Inventory Control Resource Development

OYEGOKE YETUNDE PAULINA (CLN)

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENTIST

MOQ 16, Ikeja Army Cantonment, Lagos State

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified and experienced Library and Information Science professional with 5+ years of demonstrated success in school library management, information resource development, digital cataloging, and literacy programming. Expertise in Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), AACR2, and library automation systems. Proven ability to enhance student engagement, manage library budgets, and integrate digital tools into library services. Adept at using integrated library systems (ILS), facilitating information literacy instruction, and maintaining compliance with library standards and policies. KEY SKILLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Integrated Library Systems (ILS): Koha, Destiny Library Manager

Library Science Standards: AACR2, DDC

Collection Development & Resource Acquisition

Cataloging & Metadata Management

Digital Literacy Instruction & Information Retrieval

Reference Services & Research Support

Library Budgeting & Procurement

Library Program Development & User Engagement

Inventory Control & Circulation Management

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Librarian

British International Junior School, Victoria Island Nov 2023 – Present

Implemented a hybrid library model combining physical and digital resources, increasing student reading engagement by 30%.

Cataloged over 500 new titles using DDC, ensuring precise metadata entry and classification accuracy.

Conducted weekly literacy activities, such as storytelling and book talks, enhancing reading motivation in KS1 and KS2 students.

Developed and enforced a user-friendly circulation policy, reducing overdue returns by 60%.

Collaborated with teaching staff to integrate library resources into lesson planning and inquiry- based learning.

College Librarian

Halifield Schools, Mende Maryland, Lagos

Jan 2022 – Nov 2023

Led acquisition and curation of 1,200+ resources aligned with NECO and WAEC curriculum standards.

Administered library budget ( 1.5M annually), ensuring cost-effective purchasing and vendor negotiation.

Delivered research instruction on source evaluation and citation tools to 300+ students using online databases.

Upgraded physical inventory system to digital tracking, improving access and circulation workflow by 50%.

Facilitated regular collection analysis and weeding, maintaining a current and curriculum-relevant library.

School Librarian

Mictec International High School, Ogudu Ojota, Lagos Sep 2019 – Dec 2021

Automated cataloging processes using Excel and KOHA templates, reducing backlog and improving searchability.

Taught research and citation workshops that increased student success in project-based learning assignments.

Designed and led a weekly digital library lab for students to improve search strategies and database navigation.

Maintained discipline and decorum in a high-traffic library serving over 500 students weekly.

Partnered with ICT and teaching departments to support remote learning initiatives using Microsoft Teams.

EDUCATION

Higher National Diploma (HND), Library and Information Science Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State – Upper Credit (2015–2017)

Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Library and Information Science Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State – Upper Credit (2011–2014)

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

Air Force Comprehensive School, Ibadan, Oyo State (2005–2011) CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Digital Literacy for Educators

KOHA Library Management System Training

Certificate in Health & Safety for Staff

Certificate in Child Protection for Staff

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strong communication, team collaboration, and public speaking skills

Experienced in managing circulation, acquisitions, and serials

Skilled in using EdTech tools and virtual library platforms

References available upon request

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