Mark Christian Juan, Library Technician

Mark Christian Juan

Library Technician

Higher Colleges of Technology

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Masters of Information Studies (Librarianship)
Experience
20 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months

Library Technician at Higher Colleges of Technology
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2013

• Manages the library circulation including handling loans, overdues, recalls, inter-college and inter-library loans.
• Maintains library collections; handles shelving, shelf-reading, organizing and conducting inventories.
• Trains, directs, and monitors Library Assistants in performing routine Library functions.
• Performs basic reference functions and assists in the provision of reference, orientation, and instructional services.
• Assists in collection development including bibliographic checking for selection and verification of citations, acquisitions data entry, and related duties.
• Maintains statistics and reports these as required.
• Assists in the development of Library policies and procedures;
• Maintains current awareness services as defined by the Library;
• Maintains and updates HCT Campus Guides.

Library Manager/Librarian at National Institute of Technology
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2010 to January 2013

1. Directs and manages the NIT Library development;
2. Conducts Needs Analysis and SWOT analysis using appropriate tools to be able to define the objectives and mission and vision of the Library;
3. Develop full-scale project plans, projected timelines and associated communications documents;
4. Effectively communicate project expectations to NIT Administrators in a timely and clear fashion;
5. Coordinate with project stakeholders and NIT Administrators on an ongoing basis;
6. Selects and evaluates probable online resources, database subscriptions, and library collections, both in print and non-print, for faculty and administrators’ evaluation.
7. Collaborates with faculty in determining and evaluating information needs and resources;
8. Communicates with vendors and aggregators and requests proposals and quotations;
9. Drafts and submits cost estimates and budget proposals;
10. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations;
11. Build, develop, and grow any business associations essential to the success of the project.

Consultant at Alhamrani Company for Investment and Trade
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2011 to May 2011

1. Served as a Consultant for the business proposal of the creation of the ACIT Centralized Filing Center;
2. Drafted project overviews and Records Management strategies;
3. Conducted Feasibility study for the creation of ACIT Centralized Filing Center;
4. Drafted Records Management policies for various stages of the business processes for the ACIT Centralized Filing Center;
5. Developed project plans, projected timelines, proposed budgets and associated communications documents

Reference Librarian at De La Salle Zobel School
  • Philippines
  • June 2009 to April 2010

1. Performed a variety of professional library duties in carrying out major assignments within the operation of the library system such as:
a. implementing rules and regulations governing the use of the LRC;
b. carrying out planned / scheduled activities for the LRC;
c. implementing the Library Instruction Program;
d. supervising the circulation of print materials;
2. Managed and maintained the following:
a. conducting inventory and weeding library collection;
b. supervising periodical collection and information file;
3. Participated in the maintenance of book collection through consultation with the faculty, staff, administrative service personnel, and the Learning Resource Committee;
4. Provided reference, reading programs and services and promotes library use through bibliographies, displays and other projects;
5. Prepared monthly report regarding the library operation and use;
6. Assisted in collaborating with outsourced technology and internet providers;
7. Attended staff inter and intra agency meetings to coordinate programs and activities and to increase professional knowledge and skills;
8. Monitored the activities in the circulation, reference and reading sections of the library;
9. Provided staff development opportunities for school personnel in the selection, use, evaluation and production of media and new emerging technologies;
10. Supported teacher instructional plans to effectively coordinate and integrate library services across the curriculum;
11. Updated professional development to address new trends in information retrieval computer assisted research, collection development technology and telecommunication;
12. Served as a resource consultant and assists teachers in planning lessons;
13. Created the structure for the library web page using Joomla platform;
14. Performed other function designated by the LRC head.

