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Gustavo Sanchez

South Gate

Summary

Emerging library and information professional with a background in education, client coordination, digital organization, and collection maintenance. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science at USC with a focus on collections, project management, digital tools, and more. Passionate about libraries, archives, museums, and equitable access to information.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Maintenance Assistant

California Institute Of Technology
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
  • Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
  • Ensured timely access to resources by efficiently processing incoming books, periodicals, and multimedia items.
  • Collaborated with other archive staff to develop efficient workflows, ensuring timely completion of projects.
  • Processed donated materials from professors, staff, etc.; including the George E. Hale Collection and the David Goodstein Collection.

Vintage Automotive Component Specialist

EGGE Machine Company
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated special orders for hard-to-find or unique items, resulting in increased revenue opportunities.
  • Strengthened client relations by proactively following up on orders and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Participated in industry events to stay current on trends, expand professional network, and enhance product knowledge.

Assistant Teacher

Aspire Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.

Education

Masters of Management - Library And Information Science

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12-2025

Certificate - Digital Archives Specialist

Society of American Archivists
12-2025

California Rare Book School - Copyright Theory And Practice For Libraries

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08-2025

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2022

Accomplishments

    Selected participant and scholarship recipient for the 2025 Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management (SEI), Summer 2025 UCLA Information Studies: California Rare Book School, and proud recipient of the 2025 Orange County REFORMA Scholarship.

Affiliations

  • American Library Association
  • California Library Association
  • Society of American Archivists
  • OC REFORMA

Timeline

Collections Maintenance Assistant

California Institute Of Technology
05.2025 - Current

Vintage Automotive Component Specialist

EGGE Machine Company
06.2024 - 01.2025

Assistant Teacher

Aspire Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2023

Masters of Management - Library And Information Science

University of Southern California

Certificate - Digital Archives Specialist

Society of American Archivists

California Rare Book School - Copyright Theory And Practice For Libraries

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State University, Long Beach
Gustavo Sanchez