Learning Resource Center Assistant

Posted on: 2006-03-18

FOLCROFT, PA 19032-0335

Home Phone: (484) 493-1214                    Cell Phone: (484) 988-1535

                                                         Email:       [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

            Seeking a challenging professional position in a technologically advanced information center.  Making information accessible to the patron, as well as teaching library skills and other necessary techniques.  Experienced in a large variety of library situations, (reference, research, especially cataloging, other technical services work, and interlibrary loan). Expertise in many computer formats and applications. Flexibility in working with a diverse range of customers and staff.

WORK HISTORY                      

April 2009-          Learning Resource Center Assistant/Computer Lab Monitor, Strayer University Delaware County Campus, Springfield PA

• Provided all library services and computer lab instruction and computer upgrades.
• Demonstrated the use of computers and online services via Strayer Online, as well as online databases, and Information Literacy presentations on use of the LRC.
• Served as Interim Manager three times.

Sept. 2007-        Library Assistant, Folcroft Public Library, Folcroft, PA     

• Provided library services and library instruction to the public including computers. book check-in and check-out, Interlibrary loan, and reference questions.
• Assists director in compiling library statistics.
• Assists director in other duties as needed.

Sept. 2002-June 2004    Medical Librarian I, Main Line Health System, Lankenau Hospital Library, Wynnewood, PA

• Provided all library services, cataloging, journal check-in,bindery, preparing searches for doctors and nurses’, collection development and reference duties.
• Furnished Interlibrary Loan Services using DOCLINE and QUICKDOC from NLM.
• Worked at other libraries throughout the Main Line Health System.
  

Sept. 2001- June 2007     Evening Supervisor, Drexel University, Medical Libraries, Center City, Hahnemann Campus Library, Philadelphia, PA

• Administered reference services and library instruction to students, faculty, residents and staff.
• Supervised student assistants at the circulation desk and shelving.
• Worked on other projects.
• Provided help with Interlibrary loan services
• Learned Illiad from Document Delivery Coordinator.

Aug.1999-Aug. 2001        Librarian I, Catalog Librarian Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jack R. Hunt Library Daytona Beach, FL

• Created original and copy cataloging in all formats with Endeavour’s Voyager System, OCLC, LC Classification, and Subject Headings AACR2R, CD-ROM databases, and the Internet.
• Provided weekly reference deskwork, teaching databases to students, faculty, staff.
• Supervised two technicians.

 July 1994-July 1999       Librarian I, Catalog Librarian MCP Hahnemann University,     Hahnemann Library, Philadelphia, PA     

• Created original and copy cataloging of all formats with the Georgetown Automation System (LIS), and Innovative Interfaces, Inc.
• Used OCLC, LC and NLM Classification schemes and subject headings, CD-ROM databases and the Internet (Using Internet Explorer).
• Provided back up for Interlibrary loan librarian.
• Delivered daily reference deskwork while teaching databases to students, faculty and staff.

 May 1985-June 1994      Catalog Clerk, Hahnemann University Library, Philadelphia, PA

• Performed filing in the public and shelf list catalogs.
• Compiled department statistics.
• Conducted searches on OCLC, made labels for books.
• Modernized the card catalog into an online information system and worked back-up for circulation desk.

EDUCATION      

M.S. in Information Studies. Drexel University, College of Information Studies, 1987-1991.

                                      Gannon University, Earth Sciences 1984.

B.S.Ed. Library Science, Kutztown (State College) University of Pennsylvania, 1978-1982.

COMPUTER SKILLS       

Cataloging Products: OCLC Cataloging Micro-Enhancer for Windows, OCLC Label Program, OCLC Passport for Windows, OCLC Connexion, OCLC WorldCat.

 Interlibrary Loan Products: Docline, Quickdoc, OCLC Interlibrary Loan Module, OCLC Illiad.

 General Computer Products: Database searching (all kinds), Electronic journals and PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Front Page, Internet searching with Firefox, Internet Explorer.