Middle School Library
Resume:
Florence Chandran
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Summary
Dynamic and Proactive Academic Librarian with a vast experience. An Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Collaborative and proficient Guest Lecturer possessing expertise in Communication and Information Services. Creative and responsive professional who taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
Skills
Library Organization and management
Collection Development Electronic Resources
Budgeting
Coordination
Monitoring and Negotiating
Literature Searches
Reference Materials Expertise
Reader’s Advisory services
Time Management
Judgment and Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Activity Organization
Active Listening
Professional Experience
Librarian, Women's Christian College, 1991 - 2017
Coordinated reclassification of documents according to Dewey Decimal classification and created the library database using a customized software named “AutoLib”
Initiated automation of library operations and web-based information retrieval services for 150 faculty and 2100 students.
Led a team of 12 library staff for processing, retrieval and dissemination of information from the Information Resource Centre of the college.
Spear headed digitization of archival materials of the college.
Drove expansion of library collections and end to end programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibitions.
Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in the field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Assisted library patrons with Online Public Access Catalogue and resolving computer problems.
Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
Conducted general orientation programs for the freshers and guided tour programs class wise.
Trained staff, students and faculty in using of online resources, library technology and research techniques.
Guest Lecturer, University of Madras, 1987-2001
Delivered large group lectures to a group of 70 - 80 undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
Sharpened students' learning by focusing on selected core concepts and skills.
Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
Library Intern, American Center Library Sep 1987 - March1988
Worked in all the sections of the library including circulation, technical services, reference and research and outreach. Trained in the handling of audiovisual equipment and microform reader/reader printers. On the job training offered clear understanding of the functioning of Public Library System.
School Librarian June 1982 – May 1985
Ordering new library materials and maintaining them
Aided teaching classes and library instruction sessions.
Focused on inculcating reading habit among students.
Conducted book exhibitions, outreach and publicity activities.
Assisted students in projects.
Coordinated Library volunteers.
Education
Ph.D. Library and Information Science
University of Madras
Master of Arts in Public Administration
University of Madras
Master of Library and Information Science
University of Madras
Bachelor of Education
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Science in Special Chemistry
Madurai Kamaraj University
Additional Information:
Participated in a number of international conferences and conducted projects on Preservation of Local Knowledge, Information Literacy, Coastal &Mountain Eco systems among Rural Population.
Currently engaged in tutoring middle school and high school students.
Editing Newsletters and Inhouse magazines of church.
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