Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Work Availability
References
Timeline
Amanda Ginther

Amanda Ginther

Retired Library Technician
Surrey,BC
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

Summary

I have worked in public services for twenty five years and have enjoyed the many customer interactions! All the skills I have acquired while working at the public library have helped me become a better human.


Work History

Library Supervisor

Fraser Valley Regional Library
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service.
  • Provided reference services to library customer.
  • Provided Reader's Advisory.
  • Instructed customers on access to electronic & print resources.
  • Scheduled & supervised regular & call-in staff.
  • Developed and delivered library programs for the Brookswood community.
  • Networked with other Brookswood associations and community groups.
  • Provided leadership to staff.
  • Worked with various library & office management software systems.
  • Maintained library social media for Brookswood Library.
  • Contributed to staff performance appraisals.
  • Collection maintenance.
  • Recorded and maintained library statistics; Daily Cash reconciliations; bank deposits; and month-end accounting.
  • Participated in Supervisory meetings.
  • Packed and unpacked library materials.
  • Sorted and organized library materials.
  • Created book displays and library contests.


Library Supervisor

Fraser Valley Regional Library
03.2011 - 09.2018
  • Greeted patrons warmly and offered assistance with their library queries both in person and electronically.
  • Kept community library materials fresh and new to customers.
  • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
  • Provided fun and entertaining library programs for children and adults., such as storytime and book club, knitting circle.
  • Created book displays and contests.
  • Responded to community needs, such as participation in MayDay parade, and Canada Day festivities?
  • Packed and unpacked library materials.
  • Daily Cash reconciliations, bank deposits, month-end accounting, and report writing.
  • collection maintenance.

Customer Service Assistant 2

Fraser Valley Regional Library
12.2010 - 03.2011
  • Provided reference & reader's advisory services to adults , young adults, children.
  • Delivered library programs to children.
  • Provided internet training.
  • Assisted in collection maintenance, such as newspapers and reference materials.
  • Created book displays and contests.
  • Assisted in summer reading programs.
  • Visited schools to provide storytelling and library services.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Assisted public at internet stations.

Customer Service Assistant 2

Fraser Valley Regional Library
09.1999 - 03.2010
  • Children's Assistant for several years.
  • Planned and delivered children's programs Such as summer reading club; storytime; baby times; art programs.
  • Visited local schools to talk about summer reading club to children.
  • Assisted at circulation desk.
  • Provided library outreach at Sea Festival.


Customer Service Assistant 1

Fraser Valley Regional Library
08.1997 - 09.1999
  • Performed circulation duties at front desk.
  • Collected fines.
  • Shelved library material.
  • Packed and unpacked van deliveries.
  • Emptied book drop.
  • Processed magazines.

Circulation Assistant

Burnaby Public Library
01.1988 - 12.1992
  • Performed various circulation duties.
  • Mended books and maintained pamphlet file.
  • Sorted and shelved library material.
  • Entered in bibliographical data to library computer and typed out cards for library catalogue.
  • Processed new materials by laminating book covers, and added spine labels.


Education

Diploma of Library And Information Technology - Library Sciences

Langara College, Vancouver, BC
04.2009

Foundations of Effective Management And Leadership - Workplace Leadership And Management

Justice Institute of British Columbia, New Westminster, BC
02.2003

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Works well in a team environment & independently
  • Supervisory experience
  • Adapts to new procedures
  • Enjoys learning new skills

Interests

  • I swim regularly!
  • Enjoy walking, biking, reading, and knitting!
  • I also like drawing and painting.
  • I enjoy spending g time with my grandson!

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References

Jo-Ann Sleiman

Library Manager

Township of Langley

Fraser Valley Regional Library

joann.sleiman@fvrl.bc.ca

Timeline

Library Supervisor - Fraser Valley Regional Library
09.2018 - 06.2021
Library Supervisor - Fraser Valley Regional Library
03.2011 - 09.2018
Customer Service Assistant 2 - Fraser Valley Regional Library
12.2010 - 03.2011
Customer Service Assistant 2 - Fraser Valley Regional Library
09.1999 - 03.2010
Customer Service Assistant 1 - Fraser Valley Regional Library
08.1997 - 09.1999
Circulation Assistant - Burnaby Public Library
01.1988 - 12.1992
Langara College - Diploma of Library And Information Technology, Library Sciences
Justice Institute of British Columbia - Foundations of Effective Management And Leadership, Workplace Leadership And Management
Amanda GintherRetired Library Technician