Initiated and co-developed new online catalog to promote efficient student and faculty research
Develop instructional materials on research methods in various formats (web, multimedia, print)
Write and publish library blog and maintain social media pages
MariaGonsalves
Librarian
Librarian with nearly ten years of secondary and university experience. Specialized in developing research tools and courses to strengthen students’ research abilities. Skilled in translating library services and policies into tangible, comprehensible resources for students. Award-winning abilities in display development and implementation.
Professional Experience
Green Star College
Librarian June 2015 to Present 11 years & 1 month
Procter Grammar School
Librarian August 2014 to May 2015 10 months
Consulted with colleagues and teachers to develop and construct monthly displays on various academic topics, such as playwrights, African American history, and the Revolutionary War
Spearheaded project streamlining former magazine subscriptions and selecting new subscriptions that best fit the current needs of the teachers and students, saving the library $1,0000 annually.
Catalogued hundreds of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data on materials
Spearheaded project streamlining former magazine subscriptions and selecting new subscriptions that best fit the current needs of the teachers and students, saving the library $1,0000 annually.
Catalogued hundreds of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data on materials
Procter Grammar School
Assistant Librarian April 2013 to January 2014 10 months
Developed skills in reference, periodical, and special collections through supervised rotations
Oversaw daily patron services and assisted patrons with research questions
Created four displays that emphasized the diversity of the library’s collections, receiving an award for excellence in research for one display.
Oversaw daily patron services and assisted patrons with research questions
Created four displays that emphasized the diversity of the library’s collections, receiving an award for excellence in research for one display.
Education
Highland University
Masters in Education (August 2010 to March 2012)
Highland University
Bachelors of Education (September 2008 to May 2010)
Yale College
GCE Advanced Level (February 2006 to January 2008)
Personal Skills
Communicative
Facilitator
Pleasant
Technical Skills
- Cooperative
- Socialising
- time management
- Documentation
- Communication Skill
- Persuation Skills
- desktop operation
- Knowledge of Books
Personal
Gender
MaleRelocation
YesDate of Birth
1984/08/12Marital Status
MarriedHome Address
367 street, oakland road, USANationality
United StatesFreelance Available
YesDriving License
YesLanguages
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyFrench
Professional Working ProficiencySpanish
Elementary ProficiencyActivities & Interests
Web Surfing
Galleries
Meet People
Travelling
Painting
Reading
