Library Technical Assistant Resume Grace Quinn Library Technical Assistant (510) 555-0148 grace.quinn@example.com gracequinn Oakland, CA 94612 STRENGTHS Accurate records Check bibliographic details and transaction entries against source records, helping keep shelf placement and account information dependable. Patient patron service Take time to clarify borrowing procedures and search options, helping visitors feel more confident locating materials. Practical problem solving Compare catalogs, bibliographies, and branch records when a title is hard to find, then explain useful alternatives to the patron. Staff coaching Walk newer colleagues through circulation and payment steps, sharing the small checks that make routine transactions more consistent. Organized materials handling Keep delivery, bindery, and repair items sorted into clear queues so each book reaches its next service point in good order. SKILLS Technical services Circulation services Preliminary cataloging Serials processing Bibliographic searching Collection inventory Materials routing Patron assistance Library account support Reference assistance Records management Payment recording Web content updates Staff instruction Displays and exhibits LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 8.8 Years Library Technical Assistant at Bayview Library District (3.8 Years) Library Assistant II at Harbor Point Public Library (2 Years) Library Assistant at Pine Creek County Library (2 Years) Library Services Assistant at Eastshore Community Library (1 Years) SUMMARY Library Technical Assistant with 8 years of public library experience across technical services , circulation , cataloging, and information access. Apply an Associate of Science in Library Information Technology to process library materials, prepare preliminary catalog records, assign Cutter numbers , and maintain accurate collection and transaction records. Help patrons locate resources and understand library procedures through courteous service in person and by phone, drawing on bibliographies, catalogs, and branch records to answer routine questions. Coordinate materials routing, inventory, and repair lists while contributing website updates, staff instruction, displays, and orderly branch operations. Bring practical experience with serials, patron accounts, payment records, and written correspondence across multiple library settings. EXPERIENCE Library Technical Assistant Bayview Library District Jan 2023 - Present Oakland, CA Process new materials , serials, copies, and patron requests across several collections, using established cataloging and circulation procedures to keep items discoverable and moving to the correct service points. Prepare preliminary catalog records and assign Cutter numbers , checking bibliographic details against source records to reduce filing inconsistencies and support accurate shelf placement. Resolve routine circulation questions at the desk and by phone, explain account and borrowing procedures, and locate requested materials using the catalog, reference sources , and branch records. Maintain inventory and repair lists, coordinate routing of items for delivery or bindery, and contribute updated electronic resource and service information to the library website. Update basic web pages for electronic resources and service notices, checking links and page layout before publication so visitors can find current library information. Prepare a shared desk guide and coach support staff through serials entry, item routing, and transaction checks, giving newer staff a consistent reference for routine procedures. Library Assistant II Harbor Point Public Library Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 Alameda, CA Coordinated daily circulation and material-request workflows for a busy neighborhood branch, balancing check-in, check-out , holds, and patron account updates while maintaining accurate transaction records. Researched hard-to-locate titles through bibliographies and library records, then communicated availability and alternatives to patrons in person and through written responses. Prepared incoming books and serials for processing, shelving, branch transfer, or repair, applying local filing practices and flagging damaged items for review. Trained newer support staff on routine circulation steps, payment recording , and file maintenance, reinforcing consistent handling of common service situations. Prioritized overlapping holds, phone inquiries, and desk requests by checking due dates and branch records , keeping urgent material requests visible during busy service periods. Showed new staff how to use circulation terminals and barcode scanners for check-in, check-out, and payment entries, then reviewed practice transactions for accurate records. Library Assistant Pine Creek County Library Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 Richmond, CA Supported technical services by entering new serials, updating material records, and preparing orders and additional-copy requests for staff review. Checked shelves and collection records during inventory cycles, resolving straightforward location discrepancies and documenting items needing repair or follow-up. Assisted patrons with library cards, overdue accounts , directional questions, and requests for materials while keeping interactions courteous and clear. Compared serial issue data and order slips with bibliographic records before submitting updates, helping staff resolve incomplete entries and maintain dependable collection files. Prepared routine letters and account notices from branch templates, checking names, dates, and balances against records before sending them to patrons. Library Services Assistant Eastshore Community Library Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 Berkeley, CA Sorted and prepared books for branch delivery, mailing, discard, and bindery , following handling instructions and maintaining organized work queues. Recorded payments and maintained routine files and correspondence, checking entries for completeness before submitting daily records. Helped open and close public service areas, kept shelves orderly, and prepared small displays that directed visitors to relevant collections and resources. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by branch colleagues for helping new support staff learn circulation steps, payment recording, and file maintenance at Harbor Point Public Library. Prepared concise displays at Eastshore Community Library that connected visitors with relevant collections and resources. EDUCATION Associate of Science Laney College 2017 Oakland, CA CERTIFICATIONS Library of Congress Classification and Cutter Numbering, Continuing Education 2023 Public Library Website Content and Accessibility Basics, Continuing Education 2024 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Cataloging Resources: Library of Congress Classification, Cutter numbers, bibliographic records Circulation Equipment: Barcode scanners, circulation terminals, self-checkout stations Library Discovery Systems: Online public access catalogs, integrated library systems, electronic resource portals Web Publishing Tools: HTML, CSS, content management systems Office Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook Library Record Formats: MARC 21, ISBN, ISSN SKILLS Technical services Circulation services Preliminary cataloging Serials processing Bibliographic searching Collection inventory Materials routing Patron assistance Library account support Reference assistance Records management Payment recording Web content updates Staff instruction Displays and exhibits PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, American Library Association, professional development and public library community. Member, California Library Association, participating in a statewide community for library services and technical practice. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)
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