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, CA12-2025
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, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2022
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
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