Librarian at Colegio San Agustin
  • Philippines
  • June 2006 to May 2009

1. Revitalized the library by updating the library collection, library system and policies;
2. Developed services essential to a library media program centered on students’ needs and the instructional goals of the school;
3. Evaluated library media programs, facilities, materials, and equipment;
4. Prepared financial plans and annual budget for the library media center;
5. Placed curriculum needs into library media program goals and objectives;
6. Worked to develop long range goals and objectives;
7. Instructed students and teachers on a formal and informal basis in skills related to reading and research;
8. Integrated information skills throughout the school's instructional program;
9. Reinforced instruction designed to make students and teachers effective users of information;
10. Promoted life-long learning by fostering positive attitudes toward libraries;
15. Performed other functions designated by the Coordinator

Acting Librarian / Information Specialist at Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation
  • Philippines
  • November 2003 to May 2006

1. Provided major inputs in the proposal and revitalization of the corporate library,
2. Provided major inputs for the formulation of Library Management and Library Collection Development policies,
3. Directed and maintained digitization of corporate documents and provided electronic and online document delivery services to needed and remote clients,
4. Provided access points to the Library’s monographic collection (printed and otherwise) by cataloging and classifying monographs, pamphlets and other non-print materials (e.g. computer discs, videocassettes, videotapes, web sites), using internationally accepted standards, for addition into the Library’s database and electronic catalogs involving the use of MARC tags and codes and the assigning of standard subject headings and classification numbers,
5. Classified, cataloged, and indexed news clippings about the company from different circulating publications (i.e. newspapers, magazines, etc.),
6. Rendered technical and legal researches, Reference Services, Technical Inquiry Services and Current Awareness Services

Education

Master's degree, Masters of Information Studies (Librarianship)
  • at Charles Sturt University
  • June 2017

On-Going

Master's degree, Library and Information Science
  • at University of the Philippines
  • December 2015

Completed 24 units out of 36

Bachelor's degree, Library and Information Science
  • at University of the Philippines
  • October 2005

Specialties & Skills

Library
Library Management
Collection Development
Records Management
Library 2.0
Proficient in use of MS Windows platform and MS Office Applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS
Knowledgeable in the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, CMS, podcasting, social networking, etc
Project management skills: Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills, adaptabi
Working knowledge in web design using Content management systems Joomla and Wordpress
Working knowledge in RFID Technology, its application in circulation and security
Working knowledge in Document Management systems
Working knowledge in different Integrated Library System(ILS)
computer troubleshooting skills, both in software and hardware phase
Working knowledge in video editing and audio capturing

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Librarians' Association, Inc. (PLAI)
  • member
  • January 2006
University of the Philippines Library and Information Science Alumni Association (UPLISSA)
  • member
  • October 2005
Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas (MUNPARLAS) Library Association, Inc. (MLAI)
  • member, Board of Directors (SY 2008 - 2009)
  • June 2007
American Libraries Association (ALA)
  • member
  • September 2015
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
  • member
  • September 2016

Training and Certifications

“Information Leadership in a Culture of Change” (Training)
Training Institute:
Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas (MUNPARLAS) Library Association, Inc. (MLAI)
Date Attended:
May 2007
Nation-Building Through Library Excellence, A Culture of Reading & Inspiring Filipino Stories” (Training)
Training Institute:
UP Library Science Alumni Association
Date Attended:
August 2006
“E-Learning and D-World: Giving School Libraries / Media Center the Cutting Edge (Training)
Training Institute:
Educational Media Center of the Ateneo de Manila
Date Attended:
May 2008
Innovative Marketing Strategies for Librarians and Information Professionals (Training)
Training Institute:
Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas (MUNPARLAS) Library Association, Inc. (MLAI)
Date Attended:
May 2006
Records Management: Braving the E-World (Training)
Training Institute:
Philippine Records Management Association, Inc.
Date Attended:
May 2005
“Promoting Reading through Library Services” (Training)
Training Institute:
Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas (MUNPARLAS) Library Association, Inc. (MLAI)
Date Attended:
May 2008
LIS CONGRESS 2009 (Training)
Training Institute:
UP Library and Information Science Students Association
Date Attended:
February 2009
“Emerging Library Technologies” (Training)
Training Institute:
Philippine Librarians' Association, Inc. (PLAI)
Date Attended:
July 2007
“Library Marketing Strategy that Works!” (Training)
Training Institute:
PNU Library and Information Science Alumni Association
Date Attended:
August 2006