Belinda Phiri
Summary
At Belvedere Teachers College, I excelled as a Library Assistant, streamlining book return processes and significantly enhancing shelf organization. My adeptness in computer literacy and strong written communication facilitated efficient patron assistance and inventory management, ensuring a secure, well-maintained library environment and promoting superior service and resource accessibility.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Belvedere Teachers College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Ensured timely access to resources by efficiently processing incoming books, periodicals, and multimedia items.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Provided valuable research assistance to patrons seeking information or guidance on various topics.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Conducted library orientations for new users, promoting awareness of library services and resources.
- Conducted inventory audits to maintain accurate count of materials, ensuring library efficiency.
- Streamlined book return processes, significantly reducing misplaced inventory and improving shelf organization.
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
Education
National Diploma - Library And Information Science
Gweru Polytechnic College
Gweru, Zimbabwe12.2023
Skills
Written and oral communication
Computer Literacy
Cataloging and shelving
Shelf reading
Additional Information
Date of Birth: 23 March 2001
Possesses a Clean Class 2 Drivers License
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
REFERENCES
Mr T Makombore
Head of Department
Library and Information Science
Gweru Polytechnic
+263773 740 988
Mr L Kagwiro
Senior Librarian
Belvedere Teachers College
+263772 364 357
Timeline
Library Assistant
Belvedere Teachers College
01.2023 - 12.2023
National Diploma - Library And Information Science
Gweru Polytechnic College
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