Collection Development Librarian Resume

Howard Crowther

320 Midway Road

Ola, AR 72853

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To become a part of your team and serve as Collection Development Librarian.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in acquisition, collection development and access of library information resources
• Immense knowledge of library practices and collection development policies
• Extensive knowledge of library cataloging procedures and collection analysis practices
• Familiarity with using automated acquisitions system, MS Office and internet
• Ability to review, acquire and maintain library resources in all formats
• Ability to interact with staff, patrons, and vendors in a professional manner

Professional Experience:

Collection Development Librarian

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

August 2012 – Present

Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained collection of print-based and electronic resources for library.
• Created, implemented and revised collection development policies of library.
• Promoted library collections and resolved various collection-related issues.
• Interpreted and explained library related policies to patrons, as needed.
• Answered queries of patrons and provided reference services, as requested.
• Attended various staff meetings and participated in professional development activities.

Collection Development Librarian

Federal Reserve Board of Governors

May 2009 – July 2012

Responsibilities:

• Procured, catalogued, maintained and evaluated library resource materials.
• Supervised and evaluated collection development and acquisition activities.
• Monitored, controlled and documented expenditure related to collection development.
• Developed, implemented and communicated collection development policy and guidelines.
• Identified, assessed and utilized new collection development tools, efficiently.
• Developed and maintained positive business relationships with vendors.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Management

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA