Library Technician Resume

A library is a place wherein huge number of books, videos, etc., are stored, and registered users can use the same as and when required. It is place that provides all sorts of reference material and reading material for students, researchers, book lovers, etc. Maintaining these books and videos is a tedious task because there are different categories and locating the right book might get difficult. Thus, there needs to be a system in place for the same. Besides the librarian, who manages the books in the library, there are many technical support activities that help in maintaining the database and inventory of the library. These responsibilities come under the purview of a Library Technician, also known as Media Aide, or Library Technical Assistant. The basic job role of this person is to assist the Librarian in operating computer systems, maintaining inventory systems, maintaining the video library, and any other technical assistance required in the library. Usually, the technician works under the supervision of a Librarian, but with the advancements of technology and more and more use of the same in operating a library, these technicians function independently and take the place of a librarian. Thus, the two job roles can be easily carried out by a technician but not necessarily will a Librarian be able to work as a Library Technician.

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Career Objective:

Willing to work with some of the renowned libraries of USA such that my technical expertise in managing a library could be used to the fullest. I am capable of managing a library independently as I am aware of all the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian, and am willing to accept a profile that requires both the job roles to be fulfilled.

Career Summary:

Having worked in this field for almost 5 years, am currently employed at the City Center Library as a Senior Library Technician. I work under the supervision of the librarian and assist her in effective management of the library. I have gained thorough expertise in handling all the technical requirements of a library and am capable of working in team or independently.

Summary of Skills:

• Good at data mining and data analysis
• Thorough with all the technicalities involved in different operating systems used to maintain huge resource of books in the library
• Good at using inventory update software to make sure that all the books are properly coded and updated in the records
• Good at using different operating systems and software used in library management
• Worked on development of eBooks to promote certain books published by the library
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Professional Experience:

Current Employer: City Center Library, Fort Lauderdale, FL. (2008-till date)
Designation: Library Technician
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work in coordination with the Librarian, and maintain all the technical systems of the library effectively
• Responsible for implementing various software and applications that help in making library management effective
• Responsible for updating computerized records and inventory tracking applications to help keep a track of all books, videos, etc., in the library
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the bar code scanning to make sure that all the details of the books are entered in the system correctly
• Responsible for biometric identification of members of library and updating their computerized records
• Responsible for operations and maintenance of all the technical software and applications used in the library

Previous Work Experiences:

Town Hall Library, Fort Lauderdale, FL. (2006-2008)
Designation: Jr. Technician
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sr. Technician and Librarian
• Assist in operation, maintenance, and implementation of different software and applications to be used in the library
• Assist in updating computerized records of all the members
• Assist in operating the inventory tracking system to ensure availability of books in the library

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Arts, University of St. Pope, Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 2006
• Diploma in Library Management and Technicalities, Florida - 2006

Computer Skills:

• Thorough with computer operations, applications, and software pertaining to library management

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading, web surfing, social networking, and playing on-line games

Flexibility:

Willing to relocate to Connecticut

References:

Available on request

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