Nayali Guzmán
Chicago,IL
Summary
Library professional with experience in cataloging, circulation, and customer service. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Reliable in organizing resources, assisting patrons, and maintaining library systems. Skillful in using library management software, research databases, and providing educational support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Collections Library Assistant
John M. Flaxman Library & Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection + Archives
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Executed strategic catalog and database searches to support over 500 students and faculty in locating essential archival materials and special collections.
- Guided students, faculty, and visiting scholars in locating resources and effectively navigating special collections to support academic research.
- Executed preparation and presentation of artists' books for instructional sessions and research appointments, prioritizing preservation standards.
- Conducted instructional sessions and class visits, providing expert guidance to patrons on the proper use and handling of rare and archival materials.
- Managed pre-cataloging processes for new acquisitions, ensuring accurate metadata verification and meticulous record preparation for catalog system integration.
- Conducted thorough searches on digital collections platforms, Islandora and Ex Libris Alma, to ensure precise cross-referencing of bibliographic and accession records.
- Developed and maintained visitor statistics trackers, bibliographies, and internal documentation to facilitate faculty research activities.
- Coordinated efforts with faculty and staff to assemble educational materials that reflect inclusive practices and contextual understanding.
- Delivered comprehensive patron assistance while overseeing appointment scheduling and circulation in the reading room.
- Administered processes for retrieving and managing fragile materials, emphasizing preservation protocols and appropriate content contextualization.
- Orchestrated informative tours and outreach efforts for first-time visitors, detailing collection use policies and historical significance.
- Implemented structured systems for organizing and managing shared digital files and workflows to enhance team collaboration efficiency.
Camp Counselor & Library Support Assistant
The Frances Xavier Warde School
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed and led daily activities fostering teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Partnered with the librarian to integrate literacy and enrichment into the summer curriculum.
- Provided social-emotional support to campers and modeled favorable conflict resolution.
- Communicated daily with families, delivering clear feedback on camper progress.
After school, Teacher Assistant
The Frances Xavier Warde School
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised students during structured and unstructured time, ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Reinforced classroom lessons by adapting explanations to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers and social workers to create creative, nurturing approaches to student success.
Education
M.S. - Information Science (Incoming)
University of Washington – Information School
05-2028
B.F.A. - Creative Writing
School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
06-2026
Skills
- Academic database research and advanced search strategies
- Documentation review, editing, and formatting
- Metadata organization and quality control
- Task prioritization and workflow management
- Confidential record handling and discretion
- Curation of research materials
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ex Libris Alma, Islandora)
- Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro
- Library catalog systems and academic databases
- Digital documentation tool
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Collections Library Assistant
John M. Flaxman Library & Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection + Archives
01.2025 - Current
After school, Teacher Assistant
The Frances Xavier Warde School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor & Library Support Assistant
The Frances Xavier Warde School
01.2023 - 01.2025
M.S. - Information Science (Incoming)
University of Washington – Information School
B.F.A. - Creative Writing
School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)