Pauline Dechaine
Mallaig,AB
Summary
As a dedicated librarian at St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1, I lead children's programs and created learning opportunities that significantly enhanced library engagement. Through my years of hard work, our library circulation increased more than 200%. I have strived to foster school-wide literacy by focusing on creating relationships with staff and students alike. Skills in digital resource management, my organized approach and friendly demeanor have successfully expanded the library collection and services to meet diverse needs of our school and community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Commons Manager/School Librarian
St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1
12.2013 - Current
- Offered book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Selected and maintained books, software, and periodicals for children's collection within budget.
- Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
- Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for all age groups.
- Designed and refreshed children's educational displays, featured books, and interactive games.
- Supported parents and taught children ages preschool through 17 to care for shared materials, select age-appropriate resources and demonstrate proper behavior in public library.
- Expanded library collections and programs in response to student and staff needs and special requests.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Trained and supervised library staff and work experience students.
- Schedule library blocks for story time and exchange of books with elementary teachers, allowing them to send one grade level while they worked with the other.
- Schedule library reading blocks with all other language teachers (English and French) to allow students to exchange books, spend time reading or complete AR test.
- Assisted ADLC students who worked within the library.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ecole Mallaig School
Mallaig, AB06.1982
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Hard working
- Dedicated
- Friendly
- Leadership
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Learning Commons Manager/School Librarian
St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1
12.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ecole Mallaig School
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