing reference services.

Checked in government documents.

TEMPORARY

Knowledge Specialist Document Control October 2007 – January 2008

CENTOCOR (now JANSSEN BIOTECH), Horsham, PA – Contract; hours per week: 40

Utilized e-mail server and Excel to request and maintain graphics permissions.

Inputted bibliographic citations via the Internet, PubMed, and online databases into End Note.

Scanned documents for online bibliography for viewing on website.

Compiled citations onto CD-ROM.

Affiliate Librarian January 1998 – April 1998

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (Beaver Campus), Monaca, PA; hours per week: 20

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Instructed students, faculty, and the public in the use of the Internet, online catalog, and online indexes.

Performed circulation duties and assisted in interlibrary loans.

Reference/Public Services Librarian, E.R. Crawford Library January 1997 – April 1997

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (South Campus), West Mifflin, PA; hours per week: 20

Performed reference duties utilizing print and online reference sources.

Instructed students, faculty, and the public in the use of the Internet, CD-ROM indexes, online catalog, microfilm reader-printers, and print reference sources.

Performed collection development for humanities, computer programs, the Internet, home business, personal finance, and investments.

Conducted bibliographic instruction sessions for college classes on searching the Internet, CD-ROM indexes, and online catalog.

MISCELLANEOUS

Veteran Services Representative Trainee June 2008 – March 2009

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Philadelphia, PA; hours per week: 40

Analyzed submitted forms and paperwork to determine eligibility for pension.

Utilized in-house online programs to determine amount of pension.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA - Masters in Library Science

THIEL COLLEGE, Greenville, PA - Bachelor of Arts, Art

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