Library assistant or librarian’s primary duty is to manage a library by helping customers locate a book, checking books at the front desk and arranging books according to their categorization. They manage inquiries over the counter through mail or phone. A library assistant responsibilities includes helping customers locate book and other material online, sorting books, registering new customers, maintaining and updating new customer profile, cataloging new arrivals, assisting customers with internet access, organizing and repairing damaged book, inspecting the condition of book before and after check out to find out any damage on behalf of customer, managing inquiries over the counter, organizing library event and reading sessions, managing the payment of fines, cataloging audio-visual material, avoiding any disruptions in the library, processing new books and maintaining library data using new software system. A library assistant should have experience in a customer service role. They must be computer savvy and should possess outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
Library Assistant Resume
Name: Ruth Ruley
Address: 1856 Glen Street, Bowling Green, KY 24503
Phone: 574 – 318-706
Email: [email protected]
Current Job: Library Assistant, Friends Library, Bowling Green, KY
Objective:
Friendly library assistant with a thorough understanding of literature and experience leading book club meetings. Desire to help children to become better readers and the ability to offer book recommendations based on age and reading level. Adept assisting students with research projects utilizing a computer cataloging system and keeping students informed about changes in the library. Seeking for a job as a library assistant and help in daily library tasks using organization and research skills thereby making the establishment of a one-stop destination for books on various subjects.
Skills:
- Extremely organized and dedicated to student education
- Able to relate to students and their education need
- Excellent organization and communication skill
- Proficient in social media and very strong computer skill
- Excellent follow-up and customer relation skill
Work Experience
Library Assistant, Friends Library, Bowling Green, KY ( 2016 – present )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helping patron at the public service desk in locating reference material
- Maintaining membership record and communicating with accounts department for billing
- Performing task necessary to build and spread library goodwill in the community
- Taking regular feedback from customers and improve the stock of book collection
Library Assistant, Harry Truman Elementary School, New Parkland, CA (2014 – 2016 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for returning books to their proper place.
- Assisted students in finding reference material needed for a research project
- Assisted keeping library website material updated
Library Assistant, Reading Lovers Library, Bowling Green, KY (2012 – 2014 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helped patron searching and finding relevant books, journals, and periodicals
- Maintained list of available books and provided assistance to the accounting department in filing invoices
- Ensured customer request is met within a set time
Education:
Masters in Library Science – University of California, CA
Bachelor Degree in Library Science – Wisdom College, Bowling Green, KY
High School: Vera Lynn Senior High School, Bowling Green, KY
Reference:
George Daniel, Library Assistant, Friends Library, Bowling Green, KY
Personal Information:
- Civil Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 18/8/1997
- Hobbies: Cooking and gardening
