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LEE SAFRAN

Oakland,CA

Summary

To secure a position commensurate with my background in library information science in which I have secured a Master’s Degree.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

University of California Santa
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2010 - 05.2011
  • Established a system for appraising and accessing images into a digital archive
  • Reviewed thousands of images
  • Appraised images by considering factors such as relevance, uniqueness, and informational value in the process
  • Created a finding aid enabling future researchers and users of the archive to retrieve images easily.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.

Public Services Support Librarian

Richmond Public Library
Richmond, CA
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted library patrons with library services including library materials, services, databases, equipment, and problem resolution
  • Serve as branch liaison for audio/visual and literacy collections.
  • Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
  • Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
  • Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.

Librarian

San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Exempt As-Needed, Assisted patrons in finding reading materials and media within the library and library system
  • Facilitated and recorded library holds and interlibrary loans
  • Update and replace damaged library inventory
  • Check-in and shelve books, reading material, graphic novels, movies, and other media available for check-out
  • Answered patrons' questions via library's online chat reference service to assist with broad variety of research topics.
  • Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.

Library Assistant

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Key driver in performing routine library services such as checking out books, periodicals, and other materials, shelving, and facilitating interlibrary loans
  • Supervised a small staff of student assistants.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Entered new transactions and updated records of library users.
  • Mentored library volunteers and coordinated work assignments.

Substitute Librarian

University Of San Francisco
San Francisco
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Augmented educational experiences for students by incorporating media and technology options
  • Updated records for library collections including enhanced bibliographical descriptions of manuscripts and printed work.
  • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
  • Tracked loans of media equipment and materials.
  • Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.

Education

Master of Science - Library & Information Science

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Framingham State College

Bachelor of Science Technology - Education

Fitchburg State College

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Internal Auditing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Media Preparation
  • Finding Aids
  • Informational Packets

Timeline

Librarian

San Francisco Public Library
01.2019 - 01.2021

Public Services Support Librarian

Richmond Public Library
01.2018 - Current

Library Assistant

Diablo Valley College
01.2015 - 01.2021

Substitute Librarian

University Of San Francisco
01.2013 - 01.2020

Intern

University of California Santa
12.2010 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Library & Information Science

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Framingham State College

Bachelor of Science Technology - Education

Fitchburg State College
LEE SAFRAN