Ralph Cooper Email & Phone Number

Experienced Librarian with a demonstrated history of working in the libraries industry. Skilled in Electronic Resources, Research, Public Libraries, and Cataloging. Strong education professional with a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) focused in Information and Library Science from Long Island University-SUNY Purchase. Possess a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate, Albany, NY

Listed skills include Teaching, Microsoft Office, Research, Community Engagement, and 4 others.

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  Reference Librarian Ii

  Yonkers Public Library

  Mar 1998 - Present - Yonkers, New York

  QUALIFICATIONS • Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate, Albany, NY• Ability to communicate with persons from various backgrounds and special needs• Familiar with numerous subjects, current events, scholarly and informational resources. • Experienced interviewing patrons to determine which materials meet their needs• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, computer programs and internet operation. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN II - Yonkers Public Library Yonkers, NY• Provide reference desk service to patrons to obtain book, reference and media sourcesrelated to their field of, study or research utilizing the library's catalog and database.• Assist patrons with the usage of computer programs.• Maintain a collection which encompasses Psychology, ESL (English as Second Language), Adult Education, Foreign Language, Mathematics and the Sciences.• Read reviews from professional library publications for the selection and purchase of books and materials relevant to collection development/maintenance.• Convey information to patrons as to special programs offered by the library and community.• Attend training seminars to keep abreast of new procedures pertinent to career enhancement and library functioning• Supervise monthly movie programs for patron entertainment.• Currently serving as an in-library referral liaison to the Cluster Program a community based program which provides social service assistance.• Certified Public Notary to provide the service to patrons and public.LIBRARY ASSISTANT- Yonkers Public Library Yonkers, NY • Assisted Librarians in all departments, processed inter library loans, cataloging, responded to telephone and desk inquiries and various related assignments. • Inventoried and updated the library’s periodicals, journal and magazine listings• Demonstrated the usages of the library’s automation systems and online resources to patrons.