James Anderson
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Self-motivated Interlibrary Loan and Reference Librarian who provides high quality customer service to patrons of all ages at the Reference Desk and from the Interlibrary Loan Office with experience working at the Circulation Desk. Trained to successfully conduct reference interviews using print and digital resources as well as perform in-depth research to answer complex queries. Highly versed in working independently as well as within a group. Attuned to constantly changing trends in librarianship and very comfortable using various forms of technology.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian 2 (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Lawrenceville, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Spearhead and complete various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Librarians
- Establish, coordinate and supervise the work assignments of professional library staff
- Conduct reference interviews and execute in-depth enquiries for research requests on specialized topics
- Provide title advisory to library patrons seeking assistance in the selection of library materials
- Instruct both library patrons and library staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners, copy machines, laptops, Blu-ray/DVD player and projector
- Teach both library patrons and library staff how to access electronic library resources, including the library website, catalog, databases, common software and common websites
- Assist library patrons in completing job applications and create or assess resumes
- Publicize and inform library patrons about various library programs, events and services in detail
- Answer interlibrary loan, reference and circulation questions in-person, by phone, through email and via chat
- Request and renew interlibrary loan materials using OCLC WorldShare and the Auto-Graphics JerseyCat
- Revise interlibrary loan policies in conjunction with library and administrative staff
- Process invoices for missing, lost and damaged interlibrary loan materials
- Access existing and suggest new weekly and quarterly interlibrary loan reports
- Create and edited item records for library materials
- Review suggestions for purchase submitted by library patrons for the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department
- Order adult nonfiction, DVD and Blu-ray titles using Baker & Taylor TS360, Ingram iPage and Midwest Tape
- Shelve, shift, weed, order, replace, repair, inventory and display library materials
- Understand the library’s budget for new library materials using monthly budget reports and budget logs
- Deliver technology support to library staff and library patrons as an Information Technology Liaison
- Offer in-person Notary Public service for a range of accepted documents by appointment
- Participate in several library outreach events each year to register and renew library patron accounts as well as promote library programs, events and services in coordination with library staff
- Implement successful adult programming, including film screenings and special programs
- Compose program titles and descriptions for programming publicity releases
- Curate content for the public website regarding the library’s interlibrary loan and reference services
- Contribute toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Gather and submit weekly, monthly and yearly statistics for interlibrary loan, reference, collection development, programs and suggestions for purchase
- Organize supply requests for interlibrary loan and reference supplies
- Post mail through USPS using the postage machine and manage the Pitney Bowes account online
- Resolve patron concerns regarding library materials featured in the library’s collection
- Proctor tests, quizzes and essays
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library staff, patrons and other libraries
- Provide backup for the Circulation Department as needed
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Library Assistant (Part-Time)
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell, NJ
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed various work assignments under the supervision of the Library Director
- Check-outed, discharged and renewed library materials at the request of library patrons
- Registered new and renew existing library patron accounts
- Provided title advisory to library patrons seeking help in the selection of library materials
- Conducted reference interviews and execute in-depth enquiries for research requests on specialized topics
- Created, edited and ran multiple reports related to library patron accounts and library materials
- Answered circulation, reference and interlibrary questions in-person and by phone
- Located and processed patron hold requests for library materials
- Requested and renewed interlibrary loan materials using Auto-Graphics JerseyCat and library ILLiad accounts
- Publicized library programs, events and services with local organizations by email
- Created and curated content for the library website using Weebly
- Performed original and copy cataloging for new and existing library materials
- Shelved, shifted, weeded, ordered, replaced, repaired, inventoried and displayed library materials
- Instructed both library patrons and library staff how to operate library resources, including the public PCs, copy machine and laptops as well as library website, catalog, databases, common software and common websites
- Revised library policies in conjunction with library staff
- Resolved library patron concerns regarding overdue, lost and damaged library materials
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Librarian 1 (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Lawrenceville, NJ
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded and completed various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Librarians
- Established and coordinated the work assignments of professional library staff
