Resume Skills and Keywords for Librarian

A librarian is responsible for gathering, organising, and disseminating library materials such as books, films, and audio files. They work at public libraries, schools, and museums, among other places. They are responsible for issuing resources, classifying books, and performing routine audits.

Skills required for a Librarian's role:

  • Library Management 
  • MS Office Suite 
  • Sorting and Record-Keeping 
  • Book Issue and Submission 
  • Administration 
  • Communication

What recruiters look for in a Librarian's resume: 

  • Ability to collect and catalogue library resources including books, films, and publications.
  • Competent at helping readers locate reference and leisure reading materials.
  • Proficient to maintain library records and ensuring it is updated.

What can make your Librarian resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in library management

  • A detail-oriented personality with a course in strategic library planning and public library marketing. Experienced in working with school and college libraries. Possesses great communication, organisation skills and an ability to engage in a friendly interaction. 

Targeted job description 

  • Oversee the check-out process for books and other resource materials.
  • Organize and host book sales, author signings, and other reading events.
  • Clarify the use of library amenities and provide information about library policies.

Related academic background 

  • B.LIb | GKP College, Chandigarh | 2018 
  • Higher Secondary | Army Public School | 2015 
  • Senior Secondary | Army Public School | 2013

Sample Resume of Librarian in Text Format

SIMRAN KAUR 

Librarian 

9955759488 |  simrankaur34@gmail.com

House no. 56, Panchkula, Chandigarh 

SUMMARY 

A detail-oriented personality with a course in strategic library planning and public library marketing. Experienced in working with school and college libraries. Possessing great communication, organisation skills and an ability to engage in a friendly interaction. 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP

Assistant Librarian

PL College, Chandigarh | Nov 2018 – Jun 2019 

  • Conducted library and campus tours as well as marketed the library. Checked materials in and out while maintaining circulation records using Resource Mate 2.8. 
  • Helped students and faculty in using all resources in the library including computer hardware and software. 
  • Evaluated, managed, budgeted and cataloged library materials to develop library sections. 

Assistant Librarian

LPU Academy, Chandigarh | Jun 2018 – Nov 2018 

  • Created and maintained a manual card catalog for all grades. Sorted and maintained all library material in Excel form. 
  • Assisted faculty, staff and students whenever needed. 
  • Engaged students and educated sta by promoting library services such as e-books and databases

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Library Management 
  • MS Office Suite 
  • Sorting and Record Keeping 
  • Book Issue and Submission 
  • Administration 
  • Communication 

VOLUNTEERING 

  • Volunteered for awareness program on World Health Day, 2019. 
  • Volunteered for awareness programme on World Education Day, 2018 and 2017. 
  • Member of Padhaai NGO from 2016 to 2019. 

LANGUAGES 

  • English 
  • Hindi 
  • Punjabi 
  • Tamil 
  • Telugu 
  • Gujarati 

EDUCATION

  • B.LIb | GKP College, Chandigarh | 2018 
  • Higher Secondary | Army Public School | 2015 
  • Senior Secondary | Army Public School | 2013

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Certificates 

  • Certified public librarian in 2018. 

Courses 

  • Strategic planning for public library in 2019. 
  • Public library marketing and public relations in 2018. 
  • Language course in Tamil, Telugu and Gujarati Language in 2017. 

PARTICIPATIONS / SPORTS 

  • Participated in Run for a Cause Marathon in 2017 and 2018. 
  • participated in 300m race competition in 2017.