Librarian Sample Resume


Angela Martin
434 23rd Ave. West
New York, New York
Home: 212-333-9999
Cell: 212-333-9998
E-mail: angiemlib@library.com
 Objectives:
  • To attain a leading librarian position in an academic/college level
 Achievements/Skills:
  • Sixteen years of significant experiences in Library Sciences.
  • Familiarity with various inventory management practices and reference skills.
  • Extensive experience with management, auditing, and training.
  • Solid organizational abilities.
  • Proficient in numerous Microsoft computer programs including, Word, Excel, Front Page, MS Publisher, and Office Suite. Also adept with most Apple hardware and software.
  • Outstanding skills to communicate with people of all backgrounds and ages.
  • Exceptional ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with colleagues, co-workers, as well as, the public.
  • Excellent ability to follow current trends relating to computers, publishing, and all other electronic and written media.
  • Awarded 'Librarian of the Year' from New Jersey Library Association.
 Education:Education: Master of Library Science July 1992
Bachelor of Arts, English Minor, Computer Science May 1991
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
 Work Experience:

Academic Librarian, (current position) New York Public Library, NYC, starting May 2004

My duties include:

  • Supervision of computer lab and training of all library associates in various search engine techniques.
  • Supervision of extensively used Local Area Network.Collection and preparation of materials for usage.
  • Collection and preparation of materials for usage.
  • Examine customer's needs to determine what information is appropriate, in addition to, search for, obtain, and supply the materials.
  • Manage assistants responsible for computer documentation, office cards, and various other access tools.
  • Compilation of book lists, articles, and periodicals on particular topics. Also responsible for analyzing these materials.
  • Responsible for development and design of monthly library newsletter with circulation of 10,000 subscribers +.

Reference Librarian, County Library, Jersey City, New Jersey, September 1992-April 2004.

My duties included:
  • Specialty in reference desk research.
  • Assisted on-line users in search various web catalogues and CD-ROM databases.
  • Helped with technical instruction with entire library staff.
  • Responsible for extensive knowledge and inventory of computer bookstore.
  • Assisted with development and maintenance of library website; also responsible for responding to online request for articles and book titles.
 Professional Affiliations:American Library Association
American Society of Information Sciences
 References:Available upon request.