OCLC WorldCat
Aaron M. Wilson
Library Specailist
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Meticulous and systematic Library Technician offering ten years of prioritizing tasks, maintaining collections and locating hard-to-find materials, organizing printed materials and digital resources. High-level organizational of printed materials and digital resources, as well as high-level communication skills. Well-versed in guest assistance, with expertise in reference materials and library learning aids. Focused on maximizing patron satisfaction while balancing team support and library operations needs.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Database Editor/Copy Cataloger
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
06.2018 - Current
- Independently performs complex problem solving related to bibliographic database corrections, collection relocation, and advanced copy cataloging in catalogUSMAI, WorldCat, and the WorldCat knowledge base.
- Applies relevant national, University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), and local policies.
- Works with library resources in all subjects, in various languages, and in a variety of formats, both tangible and electronic.
- Provides support for library staff for resolution of problems with bibliographic, holdings, and item records.
- Participates in planning and implementation of policies, workflows, and special projects to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Assists in the planning and management of assigned projects; on occasion may take a leadership role on a project.
- Maintains numerous work streams in assigned priority order.
- Primary work streams are: Collection Services Help Desk (problem resolution); collection relocation (transfers and withdrawals); copy cataloging of library resources, including newly acquired monographs, digital collections, e-resources, and hidden collections; as well as resolution of computer generated reports of systematic problems.
Library Specialist II/Ordering Coordinator
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for managing the entire complex order process; receipt and organization of incoming order requests; extensive Web searching and use of vendor databases to ascertain material availability.
- Worked within existing and establishing new vendor relationships; monitoring budget allocations; adherence to strict university and statewide procurement guidelines.
- Claimed open orders; organization and archiving of all order details according to state regulations.
- Had regular interaction with liaison librarians regarding the status of fund allocations and other order inquiries.
Library Technician/Cataloger
Zimmerman Associates, Inc, U.S. Government Publishing Office
Fairfax, Virginia
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Verified Shipping List for materials within the Federal Depository Library Program.
- Sorted and cataloged tangible government publications sent to the FDLP from US Government Agencies for into the Catalog of U.S.
- Government Publications.
- Prepared brief bibliographic and metadata records in various formats into the ILS.
- Assigned preliminary Superintendent of Document (SuDoc) class numbers for new acquired materials to the Depository Program.
- Performed web searching to Identify online versions of U.S.
- Government Publications on official U.S.
- Government websites.
Library Clerk
Zimmerman Associates, Inc, U.S. Government Publishing Office
Fairfax, Virginia
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Verified Shipping List for materials within the Federal Depository Library Program.
- Sorted and cataloged tangible government publications sent to the FDLP from US Government Agencies for into the Catalog of U.S.
- Government Publications.
- Created temporary bibliographic records and SuDoc class numbers for new acquired materials to the Depository Program.
Library Technician II
Howard University Washington, District of Columbia
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Exported bibliographic records from OCLC Connexion to Voyager Integrated Library System.
- Created holding and items records for electronic resources in the library system.
- Corrected broken URL links to electronic resources in the catalog.
- Conducted quality control checks of electronic resources entered into the collection.
Library Technician II
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Created holding and item records using the Library of Congress Classification System.
- Performed data entry inventories of materials through Aleph Integrated Library System.
- Conducted quality control screening of materials in the library collections.
- Assisted with the acquisition process of new materials to the library collection.
- Prepared materials for withdrawal from the library collection.
- Performed sorting and distribution of mail throughout the library.
- Assisted Access Services Staff with circulation responsibilities.
Library Technician
Aaron Wilson
Library Systems and Services, LLC
Germantown, Maryland
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Reviewed holding and item records in various collections within the Library of Congress collections.
- Performed data entry inventories of materials through Voyager Integrated Library System.
- Performed quality control screening of materials in the library collections.
- Performed labeling and barcode placement on materials within the collections.
Library Technician
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, Maryland
08.2005 - 12.2011
- Assisted the Access Services Librarian with interlibrary loan requests.
- Responsible for shelving books, maintain periodicals and retrieving information from computer databases.
- Assisted librarians with specific task when requested.
- Performed material circulation functions through Voyager including charging, discharging, and renewal of materials.
- Acknowledged patron complaints and resolved them within area of authority.
- Assisted Reference Librarian with archival processing, documentation and maintenance.
- Provided instruction to patrons by explaining and demonstrating the proper use of library equipment, automation system, and online resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School
Riverdale, MD 08.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD 08.2004 - 12.2011
Master of Library And Information Science -
University Of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 06.2020 - Current
Skills
OCLC and WorldCat
Catalogue and sort procedures
Circulation procedures
Shelving and organization
Database Management
Microsoft Access
Organization and Time management
Flexible & Adaptable
Reference assistance
Cataloging and shelving
Written and oral communication
Administrative support
Patron registration
Inter-library loans
Affiliations
- Member, American Library Association, 2019 to Current
- Member, Black Cacus of the American Library Association, 2019 to Current
- Member, CORE: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, 2019 to Current
- Member, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2019 to Current
- Member, Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians, 2020 to Current
- Member, Potomac Technical Processing Librarians, 2020 to Current
Software
OCLC Connexion
ExLibris Voyager ILS
Ex Libris Alpeh ILS
Ex Libris Alma ILS
MARC21
Dublin Core
RDA/AARC2
HTML
DACS
DCRM
LC Classification
Timeline
Master of Library And Information Science -
University Of Maryland - College Park
06.2020 - Current
Database Editor/Copy Cataloger
University of Maryland
06.2018 - Current
Library Specialist II/Ordering Coordinator
George Mason University
01.2016 - Current
Library Technician/Cataloger
Zimmerman Associates, Inc, U.S. Government Publishing Office
06.2015 - 01.2016
Library Clerk
Zimmerman Associates, Inc, U.S. Government Publishing Office
04.2015 - 05.2015
Library Technician II
Howard University Washington, District of Columbia
01.2015 - 04.2015
Library Technician II
Bowie State University
06.2013 - 01.2015
Library Technician
Aaron Wilson
Library Systems and Services, LLC
09.2012 - 06.2013
Library Technician
Washington Adventist University
08.2005 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Washington Adventist University
08.2004 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School
08.2000 - 06.2004