SIERRA
Rusnath Malangane
Librarian
Centurion
Summary
Entry-level Library Assistant currently pursuing Post Graduate Information Science . True team player experienced in circulation procedures, patron registration and cataloging materials. Customer-centered Library Assistant successful at working with different personalities and thrives on delivering top notch service. Dynamic and well-spoken .Expert user of SIERRA, SYMPHONY library system and Excel. Knowledge of library operations and services. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
Library Assistant
Eskia Mphahlele library
Pretoria
11.2022 - Current
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Assisted librarian with conducting library orientation for new assistants.
- Safeguarded library book and periodical inventory.
- Entered new transactions and updated records of library users.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
- Processed receipt of new book, audio visual and computer software inventory.
Producer
Blossom Pose Multimedia
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Liaise with managers to determine training needs and schedule training sessions
- Design effective training programs
- Select and book venues
- Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions
- Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos
- Support and mentor new employees, Finding and launching of the product
- Arranging financing and sponsors
- Overseeing and Coordinating the project
Space 4 Development
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Lead Generations
- Marketing and Research
- Marketing assistance
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Skills Facilitator
- Digititan
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Translation and information Studies
University of Limpopo
Limpopo South Africa 02.2022 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
University of Limpopo
Limpopo South Africa 02.2022 - Current
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint)Good communication skillsGood customer care skillsKnowledge of different types of information sourcesKnowledge to law relating to informationAbility to evaluate information and its sourceInformation retrieval skillsResearch skillsTeaching skillsICT skillsKnowledge and understanding of tools for organization of information such asAACR2,DDC, LCSH
Material check-in and check-out
Cataloging and shelving
Computer assistance
Damaged book removal
Patron registration
Database Management
Administrative support
Circulation desk
Written and oral communication
Shelf reading
Children's programs
Multitasking Abilities
PPE Compliance
Maintenance and Repair
Interpersonal Communication
Sorting materials
Program setup
Accomplishments
- Online Marketing Fundamentals certificate with Google
- Intermediate Computer Skills with L and P Computer Academy
Software
Symphony
Interests
Running
Reading
Writing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Timeline
Library Assistant
Eskia Mphahlele library
11.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
University of Limpopo
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Translation and information Studies
University of Limpopo
02.2022 - 01.2015
Producer
Blossom Pose Multimedia
01.2017 - 01.2018
Space 4 Development
01.2015 - 01.2016