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Sanford Peterson

Syracuse,New York

Summary

Experienced in various facets of daily library operations with a proven track record of contributing to multiple departments. Skilled in efficiently managing tasks related to cataloging, circulation, and reference services while upholding high standards of customer service. Proficient in utilizing library management systems to streamline operations and enhance user experience. Committed to promoting literacy and lifelong learning through innovative library programs and services.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
02.2023 - Current

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing

  • Submit and process borrowing requests
  • Assist with Lending Unit tasks
  • Assist with Delivery Services Unit tasks
  • Supervise and provide support to student workers
  • Provide customer service to patrons via email and phone

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
01.2011 - 02.2023

Work in Learning Commons Department:

Provided in-person and virtual reference services to library patrons

Assist patrons with printing and other IT related issues

Assisted the Interlibrary Loan Department processing lending and borrowing requests.

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
01.2009 - 01.2011

Work in Circulation Department checking out books and other materials to library patrons.

Library Technician IV (Cataloger)

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
12.1996 - 12.2008
  • Monographs Cataloging Unit of the Bibliographic Services Department.

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
09.1995 - 12.1996
  • Work in Serials Unit of the Bibliographic Services Department.

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
01.1995 - 08.1995
  • Internship in inter-library loan department. Use of online databases: OCLC, RLIN, CARL, Uncover, and SUMMIT (online catalog). Rehired after internship for part-time work.

ONONDAGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (CENTRAL)
03.1993 - 08.1995
  • Work as a page shelving books; filing microfilm; preserving rare, disintegrating materials/books; encapsulating maps (for preservation).

PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART, Portland, ME
11.1991 - 12.1992
  • Worked as museum security officer.

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
11.1990 - 08.1991
  • Worked on large-scale project barcoding books for a new computer search system.

ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE, Syracuse University
12.1990 - 05.1991
  • Solicited documents to be used as reference material for school of education students.

ACADEMIC COMPUTING SERVICES, Syracuse University
02.1990 - 09.1990
  • Worked as office assistant, printing and organizing computer "help" documents for students and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Network Management

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies
Syracuse, NY
08-2013

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies
Syracuse, NY
05.1995

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University
08.1990

English Literature and Studio Art

Syracuse University, London
09.1985

Skills

Python, C/C programming languages
Operating systems/UNIX administration (Windows Server, Linux)
Data communications and networking
Web server administration (Apache 20); HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP

Awards

NYS Regents Scholarship (Fall 1986 - Spring 1990), MONY Scholastic Art Awards: Senior Portfolio, 2 Honorable Mentions (1985); 1 Blue Ribbon, 2 Gold Keys (1982), One-year scholarships offered by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute of Art, San Francisco Art Inst. (1985), Certificate of Achievement, Volunteer Center of Onondaga County (1984)

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA)

Timeline

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
02.2023 - Current

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
01.2011 - 02.2023

Library Technician IV

Syracuse University Bird Library
01.2009 - 01.2011

Library Technician IV (Cataloger)

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
12.1996 - 12.2008

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
09.1995 - 12.1996

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
01.1995 - 08.1995

ONONDAGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (CENTRAL)
03.1993 - 08.1995

PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART, Portland, ME
11.1991 - 12.1992

ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE, Syracuse University
12.1990 - 05.1991

E.S. BIRD LIBRARY, Syracuse University
11.1990 - 08.1991

ACADEMIC COMPUTING SERVICES, Syracuse University
02.1990 - 09.1990

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University

English Literature and Studio Art

Syracuse University, London

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Network Management

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies
Sanford Peterson