Anne Elias
Saginaw
Summary
Professional Librarian with background in managing and curating comprehensive library collections. Successfully guided patrons to relevant resources, enhancing their research capabilities. Demonstrated strong organizational and research skills, alongside effective communication and customer service and technical expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Documents/Reference Librarian
Delta College
University Center, MI
02.2004 - Current
- Facilitate research assistance for students and faculty, enhancing information retrieval processes.
- Manage the Federal Depository Library Program, including selecting and weeding items, providing government information reference services, and maintaining the government documents collection
- Developed and implemented information literacy programs, enhancing user research skills and library engagement.
- Select books for the geography, law, sports, and anthropology collections
- Manage and troubleshoot electronic resource access and usage
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Provided exceptional customer service through responsive communication via email, phone calls, chat sessions, or face-to-face interactions with patrons.
- Managed the organization and maintenance of print and electronic resources to ensure a comprehensive collection for users.
Graduate Assistant/Substitute Librarian
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2002 - 02.2004
- David Adamany Undergraduate Library
Student Services Assistant II
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2000 - 05.2002
Geographic Specialist and Cartographic Aide
U. S. Bureau of Census
Detroit, MI
09.1997 - 10.2000
Education
Masters Degree - Geographic Information Science
Northwest Missouri State University
Marysville, MO12-2014
Basic and Advanced Cataloging Certificates - undefined
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
Lansing, MI06-2010
M.S. - Library & Information Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2003
B.S. - Earth Science and Public Law & Government
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01-1998
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and Springshare LibGuides management
- Proficient in OCLC Connexion, Innovative Polaris ILS and Sirsi/Dynix Horizon ILS
- Internet searching skills including advanced proficiency in academic library databases and discovery systems
- Proficient in in-person, phone, email, and chat support
- Experienced in leading library research sessions one on one and in groups
Affiliations
- Michigan Library Association, Member, 2003 -2015
- Government Documents Roundtable of Michigan, Member, 2004 – 2026 (organization ceased operations in 2026)
- Government Documents Roundtable of Michigan, Treasurer, 2017-2026
Timeline
Government Documents/Reference Librarian
Delta College
02.2004 - Current
Graduate Assistant/Substitute Librarian
Wayne State University
05.2002 - 02.2004
Student Services Assistant II
University of Michigan
10.2000 - 05.2002
Geographic Specialist and Cartographic Aide
U. S. Bureau of Census
09.1997 - 10.2000
Basic and Advanced Cataloging Certificates - undefined
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
M.S. - Library & Information Science
Wayne State University
B.S. - Earth Science and Public Law & Government
Eastern Michigan University
Masters Degree - Geographic Information Science
Northwest Missouri State University