Librarian Resume

by Lisa McGrimmon

This librarian resume is a good example of how to show yourself in your best possible light when you have a recent gap in your work history. This resume minimizes the gap as much as possible, and highlights all of the strengths this person has to offer an employer.

Susan Jobseeker
93 Any Street, City, State

sjobseeker@emailprovider.com
Home: (555) 000-0000
Cell: (000) 000-0000

PROFILE

Children's librarian with eight years of experience working in community and academic libraries.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established and ran two popular parent and child preschool programs for children 18 months to 2 years and for children aged 2 to 3 years, encouraging the development of early literacy skills though songs, rhymes and storytelling.
Created and implemented popular new summer and March Break children's programs which were consistently fully booked on the first available registration day and increased use of the children's library by 20% during March Break and summer months
Developed thorough knowledge of children's books, reference materials and computer software
Implemented and managed library social media marketing on Facebook, which increased community involvement in and awareness of library programs

EXPERIENCE

Faketown Public Library, City, State
Head Children's Librarian (2011-2013)
Librarian (2008-2011)

2008-2013

Assisted local teachers with research projects and conducted guided tours of the library for local public school classes
Wrote monthly children's library newsletter
Developed educational series for parents where local experts presented information about topics such as computer safety for children, early literacy development, and healthy development
Identified and recommended new materials for purchase
Assisted patrons at the circulation desk
Supervised and trained 10-12 library volunteers
Instructed patrons in the use of online resources

Faketown University Library, City, State
Library Assistant

2006-2007

Assisted patrons at the circulation desk
Shelved books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, located missing items and kept library collection in order

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree, English, Faketown University, City, State

2007

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fundraiser, Community Literacy Network, City, State

2010-present

Part of a team that has raised $20,000 for local literacy organization

Here is a look at how the formatting of this librarian resume helps to minimize the gap in this person's work history and make a great impression on potential employers.