SEIN LWIN
Fremont,CA
Summary
Accomplished Librarian with nearly four decades of experience, including a pivotal role at the Library of Congress, adept in collection development and organizational skills. Spearheaded cataloging initiatives, significantly enhancing library operations and material acquisition. Adept at assisting students, faculty and members of public with conducting research using reference materials. Familiar with operating databases and computer systems to perform digital research. Keeps books, periodicals, maps and other collection items well-organized and professionally displayed. Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication, ensuring efficient reference services and patron satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Library of Congress (American Embassy)
Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
09.2001 - 05.2023
- Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, and initially cataloguing books and other materials.
- Managed daily operations of the acquisition of library materials, including conducting searches for new titles, petty cash reconciliation, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Prepared annual reports on acquisition statistics for inclusion in the Library of Congress reports.
Deputy/Reference Librarian
The British Council, Myanmar (Burma)
Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
10.1989 - 08.2001
- In charge of circulation desk: new member registration, receive membership fees; Deal with inquiries and complaints; check in and check out books; reconcile daily revenue at the end of the day; conduct library orientation for new members.
- Redesign and rearrange library shelvings during the renovation period of the building.
- Prepare and run annual reports for inclusion in the British Council annual report.
Library Assistant
University of Rangoon
Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
09.1987 - 08.1989
- Provided reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons.
- Assisted in the cataloging of new books and materials.
- Organized shelves, book displays, and other library areas according to established guidelines.
- Perform duties at circulation desk; dealing with enquiries and complaints; assist Chief Librarian in library administration.
- Classify and catalog library materials according to content and purpose.
- Assist university students and teaching staff in their research works.
Casual Pay Worker
Universities' Central Library
Rangoon, Rangoon, Burma
04.1985 - 08.1987
- Checking type-written catalog cards; assist in shelving library materials; cataloging and classification of books using DDC ans Sears List of Subject Headings.
- Relocation of library materials; works at circulation desk; dealing with reference enquiries.
- Assist university students and teaching staff in their research.
Education
Cataloging And Bibliographic Control of Library...
Edinburg's Telford College
Edinburg, PA10-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Rangoon
Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar)09-1985
Associate of Applied Science - Library And Information Science
Edith Cowen University
Western AustraliaSkills
- Organizational skills
- Reference materials expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Collection development
- Cataloging and circulation
- Acquisition of library materials
- Handling petty cash
- Library instruction
- Automated Library Systems
Languages
English
Professional
Burmese
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Librarian
Library of Congress (American Embassy)
09.2001 - 05.2023
Deputy/Reference Librarian
The British Council, Myanmar (Burma)
10.1989 - 08.2001
Library Assistant
University of Rangoon
09.1987 - 08.1989
Casual Pay Worker
Universities' Central Library
04.1985 - 08.1987
Cataloging And Bibliographic Control of Library...
Edinburg's Telford College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Rangoon
Associate of Applied Science - Library And Information Science
Edith Cowen University
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