Sample Resume for a job as Health Science Librarian / Researcher
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Paula Kramer, MSPH, MS
123 Main Street
Baytown, CA 12345
123-555-1234
pkramer@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: Health Science Librarian / Researcher
SUMMARY
* Experience staffing the reference desk in a health sciences library
* Master’s degree and employment in public health
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Netscape and Internet Explorer; SPSS for Windows; basic HTML coding
EDUCATION
University of the Midwest, Springfield, IL
MS in Library and Information Science, 3.98 GPA, 2004
Health Sciences Information Management Award, 2004
Relevant coursework: Medical Literature and Reference Work, Cataloging and Classification
Practicum with Library of the Health Sciences:
* Performed timely, in-depth searches for print and online medical information at the request of faculty, students, and the general public
* Initiated interlibrary loan requests for literature not available in the library through a nationwide system of interlibrary borrowing
* Assisted patrons with online catalog and database searches using PubMed, OVID, and FirstSearch interfaces, among others
MSPH in Community Health Education, 4.00 GPA, 2003
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of the Midwest Chapter, 2001
Teaching assistantship: Contemporary Health, Health Data Analysis
* Planned and taught weekly discussion section to supplement instructor’s lecture
* Created student projects designed to meet the objectives of the course
B.S. in Psychology, 3.36 GPA, 1998
Dean’s List
Relevant coursework: General Chemistry, Principles of Biology, Introduction to Biochemistry
EMPLOYMENT
Research Associate, 2004 – present
Employee Benefits Research Group, San Francisco, CA
(mostly concurrent with education)
* Develop and manage multi-table Access databases, establishing relationships, writing queries, and designing reports
* Write complex SPSS syntax to automate production of reports on clients’ health and productivity benefits programs
* Advise web design team on elements of information architecture for complete redesign of institutional website (not yet launched)
Graduate Assistant, 2003-2004
Library Research Center, Collegetown, IL
* Analyzed quantitative survey data files to resolve data inconsistencies
* Designed automated data transformations and computations
* Generated frequencies, cross-tabulations, and multi-variate statistical output
Coordinator of Professional Education, 2002-2003
Women’s Health Clinic, Collegetown, IL
* Planned and evaluated professional education workshops for clinic staff and non-agency professionals
* Developed, presented, and evaluated training curricula for volunteer outreach health educators
*Selected and acquired videos, books, and pamphlets for distribution in community resource Parent Packs, within limits of budget
* Created and distributed promotional materials for workshops and professional development opportunities
VOLUNTEERING
Browse Topics Contributor, 2004 – present
GPO Access, http://library&research.ucok.edu/gov/browsetopics/index.html
* Provide quarterly reviews of topic-related government sites to the UCO Government Publications Librarian
Online Reference Volunteer, 2004 – present
Internet Public Library, www.rts&ipl.org
* Answer two questions a week on a variety of topics using Internet sources
Adult Literacy Tutor, 2003
Project READ, Collegetown, MW
* Tutored non-native English speaker in reading and writing
AFFILIATIONS
Medical Library Association
American Public Health Association
American Society for Information Science and Technology
American Library Association
Health Science Librarian/ Researcher
Sample Resume for a job as Health Science Librarian / Researcher
This job seeker just received her MS in Library and Information Science degree. Notice how she listed her relevant experience under the Employment (mostly concurrent with education) heading, as well as included a substantial Volunteering section. This approach explains why her jobs are short-term and concurrent. E-resume version of this resume for posting online.
This resume was written or critiqued by a member of Susan Ireland’s Resume Team. The job seeker agreed to allow us to make his or her resume anonymous and to post it on this website.
To learn how to write an effective resume, go to the Resume Guide. To write your resume with easy-to-use templates, order Susan Ireland’s downloadable software, Ready-Made Resumes.
Paula Kramer, MSPH, MS
123 Main Street
Baytown, CA 12345
123-555-1234
pkramer@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: Health Science Librarian / Researcher
SUMMARY
* Experience staffing the reference desk in a health sciences library
* Master’s degree and employment in public health
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Netscape and Internet Explorer; SPSS for Windows; basic HTML coding
EDUCATION
University of the Midwest, Springfield, IL
MS in Library and Information Science, 3.98 GPA, 2004
Health Sciences Information Management Award, 2004
Relevant coursework: Medical Literature and Reference Work, Cataloging and Classification
Practicum with Library of the Health Sciences:
* Performed timely, in-depth searches for print and online medical information at the request of faculty, students, and the general public
* Initiated interlibrary loan requests for literature not available in the library through a nationwide system of interlibrary borrowing
* Assisted patrons with online catalog and database searches using PubMed, OVID, and FirstSearch interfaces, among others
MSPH in Community Health Education, 4.00 GPA, 2003
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of the Midwest Chapter, 2001
Teaching assistantship: Contemporary Health, Health Data Analysis
* Planned and taught weekly discussion section to supplement instructor’s lecture
* Created student projects designed to meet the objectives of the course
B.S. in Psychology, 3.36 GPA, 1998
Dean’s List
Relevant coursework: General Chemistry, Principles of Biology, Introduction to Biochemistry
EMPLOYMENT
Research Associate, 2004 – present
Employee Benefits Research Group, San Francisco, CA
(mostly concurrent with education)
* Develop and manage multi-table Access databases, establishing relationships, writing queries, and designing reports
* Write complex SPSS syntax to automate production of reports on clients’ health and productivity benefits programs
* Advise web design team on elements of information architecture for complete redesign of institutional website (not yet launched)
Graduate Assistant, 2003-2004
Library Research Center, Collegetown, IL
* Analyzed quantitative survey data files to resolve data inconsistencies
* Designed automated data transformations and computations
* Generated frequencies, cross-tabulations, and multi-variate statistical output
Coordinator of Professional Education, 2002-2003
Women’s Health Clinic, Collegetown, IL
* Planned and evaluated professional education workshops for clinic staff and non-agency professionals
* Developed, presented, and evaluated training curricula for volunteer outreach health educators
*Selected and acquired videos, books, and pamphlets for distribution in community resource Parent Packs, within limits of budget
* Created and distributed promotional materials for workshops and professional development opportunities
VOLUNTEERING
Browse Topics Contributor, 2004 – present
GPO Access, http://library&research.ucok.edu/gov/browsetopics/index.html
* Provide quarterly reviews of topic-related government sites to the UCO Government Publications Librarian
Online Reference Volunteer, 2004 – present
Internet Public Library, www.rts&ipl.org
* Answer two questions a week on a variety of topics using Internet sources
Adult Literacy Tutor, 2003
Project READ, Collegetown, MW
* Tutored non-native English speaker in reading and writing
AFFILIATIONS
Medical Library Association
American Public Health Association
American Society for Information Science and Technology
American Library Association