Service-oriented Administrative Assistant with proven success helping patrons. Dependable, self-motivated and committed to fostering superior guest service through efficient operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Specialist
Delaware Technical And Community College
08.2017 - 03.2020
Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
Provided office coverage and prepared spreadsheets for special projects
Assisted in remodelling
Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
Library Manager
University Of Delaware Physics Library
01.2007 - 12.2017
Independently managed daily activity at the Physics Library including evaluation of procedures and recommendations for modifications.
Hired, scheduled, trained, supervised and processed payroll for up to nine student assistants per semester.
Created and maintained spreadsheets for all campus departmental libraries.
Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using designated software.
Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
Maintained continuous knowledge of current and newly developed industry technology, making proactive suggestions to improve AV offerings and strategies.
Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
Library Coordinator
University Of Delaware Morris Library
03.1993 - 01.2007
Instrumental in managing four branch libraries as needed and on short notice, including scheduling, supervising and processing payroll for student assistants
Perform complex searches in the library system and used the management module to process books, bind journals and addressed circulation operations
Used Microsoft to create and maintain a variety of spreadsheets and reports monthly and annually.
Provided collection development assistance for four departmental libraries.
Involved in three major library renovations
Education
Associate of Arts - Philosophy Continuing Education Student
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
Skills
Equipment Operations
Reading Comprehension
Library Reference
Literary Knowledge
Administrative Support
Circulation Desk Management
Interlibrary Loan Processes
Database Systems
Library Design
Materials Management
Timeline
Library Specialist
Delaware Technical And Community College
08.2017 - 03.2020
Library Manager
University Of Delaware Physics Library
01.2007 - 12.2017
Library Coordinator
University Of Delaware Morris Library
03.1993 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Philosophy Continuing Education Student