Librarian

Lee Robertson
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Reference Librarian dedicated to providing courteous and quality direction and service to library patrons. Enjoy interacting with patrons and library personnel. Organized and detail-oriented. Seek ways to effectively present library and citizen/consumer information. Strong background in setting up and maintaining detailed reference resources. Conversant in French. Computer literate: Working knowledge of Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and WordPerfect.

EDUCATION

Holy Cross College (now St. Mark's University), Glenview, Illinois
Masters, Library Science

Douglass College (Rutgers University), New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, French

WORK HISTORY AND AREAS OF RELATED EXPERTISE

City Public Library, Naperville, Illinois
1995 - Present
Adult Services Librarian
• Research answers for reference inquiries using printed library reference materials and Internet services including Gaylord "Galaxy" book catalog, INFOTRAC, Novelist, SIRS Researcher, OCLC FirstSearch, Chicago Tribune Full Text, Contemporary Authors (Galenet) and other network-based products
• Select and manage biographies, 900s and 500s; previously handled 200s, 400s and large print fiction
• Maintain vertical file and provide advice and assistance for fiction readers
• Acting assistant to Director several days a week
• Create book displays bi-monthly
• Write columns for local newspaper monthly
• Work together with supervisor and coworkers to review policies and procedures
• Assist patrons with computer and other equipment related questions
• Assist in the children's department and at the circulation desk when needed
• Catalog books for which the technical services department cannot find on-line records

Grace Methodist Church Library, Naperville, Illinois
1989 - Present
Church Librarian
• Select and purchase church library books, videos, educational and music compact discs, audio cassettes, and magazines
• Catalog materials on computer using Dewey numbers and Sears' subject headings
• Maintain inventory of approximately 3,000 items and assist patrons in finding materials
• Organize Summer Reading Program with new theme each year
• Coordinate volunteers to work in the library on Sunday mornings, process new materials, inventory the collection, and help with the summer reading program
• Promote use of the library through articles in the church newsletter, Sunday bulletins, displays and programs

Chicago Public Library, Chicago, Illinois
1980 - 1989
Education Department Reference Librarian

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