Halyna Testerman
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
To obtain a position which would utilize my skills in managing an academic library and its print and electronic resources.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Manager
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
Staten Island
07.2023 - Current
- Organized and managed all resources in the library
- Cataloged books in a library management system
- Responsible for budget and collection development
- Provided learning sessions on LIRN digital database search strategies for students and faculty
- Made presentations about copyright law and APA style format
- Participated in campus-wide orientations for all new students
- Supervised library technicians, school tutors and test proctors
- Conducted tours and information sessions during state accreditation site visits
- Taught Communications and Career Development courses.
Senior Content Data Analyst for Ebook Central
ProQuest
, NJ
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Assisted publishers with loading their metadata and content files to Ebook Central’s ftp portals
- Analyzed ONIX, PDF and EPUB files to identify areas where publishers can improve data quality and format
- Onboarded new publishers by entering data from new contracts
- Resolved Salesforce tickets sent by librarians and publishers.
Metadata Librarian for 360 Knowledgebase
Ex Libris Group
, NJ
03.2010 - 07.2018
- Maintained the scope and timeliness of the 360 Knowledgebase, through collecting, formatting and processing metadata
- Ensured the quality by running q&a reports and system rules
- Solved clients’ inquiries sent through Salesforce and JIRA.
Editor
Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory
New Providence, NJ
11.2000 - 07.2018
- Subject classified, cataloged and edited bibliographic information about international serial publications
- Proofread printouts of database entries
- Maintained publisher contacts for assigned geographic areas.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science -
Valdosta State University
B. A., Public Communication -
Kean University
English Language and Literature -
Ulrich’sIvan Franko National University of Lviv
Skills
- Managing a small academic library
- Acquisitions, cataloging and collection development
- Excellent writer, editor and proofreader
- Outstanding teaching and public presentations skills
- Profound knowledge of books and periodicals databases
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, Sales Force, JIRA, SharePoint, Lib Guides, Exam Soft
Languages
- English
- Ukrainian
- Polish
- Russian
Volunteer Experience
- Public Library in Berkeley Heights, Berkeley Heights, NJ, Organized a group of volunteers to help with weeding collections.
- Ukrainian Veterans, 12/2020, present, Volunteer English Teacher (online)
Certification
- New Jersey State Professional Librarian Certificate
Timeline
Library Manager
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
07.2023 - Current
Senior Content Data Analyst for Ebook Central
ProQuest
08.2018 - 07.2023
Metadata Librarian for 360 Knowledgebase
Ex Libris Group
03.2010 - 07.2018
Editor
Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory
11.2000 - 07.2018
Master of Library and Information Science -
Valdosta State University
B. A., Public Communication -
Kean University
English Language and Literature -
Ulrich’sIvan Franko National University of Lviv