Resume of Eric J.M. Salem

Eric J.M. Salem, BA, LT Dipl. (902) 835-5847

132 Basinview Drive

Bedford, NS B4A 3M9

ericjoemsalem@hotmail.com

E.J.M. Salem Music Library

Graduate of Library and Information Technology Diploma program
Pay attention to detail; enjoy learning new skills
Like to work in a team environment and on my own
Can communicate in English, French, and German

Librarian Skills

Catalogued books, documents, and videotapes using Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems according to AACR2 and ALA Filing Rules

Entered data and produced records using Eloquent Librarian software system, DB/Textworks, and In-magic Database

Labelled and shelved catalogued materials with call numbers and newspapers (vertical shelving); conducted regular shelfreading to make sure materials were in correct locations
Conducted literature searches using paper indexes and the Internet, photocopied or downloaded search results for library patrons

Weeded vertical files, books, and newspapers; discarded outdated reference materials

Managed circulation desk; checked periodicals and publishers’ catalogues

Repaired books replacing frayed spines and ripped pages

Posted e-mail bulletins on library list servers to communicate with other libraries

Assisted patrons with research using appropriate journals, encyclopedias, books, indexes, and databases (such as OPAC)
Used telephone to take reference inquiries and recorded accurate messages

Computer Skills

Comfortable using various computer programs including:

WordPerfect 6/6.1	MS Access	Eloquent Librarian	MS Internet Explorer
MS Word	MS Excel	MS Powerpoint	In-magic Database	Hummingbird DM	Standard for Administrative Records/Standard for Operational Records records management system (STAR/STOR RM system)	HTML Assistant Pro	Adobe Acrobat	MS Publisher
DB/Textworks	Netscape

Designed and updated personal website

Education and Professional Development

Library and Information Technician Diploma, 1999
Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Music and History), 1998
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
2 years towards Bachelor of Arts in Library Studies, 1995
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
C.E.G.E.P. Diploma in Arts, 1992
Centennial College, Montreal, QC

WordPerfect 6.1, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Access, DB/Textworks, and HTML Assistant Pro
Nova Scotia Community College, 1998
WordPerfect 6.0 and In-magic Database
Concordia University, 1995
Marketing Me Program Hill Consulting Services, 2001

Work Experience

Scanning and Records Management Project Clerk (contract)

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, Halifax, NS 2008

Resource Room Assistant (part time)

Team Work Cooperative and The WorkBridge, Halifax, NS 2008

Library Clerk (part time)

Spring Garden Memorial Library, Halifax, NS 2002-2007

Library Technician (work term)

Nova Scotia Teachers Union, Halifax, NS 1999

Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax, NS 1998

Music Librarian Researcher (work term) 1996–1997

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

Librarian (work term) 1996

Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities, Halifax, NS

Library Assistant (summer) 1994

Fraser-Hickson Institute, Montreal, QC

Enjoy playing a variety of musical instruments, singing, coin/stamp collecting, photography, videography, and Toastmaster

References available on request