Sample Librarian Resume

Librarians are associated with books. They are also called as 'masters of books' modern librarians deal with various formats of information. They deal with web searching, magazines, books, maps, photographs, audio-video recordings etc. They always provide information services such as coordinating public programs, computer education and training, and providing help to the handicapped. One needs to have master's degree in library science to become a librarian. There can be different types of librarians such as system librarians, technical service librarians, instruction librarians, public service librarians, media specialists and school librarians. Some representative functions of librarians include, answering questions through mail, telephone, and fax, finding the interesting topics for their constituencies, and managing information resource access. The candidate in the profile has worked as Reference Librarian and Assistant Reference Librarian. He has more than 20 years of experience.

Mr. Edward Burwell
324, Park Street,
Hopkinton, RI-33423
Email: burwell@hotmail.com
Phone: 994-445-3344

Objective: Seeking a position of a librarian in any public or company library to use my skills and knowledge.

Skills and Abilities:

Technical Competency Information Seeking Information Management
Cataloging Organizing Interpersonal Communication

Personal Attributes:

Professionalism
Enthusiasm
Flexibility
Leadership

Educational Background:

Master's degree in Library Science from St.Vincent College,Hopkinton,MA
Master of Arts in Information and Learning Technology from Ohio University
Certified Course in ICT troubleshooting from CERA institute, New York

Others Achievements:

Attended national seminar for librarians at New York in 2009
Attended librarians' workshop at Oxford University in 2010
Successfully completed online Professional Development and Media Specialist course

Professional Experience:

Providence Public Library, Providence, RI
Reference Librarian
1999-Until date
Roles and Responsibilities:

To acquire, organize and disseminate many resources to meet various needs of the community
To assist the public in accessing the Internet and other technical services
To work with museums and educational services to develop initiatives in the community
To update newly released publications
To provide services to alone and aloof groups of the society
To help colleagues and other members of the society to access the ICT
To look after the building of new libraries
To manage a staff of 10 working the library

Coyle Free Library, Benson, RI
Assistant Reference Librarian
1990-1995
Roles Responsibilities:

To teach the people on the use of library and its resources
To promote the importance of library in the community
To answer telephone calls and e mail to satisfy various public queries
To recommend good reading material to increase the number of readers
To provide information service to various businesses
To work as technology mediator by assisting the people in the use of technology to gain information
To prepare presentation about the library for the public
To organize and coordinate different projects and services for the users
To separate good information and bad information from the database

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading
Bookkeeping
Stamp collecting
Playing Billiards

References:

Mr. Romeo Porter
Library Director, Providence Public Library, Providence, RI
Jinsy Hemmings
Catalog Librarian, Coyle Free Library, Benson, RI

Sample Librarian Resume 2

A librarian is in charge of handling the various activities that take place in a public library. They assist library members in locating books and request for new books from the governing body of the library, based on requests by its members. They are also responsible for the overall maintenance and well being of the library. Due to the introduction of technology in library work, librarians should be proficient in the usage of different library database software applications that are used for the faster finding and retrieval of books. In order to work as a librarian, one must complete a master's degree in library science. While applying for the job position of a librarian, one must possess a well written resume that highlights the career achievements and qualifications of the person. Refer to the sample librarian resume given below to gain better knowledge on writing your own professionally appealing resume.

Erik T. Cook
4832 Poco Mas Drive
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-560-5539
Email ID: erik.cook@mail.com

Objective:

To obtain a position in the field of library science, where one can excel in terms of knowledge related to the field.

Experience:

Assistant Librarian Fiction, Teen and Periodicals Department, April 1995 to present

Provide circulation and reference services, including research utilizing the Internet and various databases
Advise readers on fiction and young adult literature
Create and maintain booklists and displays
Process and maintain magazine and newspaper collections
Mentoring and training fellow coworkers
Prepare, track, and process bindery shipments
Operate switchboard and provide clerical assistance

Skills and Experience:

Volunteer Work, Deaf Community Center
general web applications
Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, advanced research on licensed databases and
Literary Magazine, editor and distributor for Ellipsis Magazine
Interpersonal Skills, technical, academic and creative writing skills, effective verbal communication skills, excellent customer service skills, public speaking Language Skills, three semesters of American Sign Language

Education:

Master of Science, Information Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC August 1995
Bachelor of Science, Sociology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, August 1990