Douglas Gerow
Library Media Assistant
Long Beach,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, California
11.2005 - 10.2022
- Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
Erie, PA 09.1982 - 08.1986
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Excellent customer service
Computer assistance
Circulation desk
Written and oral communication
User access
Cataloging reference books
AV issue resolution
Answering research questions
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Long Beach Unified School District
11.2005 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
09.1982 - 08.1986