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- Coordinate and deliver Youth Services programming at a system and branch level- Coordinate creation of Storytime Time takeaway resource kits for educator use- Connect with Community members via programming both within community and inside library walls

- Outreach to Newcomer Families and partners in Surrey- Youth Services representative for Newcomer and English Language Learners (ELL) Strategic Team to ensure English Language Learners have visible representation- Act on behalf of Branch manager upon their absence

- Coordinate and deliver Youth Services programming at a system and branch level with a focus on Early Years- Connect with Community members via programming both within community and inside library walls

Surrey, Bc

- Liaise with the School district to communicate and assess service opportunities (ie. programs, resources, library tours) for School aged (K-7) children -Form connections with Teacher-Librarians and Teachers to reciprocate learning opportunities for children-Recommends procedures and practices for public services to enhance service-Participates in planning, promoting, leading, delivery and evaluation of branch and system initiatives, services and programs-Liaise with… Show more - Liaise with the School district to communicate and assess service opportunities (ie. programs, resources, library tours) for School aged (K-7) children -Form connections with Teacher-Librarians and Teachers to reciprocate learning opportunities for children-Recommends procedures and practices for public services to enhance service-Participates in planning, promoting, leading, delivery and evaluation of branch and system initiatives, services and programs-Liaise with community organizations to increase community engagement and promote library use-Manage and maintains library collections-Participates in committees Show less

Surrey, Bc

Connect individuals with the information that they seek and support individuals in their quest for knowledge. Co-lead Teen Services and responsible as Librarian in Charge for branch manager in their absence.Connect community members to the information that they are seeking through: - investigation and navigation of various information sources - co-creating welcoming, safe and accessible spaces with staff - introducing tools to empower customers' access to information… Show more Connect individuals with the information that they seek and support individuals in their quest for knowledge. Co-lead Teen Services and responsible as Librarian in Charge for branch manager in their absence.Connect community members to the information that they are seeking through: - investigation and navigation of various information sources - co-creating welcoming, safe and accessible spaces with staff - introducing tools to empower customers' access to information including e-materials, online resources and reference materials. Show less

Canada

- Assist both public and lawyer clients with computer based information- Make referrals to other resources- Materials processing- Library maintenance including book shelving and circulation duties

Medicine Hat, Canada

Responsible to provide support and training services to Shortgrass Library System's 14 member libraries and their staff. - Designed and implemented instructional material, reading lists and resource guides on online resources for system-wise use - Increased frequency and quality of system-wide communication through production of quarterly newsletters including library highlights, achievements and links to professional development opportunities - Connect patrons to a wider… Show more Responsible to provide support and training services to Shortgrass Library System's 14 member libraries and their staff. - Designed and implemented instructional material, reading lists and resource guides on online resources for system-wise use - Increased frequency and quality of system-wide communication through production of quarterly newsletters including library highlights, achievements and links to professional development opportunities - Connect patrons to a wider range of resources through co-managing InterLibrary Loans and Tech-troubleshooting. Show less

Connect, inspire and explore the information web with community members across the library system. - Identify diverse community needs and provide reference services corresponding to those needs - Lead numerous information and technology classes and programs, including all-ages storytimes, program hosting and community engagement events.

City Of Surrey

Investigate, discover, navigate the information web to connect community members to the information that they are seeking. - Efficiently and accurately assist community members access informational needs- Provide One-on-one Technology help on computers, smartphones and tablets- Deliver early years programming including all ages storytimes- Coordinate and manage volunteers at Special events such as the Early Years Festival at Guildford Town Centre Mall.

- Digitize and publicize the Local History Documents of the Squamish Board of Trade (now Squamish Chamber of Commerce) from 1926 to present date- Categorize and sort through material to identify and populate key metadata fields -Invite community member interaction and engagement by asking strategic questions.

Work virtually alongside librarians throughout British Columbia to provide learners, educators and researchers with a post-secondary focus in accessing information throughout the province. Provide assistance with the focus on teaching users to be self-sufficient learners.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Attended to customer inquiries on products and services while employing the InFlow inventory system to manage the inventory, labeling and updates of items. Promoted the store by creating handouts and an online presence on Facebook and Wordpress.

Squamish, British Columbia

Working to invite increased patron participation in recording the local history of the District by preparing the launch of a living database. Identify, categorize and sort key sources of information. Update and re-organize website and OPAC.

Humanities And Social Sciences Library (Rutherford)

Employed Workflows circulation module to efficiently discharge library materials; accurately sorted material for redistribution and transit to and from other libraries.