- Conducted reference interviews and execute in-depth enquiries for research requests on specialized topics
- Provided title advisory to library patrons seeking assistance in the selection of library materials
- Instructed both library patrons and library staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners, copy machines, laptops, Blu-ray/DVD player and projector
- Taught both library patrons and library staff how to access electronic library resources, including the library website, catalog, databases, common software and common websites
- Assisted library patrons in completing job applications and create or assess resumes
- Publicized and informed library patrons about various library programs, events and services in detail
- Answered interlibrary loan, reference and circulation questions in-person, by phone, through email and via chat
- Requested and renewed interlibrary loan materials using OCLC WorldShare and the Auto-Graphics JerseyCat
- Revised interlibrary loan policies in conjunction with library and administrative staff
- Processed invoices for missing, lost and damaged interlibrary loan materials
- Accessed and suggested new weekly and quarterly interlibrary loan reports
- Created and edited item records for library materials
- Ordered adult nonfiction titles using Baker & Taylor TS360
- Shelved, shifted, weeded, ordered, replaced, repaired, inventoried and displayed library materials
- Understood the library’s budget for new library materials using monthly budget reports and budget logs
- Delivered technology support to library staff and library patrons as an Information Technology Liaison
- Offered in-person Notary Public service for a range of accepted documents by appointment
- Participated in several library outreach events each year to register and renew library patron accounts as well as promote library programs, events and services in coordination with library staff
- Implemented successful adult programming, including film screenings and special programs
- Composed program titles and descriptions for programming publicity releases
- Curated content for the public website regarding the library’s interlibrary loan and reference services
- Contributed toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Gathered and submitted weekly, monthly and yearly statistics for interlibrary loan, reference, collection development and programs
- Organized supply requests for interlibrary loan and reference supplies
- Posted mail through USPS using the postage machine and manage the Pitney Bowes account online
- Resolved patron concerns regarding library materials featured in the library collection
- Proctored tests, quizzes and essays for library patrons
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library patrons, staff and other libraries
- Provide backup for the Circulation Department as needed
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Reference Librarian (Part-Time)
The Lawrenceville School – The Bunn Library
Lawrenceville, NJ
08.2022 - 06.2022
- Complete various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Librarians
- Conduct reference interviews and execute in-depth enquiries for research requests on specialized topics
- Provide title advisory to students, faculty and staff seeking assistance in the selection of library materials
- Instruct students, faculty and staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners, copy machines, laptops, Blu-ray/DVD player, video game consoles and projector
- Teach students, faculty and staff how to access electronic library resources, including the library website, catalog, databases, common software and common websites
- Answer reference and circulation questions in-person, by phone, through email and via chat
- Order adult fiction and nonfiction titles using Ingram iPage
- Shelve, shift, weed, order, replace, repair, inventory and display library materials
- Develop an understanding of the library’s budget for new library materials
- Proctor tests, quizzes and essays for students in coordination with faculty and staff
- Participate in successful young adult programming, including the book clubs and video game programs
- Check-out, discharge and renew library materials at the request of library patrons
- Exercise proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Library Associate (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Lawrenceville, NJ
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Completed various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Librarians
- Conducted reference interviews and execute in-depth enquiries for research requests on specialized topics
- Provided title advisory to library patrons seeking assistance in the selection of library materials
- Instructed both library patrons and library staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners, copy machines, laptops, Blu-ray/DVD player and projector
- Taught both library patrons and library staff how to access electronic library resources, including the library website, catalog, databases, common software and common websites
- Assisted library patrons in completing job applications and create or assess resumes
- Publicized and informed library patrons about various library programs, events and services in detail
- Generated and maintained effective work relationships with library staff, patrons and other libraries
- Answered interlibrary loan, reference and circulation questions in-person, by phone, and through email
- Requested and renewed interlibrary loan materials using OCLC WorldShare and the Auto-Graphics JerseyCat
- Revised interlibrary loan policies in conjunction with library and administrative staff
- Processed invoices for missing, lost and damaged interlibrary loan materials
- Accessed daily Circulation reports as well as weekly and quarterly interlibrary loan reports
- Created and edited item records for library materials
- Shelved, shifted, weeded, ordered, replaced, repaired, inventoried and displayed library materials
