Josh Ward
Douglas
Summary
Organized student librarian with hands-on experience in library management systems and cataloguing. Skilled at helping students find research resources, using and managing the library database, and maintaining a quiet study environment. Demonstrated strengths include strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a skill for learning new systems quickly. Shown to be dedicated, loyal, and a hard worker through continued employment at the same company for six and a half years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Student Librarian
Family Library Ltd
Douglas
02.2019 - 07.2025
- Catalogued new materials for easy access and retrieval by patrons.
- Assisted patrons in locating resources and using library systems effectively.
- Trained volunteers on library policies, procedures, and customer service techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to curate themed displays and enhance user experience.
- Processed new books, periodicals, and other media for circulation.
- Repaired damaged books using appropriate binding techniques.
- Participated in outreach activities to promote increased awareness of available services.
- Created marketing materials, such as posters and tickets, using Photoshop.
- Assisted in the rebranding of the library on multiple occasions, including redesigning all of our internal documents.
- Performed clerical tasks such as filing documents or entering data into computer systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music (Hons) | 2:1
Bangor University
Bangor07-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Project management
- Content creation
- Data organization
- Marketing materials
- Team collaboration
- Database software
Affiliations
- Was a member of the Manx Youth Orchestra Guitar Ensemble from the ages of 11 to 18
- Was a member of the Manx Youth Orchestra Jazz Band from the ages of 15 to 18
- Was a house prefect in Year 11
Accomplishments
- Earned the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Student Librarian
Family Library Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music (Hons) | 2:1
Bangor University
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