Edmonton, Alberta

Delivered mail internally at the Stanley Milner Branch. Opened and unpacked parcels of new library material. Packed, unpacked, sorted and filed interlibrary loan materials.

Edmonton, Alberta

Contributed positively to the EPL team environment by interacting with the community for both non-outreach and outreach programming. Promoted the Summer Reading Program and provided options and employed the library database to assist customers find the answer to their inquiries.

Richmond, Bc

Under the direction of the Acting facilities coordinator, job shadowed various roles from roving Library assistant to Youth librarian and was also provided with the opportunity to co-run the Earth day event while supervising three student volunteers and create two library resources to support healthy aging.

Vancouver, Bc

Attended to customer inquiries on products and services and managed the cash area in a team-based retail environment; rung through sales and processed special orders.

As a member of the sales team, responded to inquires on products and services and maximized store sales by consistently providing exceptional customer experience.- Provided assistance locating and reserving materials for customers.- Kept up-to-date on promotions and actively passed the information on to customers.

- Created engaging educational material designed to meet student's interests to facilitate acquisition of the English language. - Team taught with over 20 different teachers to deliver engaging lessons of up to 40 students per class who successfully demonstrated the acquisition of new concepts in conversations and activities.- Assisted 3 junior high school students create and present their respective speech for a speech contest of which one student won 2nd place out of 40 other… Show more - Created engaging educational material designed to meet student's interests to facilitate acquisition of the English language. - Team taught with over 20 different teachers to deliver engaging lessons of up to 40 students per class who successfully demonstrated the acquisition of new concepts in conversations and activities.- Assisted 3 junior high school students create and present their respective speech for a speech contest of which one student won 2nd place out of 40 other competitors.- Collaborated with staff and students to build a friendly school community. Show less

- Acted as an liaison between English teachers and Japanese staff members.- Performed receptionist functions: answered phone calls, employed copy and fax machines, prepared documents, answered inquiries, prepared and distributed refreshments, proofread exercises for publication and received documents.- Deliver 6-7 hours of student accommodated lessons per week to adults and children as young as four.- Maintained regular communication with parent/guardians and sister… Show more - Acted as an liaison between English teachers and Japanese staff members.- Performed receptionist functions: answered phone calls, employed copy and fax machines, prepared documents, answered inquiries, prepared and distributed refreshments, proofread exercises for publication and received documents.- Deliver 6-7 hours of student accommodated lessons per week to adults and children as young as four.- Maintained regular communication with parent/guardians and sister school staff.- Actively participated in and led various extra-curricular activities; provided constructive feedback for areas in need of further improvement. Show less

- Acted as a grassroots Canadian Ambassador in a town of 9500 people to increase cultural understanding and assist teach approximately 15-20 hours of ESL in public school settings to approximately 300 students, working with up to 24 instructors.- Planned, managed and generated pertinent classroom activities that focused on applying English concepts learned within class for 9 different schools with populations ranging from 10-100 students. - Initiated pen-palling project with… Show more - Acted as a grassroots Canadian Ambassador in a town of 9500 people to increase cultural understanding and assist teach approximately 15-20 hours of ESL in public school settings to approximately 300 students, working with up to 24 instructors.- Planned, managed and generated pertinent classroom activities that focused on applying English concepts learned within class for 9 different schools with populations ranging from 10-100 students. - Initiated pen-palling project with students in Florida to make English learning meaningful for approximately 100 Grade 8 and 9 students. Show less

- Dealt with new and old passports, made receipts and handled cash for services (notary and passport applications) rendered. - Collaborated with staff to welcome approximately 60 new English Teachers to Japan.

- Contacted approximately 100 medical and legal institutions over the phone to update consulate manuals used in emergencies.- Organized and discarded withdrawn caseloads and performed other duties as required.

- Shelved, shelf-read, straightened and retrieved missing books- Increased patron accessibility to library and audio-visual material through regular stack maintenance and inventory of new journals- Assessing individuals' behaviours to determine those in need of assistance

- Checked-in and check-out of library materials.- Handled cash for late fees and for distributing and receiving copy cards.- Shelf-read, straightened and retrieved missing library material.- Efficiently processed library material by creating book-trucks for shelving and delivering reserved material to the front desk for pick-up.

- Stamped, labeled, taped new books for circulation - Processed book covers by Vista-foil or by lamination - Tattle taping books, magazines, pamphlets and music scores

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis), Library And Information Studies

Activities and Societies: Active member of the Freedom of Informational Professionals, Partner's Week and Future Librarian of Intellectual.

Arts, Geography, Education

Majored in Geography (Human Geography focus), Minored in Education (Special Education); Attained 'Certificate of Liberal Arts', worked.