Anne Renstead
Eyemouth,Berwickshire
Summary
Experienced library professional with a strong school library background, adept at managing reading incentive programmes and effectively multitasking. Demonstrates expertise in children's and young adult literature, alongside familiarity with school curriculum and behaviour management strategies. Good communication skills, motivated and proactive. Track record of securing funding for the school library. Effective team player.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
School Librarian
Eyemouth High School
Eyemouth, United Kingdom
01.2000 - 05.2025
- Submitted funding bids to update stock and ensure a diversified book collection that represent various cultures and perspectives. (SLIC Diversity Matters Project).
- Secured SLIC funding to create graphic novel collection.
- Periodically review book stocks removing outdated or damaged items maintaining quality of the collection. Generate income by selling stock.
- Attends departmental/faculty and whole school meetings.
- Collaborates with authors to arrange visits.
- Collaborates with teachers to integrate library resources into curriculum plans.
- Creates engaging displays showcasing new arrivals or themed book collections.
- Manages a smooth running of library operations, resulting in a well-organised learning environment.
- Maintains an up-to-date collection of books, contributing to varied and rich learning resources.
- Trained student volunteers in basic librarian duties, fostering a sense of responsibility and initiative amongst them.
- Manages student behaviour within library at break and lunch times by maintaining strong physical presence.
Enquiry & Referral Coordinator/Deputy Manager
Lothian TAP Agency
01.1990 - 01.1999
- Managed an office team dealing with training enquiries from individuals and businesses.
- Liaised with training providers to update a training database.
- Liaised with organisations to employers who leased the database.
- Negotiated with libraries and job centres to house public access terminals.
Library Assistant
Napier University
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Assisted students and members of the public using an Open Learning Centre.
- Film Librarian for University staff, ordering films from external suppliers.
- Processing library stock.
- IT support for students.
- Dealing with enquiries and bookings.
Education
BA (Hons) - Information & Library Studies
Northumbria University
01.1988 - 01.1990
Skills
- Library software proficiency
- Reading incentive programmes
- Effective multitasking capability
- Familiarity with school curriculum
- Children's literature knowledge
- Take initiative
- Book selection strategies
- Young adult literature awareness and expertise
- Behaviour management
- Library management
- Team player
- Organisational skills
References
Mrs Kelly Fairbairn, Deputy Head, Eyemouth High School, Gunsgreenhill, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5LZ, KFairbairn@scotborders.gov.uk
Affiliations
- Take part in regular exercise classes and walking. Weekend Sailor.
Timeline
School Librarian
Eyemouth High School
01.2000 - 05.2025
Enquiry & Referral Coordinator/Deputy Manager
Lothian TAP Agency
01.1990 - 01.1999
BA (Hons) - Information & Library Studies
Northumbria University
01.1988 - 01.1990
Library Assistant
Napier University
01.1985 - 01.1988
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