Jane Oliva
Ridge,NY
Summary
Service-oriented Librarian Trainee/Assistant with proven success helping patrons and librarians with routine needs and special projects. Offering skills in administrative and computer support. Driven to educate others and promote technology use in library settings. Self-motivated graduate student pursuing MLIS degree and committed to fostering superior patron services through efficient operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Children's Librarian
Westhampton Free Library
Westhampton Beach , NY
01.2023 - Current
- Librarian Trainee from 6/2022-12/2022
- Assistance with management of summer reading program for children.
- Manage records for current catalog, audio-visual equipment and available supplies.
- Use physical books, internal databases and online resources to help patrons with diverse questions.
- Enhanced library offerings by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
- Effective and enjoyable program implementation for patrons ages birth-Grade 3.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Create displays featuring new or classic literature for children.
- Children's Department Programmer
Reference Librarian
St. Joseph's College, Callahan Library
Patchogue , NY
01.2023 - Current
- Circulation assistant from 3/2019-12/2022
- Compile and maintain circulation, material and equipment records.
- Direct patrons to desired library books, reference items and equipment.
- Handle in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
- Restock returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
- Collect fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
- Answer patrons' questions at the circulation desk.
- Locate desired materials for institutional staff special projects.
- Use library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources.
- Organize library equipment and collections.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
Faith Formation Coordinator
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
Wading River , NY
05.2015 - Current
- Establish and update schedule of classes and activities for program year.
- Recruit, train and oversee lay teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
- Select, adapt and write curricula and lesson plans to meet individual classroom requirements.
- Develop, administer and update complete educational program serving more than 450 students.
- Maintain safety and security of all children involved in program.
- Tailor instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
- Successfully lead key projects which result in increased attendance.
Adult Reference Librarian
Comsewogue Public Library
Port Jefferson Station , NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Librarian Trainee from 7/2021-12/2022
- Research questions and concerns from patrons and provide detailed responses.
- Sourced materials that met current needs, drove curiosity and supported learning.
- Collection Development - Fiction.
- Assist with Adult programming with recording attendance.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Non-Fiction Endcaps monthly display.
- All Abilities Craft Kits
- Coordinator of Homebound Program
Literacy Specialist-Long Term Substitute (K-6)
Longwood Central School District
Middle Island , NY
01.2009 - 04.2015
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Determined training needs of each student through academic assessments.
- Provided small group and classroom instruction to maximum of 8 students.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
- Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Integrated technology such as SmartBoards into classroom as instructional tools.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY02-2023
Master of Science - Elementary Education (N-6)
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.1989
Professional Diploma - Reading Specialist
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Processes and procedures
- Telephone etiquette
- Reading programs
- Literary knowledge
- Skilled researcher
- Customer relationship management
- Effective project completion
- Data management
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association-St. John's University, Queens, NY
- Member, International Literacy Association
- Member of Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA)
Certification
New York State Public Librarian Certificate 2023
New York State Permanent Elementary Certification N-6
New York State Literacy Specialist Certification B-6-pending
Accomplishments
- Served as head of the St. Pancras School, Glendale, NY Library Committee from 2002 and 2004.
- Supervised/Volunteered for the St. Pancras Library computerized cataloging process from May 2003-January 2004
- Implemented a Special Needs Faith Formation Program January 2018 at St. John the Baptist Church, Wading River.
- Education Strategies - Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Timeline
Full-Time Children's Librarian
Westhampton Free Library
01.2023 - Current
Reference Librarian
St. Joseph's College, Callahan Library
01.2023 - Current
Adult Reference Librarian
Comsewogue Public Library
01.2023 - 01.2024
Faith Formation Coordinator
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
05.2015 - Current
Literacy Specialist-Long Term Substitute (K-6)
Longwood Central School District
01.2009 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Master of Science - Elementary Education (N-6)
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
Professional Diploma - Reading Specialist
St. John's University
New York State Public Librarian Certificate 2023
New York State Permanent Elementary Certification N-6
New York State Literacy Specialist Certification B-6-pending
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