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Chaniqua Mauldin

Newburgh

Summary

Accomplished professional providing library patrons with outstanding customer service. Skilled in managing library resources, cataloging materials and organizing library records. Considered valuable and detail-oriented team player.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Circulation Assistant

Town Of Ulster Public Library
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted inventory audits of circulating materials to maintain accurate records and identify missing items.
  • Effectively handled challenging situations involving overdue books or disputes about fines, resulting in amicable resolutions.
  • Assisted librarians with collection development tasks, contributing to the continuous improvement of library offerings.

Copy Cataloger & Systems Support Specialist

Kaplan Family Library @ Mount Saint Mary College
09.2001 - Current
  • Generate information for the creation and retrieval of MARC Records within the automated ILS
  • Provide virtual reference for students, staff and faculty in person or remotely through our information partner Springshare
  • Provide general IT support throughout the library
  • Serve as back up at the circulation desk

Circulation clerk and Library Assistant

Moffat Library of Washingtonville
03.2017 - 07.2022
  • Checked library materials in and out of library
  • Creating and issuing library cards, collecting fines/fee as well as additional clerical duties as needed
  • Processed and shelved returned materials after evaluating for general condition and cleanliness.
  • Supported inventory management efforts through regular monitoring of item availability and updating records accordingly.
  • Supported library initiatives by participating in special events, workshops, or outreach efforts aimed at increasing community involvement and awareness of available resources.
  • Dealing with a diverse population of people with a positive can-do attitude
  • Providing general reference assistance
  • Resolved patron concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a welcoming environment within the library setting.
  • Educated patrons on proper use of library equipment, such as computers, copiers, and self-checkout machines, leading to increased confidence in utilizing these resources.
  • Contributed to an organized work environment by maintaining clean and orderly circulation areas, ensuring a pleasant experience for all library visitors.

Reserves/ Circulation Supervisor

Curtin Memorial Library @Mount Saint Mary College
09.1998 - 08.2001
  • Assisted staff/librarians with course reserves and interlibrary loans (ILL)
  • Training and supervising evening student workers on policies, procedures and best practices
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from library users
  • Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
  • Supported library operations by conducting regular inventory checks of materials to ensure accuracy of records and proper maintenance of collections.
  • Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2012

Skills

  • Circulation desk operations
  • Cataloging expertise
  • Library management systems
  • Collection maintenance
  • Interlibrary loan processing
  • Cash handling experience
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

  • Innovative Users Group Member
  • New York State Library Assistants' Association
  • Southeastern NY Library Resources Council

Timeline

Library Circulation Assistant

Town Of Ulster Public Library
07.2024 - Current

Circulation clerk and Library Assistant

Moffat Library of Washingtonville
03.2017 - 07.2022

Copy Cataloger & Systems Support Specialist

Kaplan Family Library @ Mount Saint Mary College
09.2001 - Current

Reserves/ Circulation Supervisor

Curtin Memorial Library @Mount Saint Mary College
09.1998 - 08.2001

Master of Science - Counseling

Capella University
Chaniqua Mauldin