-Accomplished Eisner Award-winning comic creator Clients include Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, and Chronicle Books
Jason Loo
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic Library Assistant with a proven track record at the City of Mississauga, excelling in children's programming and staff supervision. Leveraging creative talents, I developed engaging library displays and coordinated successful events like the Mississauga Comic Expo. Proficient in digital tools, I fostered a welcoming environment for patrons and enhanced their library experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant 4, Supervisor and Programmer
City of Mississauga
03.2011 - 04.2025
- Utilized creative talents to develop eye-catching library displays for visual merchandising and promoting library programs.
- Assisted in system-wide bookings for Maker equipment. Provided training and support to various branch staff on proper usage of equipment.
- Conducted library tours, school outreach, and orientations, familiarizing patrons with library's resources and services.
- Highly experienced in children's programming; storytime for babies, toddlers, preschool, and family, TD Summer Reading activities, craft workshops, and tween after-school programs. Mentored new staff to build confidence for public performances and guidance to resources, such as outlines, books, and songs/rhymes.
- Coordinated Reading Buddies program; trained high school volunteers to assist reluctant readers in elementary level; provided coaching support and resources for parents to take home.
- Coordinated the annual Mississauga Comic Expo; talent relations with 100+ exhibitors each year, designed floor plans, planned and facilitated programs, and handled social media marketing.
- Facilitated family movie screenings, handling auditorium A/V tech, coordinating with Criterion Pictures and Crunchyroll, and handling in-library publicity.
- Monitored innovative library environments such as Video Game Lounge and MakerSpace to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Provided readers' advisory service and appropriate reference material to customers.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services and resources to provide accurate information.
- Crisis ready; trained in first aid and CAMH de-escalation. Performed on numerous scenarios involving security, first responders, and library management.
- Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security, and services.
- Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources, such as logging onto the internet, MS Office, Adobe Creative, Google Docs and Sheets, and file conversions.
- Set up computer and digital device access such as Hoopla, Libby and Kanopy, and providing assistance with use and operation.
Library Assistant 3, Programmer
City of Mississauga
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Answered questions from patrons in-person or by phone regarding library services, resources, and readers' advisory.
- Conducted children's programming, including baby storytime, toddler storytime, preschool storytime, tween after-school activities, TD Summer Reading Club activities, and craft workshops.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Processed library card applications to provide access to library services.
- Developed library displays for visual merchandising and library publicity
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Checked out and checked in materials to support patron circulation needs.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources, such as logging onto the internet and MS Office.
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials in various formats.
Library Circulation Clerk
City of Mississauga
01.2001 - 02.2008
- Answered telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries.
- Maintained condition of library shelves and study areas.
- Helped library patrons by providing directional information.
- Checked library materials in and out of library.
- Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
- Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
- Offered basic reference assistance to support information needs.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security, and services.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
Library Page
City of Mississauga
03.1997 - 01.2001
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
Education
Interpretive Illustration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, None06-2004
Skills
- Charismatic children's programmer
- Staff supervision and coaching
- Creative talent
- Proficient in creative and professional software
Interests
Timeline
Library Assistant 4, Supervisor and Programmer
City of Mississauga
03.2011 - 04.2025
Library Assistant 3, Programmer
City of Mississauga
02.2008 - 03.2011
Library Circulation Clerk
City of Mississauga
01.2001 - 02.2008
Library Page
City of Mississauga
03.1997 - 01.2001
Interpretive Illustration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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