Library Technician Resume

Library technicians handle the work of preparing books, newspapers, magazines, electronic resources and media circulation. They also help library patrons in searching the reference materials, do repairing work for damages for library assets, and other works as ordered. They work under the supervision of librarians. If you are looking for a career that can offer you an opportunity to read and preserve books of different topics, you can help yourself with this sample of library technician resume.

Resume Sample for Library Technician

Paul Womer
453, Grand Prix Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Email: wolmers@hotmail.com
Phone: (804) 668-8877

Career Objective: To seek a position of a library technician at any school or college where my skills can be used.

Summary of Qualifications:

Over 7 years of library technician experience

Excellent typing speed (60 wpm)

Having adequate knowledge on various methods of data analyzing

Excellent researching skills

Possess a natural numerical instinct

Expert in solving any library issues

Immense love for interacting with public and determining their tastes and needs of reading

Excellent ability in taking down dictation and following written instructions

Uncommon ability to adapt quickly to changes and work independently

Professional Experience:

Library Technician
State Library, Richmond University, VA
2011 - present

Update records of members into the system
Keep details about the books and the shelves they are stacked on
Attend and answer regular inquiries and forward them to the librarians for further assistance
Help patrons in finding the necessary reference materials
Sort the library products such as books, magazines, audio-visual equipments, and electronic resources and arrange them on the designated storage places
Do indexing and assign relevant codes using combination of alphabets and numbers for easy stocking and retrieving of the reference materials
Request patrons to maintain silence in the library, if required

Library Technician
Public Library, Richmond University, VA
2009 - 2011

Maintained the database of the library resources
Checked patrons' membership cards and issued new cards for proper identification
Collected fine from patrons for late payments
Organized and stack library materials on the shelves according to categories of books and subject matter
Compiled and maintained reference materials, magazines, newspapers, etc. and increased library collections
Verified the bibliography list for books and articles along with the details of author, publisher, title, edition and publication date
Reviewed subject matter and categorized materials accordingly using a classification system
Sent reminders to patrons about overdue materials

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Library Science
Richmond University, VA
2008