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Bonnie-Marie Sutherland

Coral Springs,United States

Summary

Detail-oriented Library Assistant equipped with excellent organizational, time management, and people skills. Supports staff and patrons with any library needs. Offers strong technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Personable library professional who is competent in circulation functions and library policies. Assists students, faculty, and staff in locating, selecting, and borrowing library books and media. I am proficient in integrated Library Systems (Aleph) with solid research methods and knowledge of reference materials. Dependable Library Assistants practiced supporting library operations and providing personable service to library patrons. Skilled in processing check-in and check-out transactions, collecting past-due fines, and providing accurate and updated information regarding library services. Self-motivated and resourceful problem-solver with 15 years of clerical experience, including expertise in cataloging and Technical Services clerical performance and extensive hands-on experience with library processes and materials. Energetic and detail-driven individual with superior communication skills and a willingness to learn. Dedicated professional with demonstrated customer service, time management, and trend-tracking strengths. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Reliable candidate ready to handle such challenges using problem-solving and task-prioritization skills to help the team succeed. Enthusiastic liberal arts professional, decisive leader and calm multi-tasker with background as Library Assistant. Driven to educate others and promote technology use in library settings. Accurately prioritizes tasks, maintains collections and locates hard-to-find materials.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Assistant HPD Library

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
11.2023 - Current

Checking Library materials in and out.

Monitoring the study rooms and room reservation systems.

Enforcing library policies.

Providing information and directions.

Library Assistant

New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
02.2011 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with library equipment use, aided with technology access, and checked out items
  • Answered patron questions in person or by phone regarding library services, resources, and hours
  • Increase utilization by promoting the use of library collection to students and faculty
  • Assisted patrons with basic computer knowledge with accessing websites, searching catalogs, and printing papers
  • Fulfilled on-site and interlibrary loan requests by pulling desired material
  • Coordinated online and on-ground information services for students and faculty
  • Gathered reference information with printed materials and database
  • Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs
  • Cataloged and sorted books, print materials, and non-print items
  • Oriented new patrons to the library through tours and classes.

Library Assistant

The American International School in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2007 - 12.2011
  • Ordering and checking in shipments of books
  • Cataloging library Material based on the needs of the library
  • Responsible for reshelving books and other materials
  • Providing guidance to library users on all aspects of services provided
  • Assist students and faculty in the circulation of library materials, use of the online catalog, and the use of the online database
  • Performs a variety of clerical and computer-related tasks
  • Responsible for shelving and straightening
  • Pull library materials that need to be mended, discarded, and/or replaced
  • Process periodicals received for circulation
  • Sort returned materials by type, location, or unit of the library to which assigned
  • Check to see if returned materials are on hold
  • Examines returned materials for obvious damage
  • Collect and record fines
  • Records receipt of payment for lost or damaged materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -

Binghamton University
12.1992

CCMA and CEHRS - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Cert

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Library Technology
  • Library services
  • Circulation processes
  • Patron education
  • Cataloging Library Material
  • Computer Assistance
  • Material Shelving

Languages

English, Native

Timeline

Library Assistant HPD Library

Nova Southeastern University
11.2023 - Current

Library Assistant

New York University Abu Dhabi
02.2011 - 12.2022

Library Assistant

The American International School in Abu Dhabi
08.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -

Binghamton University

CCMA and CEHRS - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Cert

Broward College
Bonnie-Marie Sutherland