MOGAMAT ZAAHIER EKSTEEN
Athlone
Summary
Library professional with extensive experience at University of Cape Town, specializing in information dissemination and customer service. Demonstrated success in improving library operations through effective communication and precise material processing. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, consistently delivering high-quality service and creating a welcoming environment for patrons.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERMEDIATE LIBRARY ASSISTANT: ACQUISITIONS
University of Cape Town
02.2023 - Current
- Binding material
- Prepare materials for binding (journals and books) across all libraries
- Check bound materials on return for accuracy
- Liaise with Finance department & the Director of IS&R regarding 'binding purchase orders'
- Liaise with the Facilities team regarding delivery & collection of prepared material for binding
- Physical process of new material (labelling, tattle tape, scanning process)
- Transfer of material to all libraries
- Process newspapers on Alma on a daily basis
- Unpacking of journals
- Assist with ad hoc duties as requested
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
University of Cape Town
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Working at circulation desk, lending and receiving library owned material
- Entering and updating student records on computers
- Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedures and then return them to shelves, files or designated storage areas.
- Respond to numerous reference questions on a daily basis, referring students to appropriate resources
- Stock Maintenance of library collections
- Designated First Aider in Library
- Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned
FINISHER
Paperjet Print
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Set up product compositions i.e., trimming for Posters, leaflets and booklets
- Assisting in signage installation i.e., proof or print sheets in order to detect errors and evaluate the adequacy of impression clarity
- Vinyl application on different substrates
- General housekeeping for work area
FOLDING OPERATOR/ GENERAL ASSISTANT
ABC Printer
05.2004 - 05.2014
- Tend operating machines that folds advertising literature, forms, letters or other paper sheets
- Ensure that work is done correctly and in good time, turning indicator knobs to adjust folding rollers, side guides and stops according to specified size and number of folds
- Collation, binding and trimming and book packaging assistance
- General Housekeeping including mail preparation
Education
BA - General Archives and Records Management
University of South Africa
01.2023
Higher Certificate - Records and Archives Management
University of South Africa
01.2018
National Senior Certificate -
Portland Secondary School
01.2003
Post-Graduate Diploma - Library And Information Science
University of Cape Town
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Customer experience
- Empathetic listening
- Persuasion skills
- Information dissemination
- Query assistance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Code B driver's license
References
Lecture: Theresa de Young
University of Cape Town
theresa.deyoung@uct.ac.za
021 6503094
Timeline
INTERMEDIATE LIBRARY ASSISTANT: ACQUISITIONS
University of Cape Town
02.2023 - Current
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
University of Cape Town
11.2015 - 01.2023
FINISHER
Paperjet Print
05.2014 - 10.2015
FOLDING OPERATOR/ GENERAL ASSISTANT
ABC Printer
05.2004 - 05.2014
BA - General Archives and Records Management
University of South Africa
Higher Certificate - Records and Archives Management
University of South Africa
National Senior Certificate -
Portland Secondary School
Post-Graduate Diploma - Library And Information Science
University of Cape Town
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