Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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GURBET EVSEL

Librarian
Woodstock,GA

Summary

With over 12 years of experience in libraries, I have developed a strong background in managing library operations, providing reference services, managing interlibrary loans, and overseeing digitization projects. I have a proven track record of supporting research for students, faculty, and the general public through knowledgeable reference assistance. I stay up-to-date with new and emerging technologies in the library field to ensure efficient and effective library services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates

Work History

Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Research Ecosystems
Izmir, Turkey
03.2022 - Current
  • Redesigned 2 websites via WIX (grcis.com, researchecosystems.com)
  • Coordinated all aspects of Research Ecosystems’s online presence. In addition to writing, editing and proofreading site content.
  • Worked closely with the technical team to maintain site standards with regard to new development; including SEO and tracking website stats.
  • Assist with market research initiatives including competitive intelligence research.
  • Managed distribution of leads and track follow-up process.
  • Managed direct marketing campaigns from planning to delivery and measurement of effectiveness, including newsletter creation and distribution, email campaigns, online and print advertising
  • Boosted LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook ratings by 250% through targeted social media marketing campaign.
  • Created online marketing materials designed to drive campaigns.
  • Provided research on research and performance evaluation information system products to showcase benefits and retain customers.

Lecturer

Near East University
Nicosia, Cyprus
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Created for the first time Digitization 101 lecture for the Near East University.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.

Library Director / Library Consultant

IDC
Houston, TX
03.2015 - 09.2019
  • Determined the library's organization as first library director.
  • Created and prepared library`s procedures and policies.
  • Organized library circulation processes.
  • Managed team of 2.
  • Trained staff and wrote employee manuals.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Assisted customers with questions and requests.
  • Researched and created new Islamic Studies collection.
  • Directed requests to appropriate maintenance personnel regarding physical improvement and upgrades necessary at all library facilities.
  • Managed interlibrary loan operations.

Interlibrary Loan Graduate Library Assistant

Interlibrary Loan & Document, University of North Texas
Denton, TX
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Provided article, book request services in print and electronic format for faculty members, staff, students, and other universities.
  • Supported bibliographic control, lending and borrowing departments.
  • Maintained interlibrary loan statistics.


Data Entry & Credit Processor

Hewlett-Packard
Houston, TX
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.

Reference and Interlibrary Loan Librarian

Koç University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2008 - 07.2010

Reference Services

  • Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
  • Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
  • Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
  • Provided reference services via reference desk, e-mail, and phone
  • Created and managed LibGuides for specific subjects including Academic Writing, Open Access Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Economics.
  • Developed library instruction programs in consultation with faculty; Instructed library orientation sessions to individual patrons and to groups.
  • Prepared citation reports from ISI/ Web of Science business and economics faculty.
  • Handled 10-15 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.

Interlibrary Loan Services

  • Provided ILL and article request services in print and electronic format for faculty members, staff, students, and other universities.
  • Processed incoming ILL articles and books.
  • Communicated with international and national university libraries ILL departments through ILLiad OCLC, Sierra, ARIEL, and Odyssey.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
10.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Library Science

Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
10.1999 - 07.2003

Skills

Library Applications: OCLC Products and Services, WorldCat, ILLiad, Millenni-um Library Automation System, Desk Tracker, Ariel, Odyssey, Sierra, Alexandria, Lib-Guides, AACR2, MARC21, LCC, LCSH, RefWorks

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Additional Information

Community Services

  • Volunteered at Digitization Services, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, TX Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
  • Established reading room and library at Turkish-American Association Houston, TX May 2012


Certification

Certified in Digital Content Management, University of North Texas - 2012-2014

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Research Ecosystems
03.2022 - Current

Lecturer

Near East University
09.2015 - 01.2016

Library Director / Library Consultant

IDC
03.2015 - 09.2019

Certified in Digital Content Management, University of North Texas - 2012-2014

08-2014

Interlibrary Loan Graduate Library Assistant

Interlibrary Loan & Document, University of North Texas
02.2014 - 05.2014

Protecting Your Collections: Writing a Disaster Response

05-2013

Caring for Digital Materials: Preventing a Digital Dark Age

04-2013

Protecting Your Collections: Writing a Disaster Response

03-2013

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of North Texas
10.2012 - 08.2014

Data Entry & Credit Processor

Hewlett-Packard
10.2010 - 10.2012

Reference and Interlibrary Loan Librarian

Koç University
09.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Library Science

Istanbul University
10.1999 - 07.2003
GURBET EVSELLibrarian