Jose A. Pena
East Hartford,CT
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position as a Library Assistant. I have over 30 years of library experience. I am also looking for new experiences in this field.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisitions Assistant/Client Experience Consultant
Trinity College Library
Hartford, CT
09.2010 - Current
- Edit and maintain bibliographic records in Voyager (Switched to Alma in 2017).
- Catalog and update periodical item and holdings records for serials.
- Process 300 journals and newspapers to be sent to bindery every 2 weeks.
- Process course reserves requests.
- Process 100 Interlibrary Loan requests and returns per day via ILLiad.
- Order 100 books, online resources and DVDs per day for course reserves.
Library Technician II
Trinity College Library
Hartford, CT
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Processed 100 Interlibrary Loan requests and returns per day via ILLiad.
- Shelved library books and audio/visual materials.
- Provided service coverage at circulation desks.
- Supervised 10 student assistants during evening hours.
Library Assistant
Hartford Public Library
08.1987 - 10.2001
- Shelved and maintained library materials.
- Processed Interlibrary Loan requests and returns via OCLC.
- Provided service at the circulation desk.
Education
Computer Networking
Branford Hall Career Institute
10-2002
Mathematics
Manchester Community College
12-1990
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hartford Public High School
06-1988
Skills
- Knowledge of classification software (OCLC, WorldCat, ILLiad)
- Knowledge of database software (Caroline, Voyager, Alma)
- Computer skills
- Maintaining/repairing books
- MS Office skills
- Knowledge of Library of Congress
- Cataloging
- Locating materials in the library
- Administrative skills
- Clerical skills
- Typing (55 wpm)
Languages
English and Spanish fluently
Timeline
Acquisitions Assistant/Client Experience Consultant
Trinity College Library
09.2010 - Current
Library Technician II
Trinity College Library
07.2007 - 08.2010
Library Assistant
Hartford Public Library
08.1987 - 10.2001
Mathematics
Manchester Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hartford Public High School
Computer Networking
Branford Hall Career Institute