Gay Maiolo
Centerville,MA
Summary
Service-oriented librarian with proven success helping patrons with routine needs and special projects. Dependable managing library materials, forms and payments. Self-motivated and committed to fostering superior guest service with diverse populations through professionalism and respect.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
State School Teacher-Library Media Specialist
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
05.2002 - 06.2022
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Analyzed circulation data to identify trends in resource usage, informing decisions for future acquisitions or weeding outdated materials.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Organized and maintained detailed records on equipment use, materials logs and circulation activities.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
Library Technical Assistant
Western New England College Law Library
04.1999 - 05.2022
- Enhanced library user experience by providing efficient technical assistance and support in various library operations.
- Assisted with collection development, analyzing patron needs and selecting relevant resources to meet those needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices and emerging trends in library science.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing and contract terms for acquisitions of materials and equipment.
President
The Rollaway
06.1975 - 12.1998
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Simmons College
Boston, MA06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - BDIC
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1975
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Standardized testso
- Connecticut teaching credential
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
State School Teacher-Library Media Specialist
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
05.2002 - 06.2022
Library Technical Assistant
Western New England College Law Library
04.1999 - 05.2022
President
The Rollaway
06.1975 - 12.1998
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts - BDIC
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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