Sample
Librarians Resume
Due to the strong emphasis of experience and particularly education in
the librarian field, the chronological resume is the
best
format to use when writing a librarian resume.
This resume format highlights both nicely.
The librarians resume example below is written using this format.
Note the resume begins with a strong objective statement.
Sarah Elizabeth Wetherly
2345
Cobb Lane
Midtown,
MA 55555
1-555-555-1212
sewetherly@email.com
Objective:
A challenging and rewarding position as a librarian
Professional
Experience
| Midtown
Public Library |
|
Midtown,
MA |
| Head
Librarian |
|
Aug 2001 to Present |
- Maintained the library’s
collections of books, serial publications, documents, audio visual and
other materials
- Supervised a staff of four assistants
- Handled grand writing responsibilities
- Spearheaded library expansion projects
- Conducted acquisitions of reference
materials
- Directed Children’s Summer
Reading Program
- Selected, ordered, cataloged and
classified materials
- Prepared budget
- Planned, directed and carried out special
projects involving library promotion
| Fenton
Avenue Public Library |
|
Boston,
MA |
| Reference
Librarian |
|
1996 to 2001 |
- Assisted groups and individuals in
locating and obtaining materials
- Furnished information on library
activities,facilities, rules and services
- Explained and assisted in the use of
reference sources, such as card catalog, book and periodical indices to
locate information
- Described and demonstrated procedures for
searching catalog files
- Assembled and arranged displays of books
and other library materials
- Maintained reference and circulation
materials
- Answered correspondence on special
reference subjects
- Compiled list of library materials
according to subject and interests
Education
University of Massachusetts; Boston, MA
B.A.,
Library Sciences
|
The applicant might also wish to include other sections such as notable
accomplishments, awards or honors. A section on community involvement
would also be quite appropriate for this field.
In addition, the sample librarian resume above allows sufficient room
to include information regarding associations and
professional
memberships. Remember that strong ties to the community is an
advantage in this field.
You are welcome to copy / use this sample librarians resume for your
personal use only.
