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Susan W. Hansen 125 Sagamore Drive S. Liverpool, New York 13090 315-652-3601 [email protected] Objective: To secure a challenging position in the library industry which will enable me to enhance service to the community and provide professional growth. Work Experience: Polaris Library Systems Trainer, Liverpool, N.Y., June to October, 2009 Trained Polaris customers on Integrated Library Systems software and supported the development of subsequent products. Developed training materials for public library personnel across all ability levels. Information Services Librarian & Adult Programs Coordinator, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, N.Y., 1998 to June, 2009 Provided reference and advisory service to the central library collection. Supported forty-four member libraries with ready reference information to enhance patron service. Provided book presentations and tours on specific topics as an outreach effort to the community. Updated Science Fiction, Modern, Christian and Western fiction collections. Led approximately three computer classes per week in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Developed and coordinated community oriented adult programs and promotional material. Led staff and public through online tools to support computer services in the library. Supervised college and high school volunteers and interns by instructing and training in work methods.

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Susan W. Hansen 125 Sagamore Drive S. Liverpool, New York 13090 315-652-3601 [email protected]

Objective: To secure a challenging position in the library industry which will enable me to enhance service to the community and provide professional growth.

Work Experience:

Polaris Library Systems Trainer, Liverpool, N.Y., June to October, 2009

• Trained Polaris customers on Integrated Library Systems software and supported the development of subsequent products.

• Developed training materials for public library personnel across all ability levels.

Information Services Librarian & Adult Programs Coordinator, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, N.Y., 1998 to June, 2009

• Provided reference and advisory service to the central library collection.

• Supported forty-four member libraries with ready reference information to enhance patron service.

• Provided book presentations and tours on specific topics as an outreach effort to the community.

• Updated Science Fiction, Modern, Christian and Western fiction collections.

• Led approximately three computer classes per week in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer.

• Developed and coordinated community oriented adult programs and promotional material.

• Led staff and public through online tools to support computer services in the library.

• Supervised college and high school volunteers and interns by instructing and training in work methods.

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Information Librarian, Vestal Public Library, Vestal, N.Y., 1996 to 1998

• Guided the public in using bibliographic databases to find materials.

• Provided ready reference information, collected and maintained government pamphlet file and displays.

• Supervised circulation personnel and pages and responsible for opening and closing the library.

Instructor, Broome-Tioga Board of Occupational and Cooperative Educational Services, Binghamton, N.Y., 1992 to 1997

• Instructed adults in areas of English in order to ensure their self-sufficiency and job employability as they reside in the local area.

• Tutored candidates of the General Equivalency Examination to assist adults obtaining General Equivalency Diplomas.

• Assisted in developing a successful grant proposal that led to additional programs to coordinate and promote employability training with social agencies in the local area.

Education:

Master of Library Science and Public Librarian Certificate

State University of New York, University at Albany, 1996

Bachelor of Arts, History and Education Certification

State University of New York, College at Cortland, 1988

Memberships:

New York Library Association

Special Library Association, Upstate New York Chapter

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Literacy Volunteers of America, Broome and Tioga County Chapter

References Available Upon Request