- Delivered technology support to library staff and library patrons as an Information Technology Liaison
- Participated in several library outreach events each year to register and renew library patron accounts as well as promote library programs, events and services in coordination with library staff
- Implemented successful adult programming, including film screenings and special programs
- Composed program titles and descriptions for programming publicity releases
- Curated content for the public website regarding the library’s interlibrary loan and reference services
- Contributed toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Gathered and submitted weekly, monthly and yearly statistics for interlibrary loan, reference, collection development and programs
- Organized supply requests for interlibrary loan and reference supplies
- Resolved patron concerns regarding library materials featured in the library collection
- Proctored tests, quizzes and essays for library patrons
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library patrons and staff
- Provide backup for the Circulation Department as needed
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Library Assistant (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Lawrenceville, NJ
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Completed various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Library Assistant
- Answered circulation questions in-person and by phone
- Checked-out, discharged and renewed library materials
- Registered new library accounts and renewed existing accounts
- Located and processed hold requests for library materials
- Resolved concerns regarding overdue, lost and damaged library materials
- Shelved, shelf-read, shifted, repaired and displayed library materials
- Created and edited item records for library materials
- Sorted through donated materials for library book sales
- Instructed both library patrons and library staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners and copy machines
- Delivered technology support to library staff and library patrons as an Information Technology Liaison
- Labeled print and audiovisual donations to be added to the library’s collection
- Publicized and informed library patrons about various library programs, events and services in detail
- Accessed daily Circulation reports
- Contributed toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library staff, patrons and other libraries
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Library Assistant (Part-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Hickory Corner Branch
East Windsor, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Completed various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Library Assistant
- Answered circulation questions in-person and by phone
- Checked-out, discharged and renewed library materials
- Registered new library accounts and renewed existing accounts
- Located and processed hold requests for library materials
- Resolved concerns regarding overdue, lost and damaged library materials
- Shelved, shelf-read, shifted, repaired and displayed library materials
- Created and edited item records for library materials
- Instructed both library patrons and library staff how to operate physical library resources, including the public PCs, scanners and copy machines
- Publicized and informed library patrons about various library programs, events and services in detail
- Contributed toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library staff, patrons and other libraries
- Exercised proper opening and closing procedures for entering and exiting the library
Student Shelving Assistant (Part-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Lawrenceville, NJ
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Completed various work assignments under the direction of the Supervising Library Assistant
- Located and processed hold requests for library materials
- Shelved, shelf-read and shifted library materials
- Contributed toward professional development by attending training courses and staff meetings
- Initiated and maintained effective work relationships with library staff, patrons and other libraries
Education
Certificate of Notary Public -
Trenton, NJ08.2024
New Jersey State Professional Library Certification -
Thomas Edison State University & New Jersey State Library
Trenton, NJ10.2018
Master of Information - Library and Information Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ08.2018
Skills
- Library operation
- Library services
- Research techniques
- Training
- Communication
- Analyzing policies
- Interpreting policies
- Implementing policies
- Conflict resolution
- Online library catalogs
- Digital content collections
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SirsiDynix Symphony WorkFlows
- SirsiDynix Horizon
- Koha
- Organization
- Efficiency
- Customer service
- Knowledge of popular media
Timeline
Reference Librarian (Part-Time)
The Lawrenceville School – The Bunn Library
08.2022 - 06.2022
Librarian 2 (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
07.2022 - Current
Library Assistant (Part-Time)
Hopewell Public Library
12.2021 - 09.2022
Librarian 1 (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
11.2018 - 08.2022
Library Associate (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
05.2016 - 11.2018
Library Assistant (Full-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
09.2014 - 05.2016
Library Assistant (Part-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Hickory Corner Branch
06.2014 - 09.2014
Student Shelving Assistant (Part-Time)
Mercer County Library System – Lawrence Headquarters Branch
12.2011 - 06.2014
Certificate of Notary Public -
New Jersey State Professional Library Certification -
Thomas Edison State University & New Jersey State Library
Master of Information - Library and Information Science
Rutgers University
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