Gary Wong
Beaumaris
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Student Librarian Assistant at Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Library. Proven track record in enhancing library operations through effective cataloguing and community engagement initiatives. Proficient in Koha Library Management System, with strong skills in customer service and teamwork. Committed to fostering a welcoming environment and improving community access to information.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Volunteer
Salvation Army Church Hall
06.2023 - Current
- Planting & Pruning – Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees, and trimming/pruning plants to promote healthy growth.
- Weeding & Mulching – Removing weeds and applying mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth.
- Watering & Fertilizing – Ensuring plants receive adequate water and nutrients through proper irrigation and fertilization.
Student Work Placement Librarian
Prahran Mechanics Institute Library
Prahan
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Developed proficiency in using the Koha Library Management System software for cataloging, indexing, and acquisitions management.
- Provided front desk support by responding to patron inquiries and processing memberships and payments.
- Conducted shelf reading and organised book shelving to ensure accessibility of library materials.
- Assisted in event setup and logistics to enhance community engagement initiatives.
- Created blog content highlighting historical materials for the library’s online public website.
- Transcribed and managed video content for PMI Library’s YouTube channel.
- Gained experience in book repair and preservation techniques to maintain collection integrity.
- Fostered a welcoming library environment to promote community participation and lifelong learning.
Student Work Placement Librarian
Swinburne University
Hawthorn
07.2024 - 07.2024
- We were given a tour of the Swinburne University library during orientation.
- Read "Public Properties, 2019," library journal.
- Learned about library design and watched the video "Facilitating Creativity for Student Success by Library Space Design."
- Performed several shelf readings, and kept resources in a clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
- I learned more about referencing software. Then, we performed a Chicago Author-Date citation style citation task. Watched a webinar about the ethics and productivity of artificial intelligence.
- Learned how to do an art audit.
- We had a meeting with a library liaison.
- Had a reading and discussion of three trends that are shaping the future of libraries.
- I learned about requests and shelving at this library.
- Watched a video about searching for AI that benefits libraries and learned about librarians in the Internet days. Watched YouTube TEDx Talks about AI, and a ChatGPT YouTube video. Watched three YouTube videos about digital libraries, library design walkthroughs, and the relevance of libraries.
- Learned about repository services at the Swinburne Research Bank and interlibrary loans.
- Learned about cataloging and watched a face-to-face liaison shift.
- Watched a YouTube video about behavioural questions in a job interview.
Education
Diploma of Library And Information Services - Librarianship
Swinburne University
Hawthorn, VIC03-2025
Skills
- Cataloging materials
- Information retrieval
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Content creation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Active listening
- Collection management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety awareness
- Social media
- Research skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Hobbies and Interests
-Video Gaming
-Singing
-Exercise and Fitness
-Reading
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable – Ability to adjust to changing environments, tasks, and priorities with ease.
- Flexible and Adaptable – Ability to adjust to changing environments, tasks, and priorities with ease.
- Flexible and Adaptable – Ability to adjust to changing environments, tasks, and priorities with ease.
Affiliations
- Doing fitness, exercising, playing video games, learning karate, listening to popular music, reading books and ebooks, and playing guitar
Accomplishments
- La Trobe Award Bronze and Silver Levels: completed training in motivation, delegation, professional writing, and conflict management modules
- Primary school basic leadership training
Languages
French
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Student Work Placement Librarian
Prahran Mechanics Institute Library
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Work Placement Librarian
Swinburne University
07.2024 - 07.2024
Garden Volunteer
Salvation Army Church Hall
06.2023 - Current
Diploma of Library And Information Services - Librarianship
Swinburne University
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