Sample Librarian Resume

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, April1995 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