Maxine Corry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 123 456 7890
E: info@dayjob.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Maxine is a committed and dedicated Library Custodian who is an expert at collecting, organizing, and issuing library resources such as books, films, and audio files. She loves books as well as reading and has a sound and demonstrable knowledge of literature. Her focus on accuracy is evident in everything that she does. Has a keen interest in supporting people in developing their information and academic skills. In her current role she not only maintains the library and its book stock, but also support its users in choosing appropriate books. During her career she has learnt to work with speed and accuracy at all times, even when the workload is busy and physical. A true professional who has a flexible but methodical approach to work. On a personal level she really enjoys learning from and working as part of a team to deliver an exceptional service to patrons. Right now looking to join a Library that has exciting and ambitious plans for the future.
CAREER HISTORY
LIBRARIAN – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for ensuring that the library service delivers outstanding value and a useful service to its patrons.
Duties;
- Ensuring library spaces look welcoming and attractive at all times.
- Checking books and other materials in and out of the library.
- Helping people locate reference and leisure reading materials.
- Carrying out regular walks around the floors in order to collect books.
- Assisting library users in accessing and locating material.
- Ordering new books, journals and other resources.
- Implementing new information management and retrieval techniques.
- Organising author visits to the library.
- Promoting the library’s services through displays, talks and community reading clubs.
- Building up relationships with regular visitors and general members of the public.
- Ensuring that records and case notes are filed in numerical order.
- Answer patrons’ questions in person or via phone or email.
- Keeping up to date with new publications.
- Working with local schools etc on projects to improve key skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy and IT.
- Assisting with the running and preparation of story time sessions along with other children’s activities.
- Cleaning, checking and preparing equipment for issue.
- Identifying any conservation, handling and storage needs for the library’s books.
JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with library management systems (LMS).
- Sound knowledge of library management.
- Organising resources in an accessible way.
- Good general IT skills and understanding.
- Ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of needs.
Personal
- Possess good communication skills.
- Remaining calm in stressful situations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cataloguing books
Audits
Checking books
Archiving
Finding books
Managing staff
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University name – Degree details Study Dates
College name – Qualifications Study Dates
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REFERENCES
Available on request.
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