Jolene Miyaji
Objective:
Librarian (III/or equivalent)
Academic Preparation:
MLISc
, Library and Information Science Program, University of Hawaii at Manoa(Currently enrolled August 2003/Expected graduation date May 2005)
Concentration: Public librarianship
B.A. in English, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, 2001
Concentration: Poetry and Literature
Relevant Experience:
Substitute Library Assistant III,
Wahiawa Public Library (Aug-Nov. 2002/Feb.-Aug. 14,2003)McCully Public Library (Nov. 20-Jan. 30,2002)
Qualifications:
My experience as a Substitute Library Assistant III has enabled me to experience more than one public library on Oahu. From 2002/2003 I have worked at Wahiawa, McCully and Manoa (for one week). Through these job placements I have learned: how to process and repair library materials, how to use the HSPLS (Hawaii State Public Library) databases and search engines (based on Horizon program), and how to help and deal with the public.
At Wahiawa Public Library I helped make a powerpoint presentation, flyers and brochures for the 2003 Summer Reading Program.
Computer Skills:
Currently taking LIS 694 Special Topics Information Technology for Librarians (an overview of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, UNIX, and HTML).
Very proficient in Microsoft XP, PowerPoint , and Filemaker.
Typing Speed: 45 wpm.
Interests and Activities:
K.T.U.H. (University of Hawaii's College Radio)
-Volunteer Disc jockey for 4 years
-Music Director for 2 years
(Duties included talking to record labels, compiling music play lists, categorizing and organizing a cd and vinyl vaults.)
Ka Leo Hawaii (University of Hawaii Student newspaper), features staff writer 1997-98
References:
Available upon request.
