Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Committees
References
Timeline
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Mary Shorting

Saskatoon

Summary

Seeking a challenging position with the Saskatoon Public Library as a Senior Library Service Associate to acquire new skills, expand knowledge base and leverage additional learnings. To have an opportunity where I can make the best of my potential and contribute to the organization's growth.

Work History

LIBRARY SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Dr. Freda Ahenakew
01.2024 - Current
  • Reconciled floats and cash out remittance within established SPL policies and procedures and redirected information to the Senior Library Service Associate
  • Provided program and service information including scheduled program description, policy explanation, and processed program registration
  • Responded to related complaints and enquiries in accordance with established Library policies and procedures
  • Processed Library card registration applications, created and modified patron accounts
  • Able to conduct reference interviews and develop search strategies; recommend appropriate material and formats
  • Assist with devices and technologies that both access the library services and improve the ability of the public to use the library’s technology-driven services
  • Resolve routine questions with patrons and employee concerns with Saskatoon Public Library policies and guidelines
  • Initiated, created and implemented video game sleeve for easier access for staff
  • Color coded bike lock kits and numbered the key lock box to easily locate keys
  • Circulation Associate; received and checked in books, shelved material in alpha numerical order and prioritized workload.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Indian Studies

University of Regina
Saskatoon, SK
05.1996

Certificate in Administration -

University of Regina
Saskatoon, SK
05.1996

Skills

  • Knowledgeable
  • Independent worker
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Team Player
  • Perseverance
  • Ambitious

Activities

  • Community Inspired
  • Library of Things
  • Volunteered at the Installation for the Walking With Our Sisters exhibition at Wanuskewin
  • Saskatchewan Housing Initiative Program
  • First Nations Ministry
  • Friendship Inn
  • Food bank
  • Active in the Union; Shop Steward
  • Family Oriented; reading, camping and taking long walks with family

Committees

  • Occupational Hazard Safety Committee
  • Joint Job Evaluation Committee

References

  • Carla Kennedy, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, (639)417-1295
  • Lydia Moss, Senior Manager, Welcoming Initiatives, Saskatoon, SK, (306)975-7658
  • Brenda Knight, Manager, Bannock Bistro, Saskatoon, SK, (306)491-2501

Timeline

LIBRARY SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Dr. Freda Ahenakew
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Indian Studies

University of Regina

Certificate in Administration -

University of Regina
Mary Shorting