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Beth Rafuse
107 Bucheron Cres
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
B4E 3E9
(902) 441-2780
beth.rafuse@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to work productively within a team in a fast-paced and stressful environment
  • Proficient in the use of many computer programs including the Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect and a variety of Windows operating systems
  • Familiar with integrated library systems such as InMagic, Follet, and Sirsi Knowledge of acquisitions through class work Knowledge of MARC coding, AACR2 and LC classification
  • Able to take and follow directions efficiently
  • Typing speed of 60 words per minute
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Certified in Superhost and WHMIS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Library Support Specialist September 2008 - June 2009 Halifax Regional School Board
  • shelved books and other library materials
  • completed day to day office work using photocopiers, fax machines and other office tools
  • organized and maintained periodicals
  • issued and received library materials
  • placed book orders
  • facilitated use of library materials with students and teachers
  • assisted teaching staff in coordinating library activities
  • experience using and demonstrating current technology to library patrons
  • operated automated library catalogue
  • registered patrons in the patron database
Library Clerk September 2007 – August 2008 Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
  • completed both copy and original cataloguing using an integrated library system
  • filed inter library loan return/request slips
  • worked at circulation desk
  • shelved books and other library materials
  • received delivery and sent items to proper locations
  • completed day to day office work using photocopiers, fax machines and other office tools
  • registered patrons in the patron database
Clerk - Work term January 2007 Office of Economic Development, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • record classification
  • preparing record transmittal lists
  • assisting with record management guidelines
  • assisting with records inventories
Community Access Program Youth Trainer June 2006 - August 2006 Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
  • trained patrons in the use of various computer programs and internet usage
  • assisted with summer reading program
  • worked as a team member on children’s programs
  • completed both copy and original cataloguing using an integrated library system
  • received delivery and sent items to proper locations
Work term May 2006 Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
  • completed both copy and original cataloguing using an integrated library system
  • filed inter library loan return/request slips
  • worked at circulation desk
  • shelved books and other library materials
Community Access Program Youth Trainer December 2004 -August 2005 Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, Trenton, Nova Scotia
  • trained patrons in the use of various computer programs and internet usage
  • organized children’s computer camps
  • filled in for regular library clerk at circulation desk
Office Clerk June - August 2004 Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
  • mailed inter library loans back to lending libraries
  • received delivery and sent books to proper locations
    • shelved books and other library material
EDUCATION
Library and Information Technology Diploma 2005 - 2007 Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia Community College High School Diploma 2003 - 2004 New Glasgow, NS
North Nova Education Centre
CERTIFICATIONS
Super Host Atlantic - 2006 WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - 2005 OHS - Occupational Health and Safety - 2005
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