Erica Yearwood
Roxbury,MA
Summary
Resourceful Library Assistant with expertise in cataloging, digital resource management, and customer service. Proficient in organization, time management, and communication for smooth library operations and positive user experiences. Skilled in overseeing scheduling and supervision of library assistants and aides to coordinate daily tasks. Also experienced in handling circulation desk procedures, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and maintaining bulletin boards and exhibition cases.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Library Assistant I - BLA 5
Boston Public Library - Grove Hall Branch
Dorchester , MA
01.2020 - Current
- Train and supervise library assistants and library aides. Schedule library assistants for daily tasks. Supervise all procedures related to the circulation desk, such as circulation reserves, requests, Request Manager, and basic interlibrary loan requests. Prepare revenue reports, order supplies for the branch, and prepare timesheets. Maintain bulletin boards and exhibition cases. Assist patrons in the use of basic reference collections, as well as the basic use of electronic resources.
Use and assist patrons in the basic use of a variety of library-owned technological equipment, e.g. photocopy machine/scanner, public computer signup system
- Performs all duties included in the position of Senior Library Assistant (Branches), BLA
3, DD - Record Sets.
- Run Monthly Maintenance Reports.
- Responsible for the proper functioning of the branch library during the absence of a librarian.
- Boston Public Library, Audio Visual.
- Trained and supervised branch library assistants, floater library assistants, floater librarians, and Library Aids.
Principle Library Assistant LA3
Boston Public Library - Sound Archives
Boston, MA
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Executed comprehensive searches in the catalog to pinpoint relevant audiovisual resources per established protocol.
- Ensured proper maintenance and orderliness of the Sound Archives Collection.
- Established and sustained a numerical index for inventory control
- Typed records, reports, and correspondence.
- Oversaw and guided newly hired staff members.
Principle Library Assistant LA 3
Boston Public Library
Boston , MA
01.2000 - 10.2000
- Assist in Registration and Booking of 16-mm films and video material
- Assist in filing and circulation of Inter –Library loan materials
- Assist users with the use of the collection and answer basic reference questions
- Types correspondences, forms and maintain related files
- Train and supervise
- Assumed responsibility for the functioning of the department during the absence of higher level personal
- Assumed responsibility of the functioning of the department during the absence of
higher-level personal
Senior Library Assistant
Boston Public Library - Copley Square Branch
Boston , MA
01.1991 - 12.1999
- An assisted patron with basic reference inquires.
- Fill send item list
- Charge and discharge audiovisual material
- Inspect 16mm films and video and set-up audio equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Suffolk University
Boston, MA06-1999
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06-1998
Skills
Program Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft 365, Excel, Google Calendar and Outlook
Database Proficiency – Polaris, MBLN Polaris, ESS, Simply Reports
Certification
Workshops and Trainings
- Safe Place Training
- Dementia Friends
- Communicating with Older Adults
- Access to Justice Training
Timeline
Special Library Assistant I - BLA 5
Boston Public Library - Grove Hall Branch
01.2020 - Current
Principle Library Assistant LA 3
Boston Public Library
01.2000 - 10.2000
Principle Library Assistant LA3
Boston Public Library - Sound Archives
01.1999 - 12.2000
Senior Library Assistant
Boston Public Library - Copley Square Branch
01.1991 - 12.1999
Workshops and Trainings
- Safe Place Training
- Dementia Friends
- Communicating with Older Adults
- Access to Justice Training
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Suffolk University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Quincy College
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