Seema Narayane

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organization skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to finding. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Library assistant - British Library/ St Pancras - London

(2025-08)

• Answered queries from users efficiently, providing useful information.
• Responded to phone, email enquiries within target timeframe.
• Handled book repairs carefully whilst maintaining their integrity.
• Helped users process special request and set up or change accounts.
• Restocked shelves timely, ensuring availability of all titles at all time.

Teaching Assistant in primary school - Athona AGENCY - Brentwood, Essex

(2024-03 - 2025-07)

• Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
• Created a positive, engaging learning environment to improve student experiences.
• Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
• Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.

Archive Assistant - Vistry Group - Brentwood, Essex

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

• Handled sensitive information by adhering to confidentiality protocols, maintaining trustworthiness.
• Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
• Developed inventory lists for easy reference with meticulous attention to details.
• Improved public accessibility to archives via development of an online database.
• Kept track of borrowed items using a comprehensive tracking system, reducing losses.

School librarian - Sacred Heart School - Shahad, India

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Assisted in reference inquiries resulting in improved customer satisfaction levels.
• Implemented storytelling sessions, fostering love for books among young visitors.
• Shelves and maintains order of materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Set schedules for student workers and monitored activities.
• Managed the acquisition of new books, diversifying the library's collection.
• Worked with teachers to provide kids with lifelong learning skills.

School librarian - Dosti Foundation School - Thane, India

(2018-06 - 2022-01)

• Assisted in reference inquiries resulting in improved customer satisfaction levels.
• Collaborated closely with school teachers, aligning resources with curriculum needs.
• Sourced essential books and journals to offer library users well-rounded collection.
• Inspects items for damage.
• Explained use of library services and equipment to customers.
• Organized extensive collection of books, periodicals and printed media for easy retrieval.
• Managed library borrowing and interlibrary loan facilities, obtaining fees from users.
• Maintained collection of audios, visual and digital material in systematic order.
• Negotiated library contracts with suppliers.

Assistant librarian - NES International School Mulund - Mulund, India

(2017-06 - 2018-05)

• Collaborated with senior librarians to execute library renovations, improving space utilisation.
• Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure availability of popular titles.
• By arranging seminars and workshops, promoted reading culture amongst patrons.
• Organised weekly story sessions for children, enhancing their interest in literature.
• Assisted in daily administrative duties, ensuring smooth library operations.
• Handled customer queries effectively to improve overall user experience.

School librarian - C.P. Goenka International SCHOOL THANE - Thane, India

(2015-06 - 2017-05)

• Assisted in reference inquiries resulting in improved customer satisfaction levels.
• Worked with teachers to provide kids with lifelong learning skills.
• Conducted workshops on research methodology to enhance student academic performance.
• Managed the acquisition of new books, diversifying the library's collection.
• Instructed students on research techniques and the use of information technologies.
• Utilised Slim Software to handle online reference queries.
• Provided book recommendations based on personal interest, feedback and preferences.

Assistant librarian - Rajeev Gandhi College of Management Studies - Ghansoli, India

(2013-06 - 2015-05)

• Collaborated with senior librarians to execute library renovations, improving space utilisation.
• Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure availability of popular titles.
• By arranging seminars and workshops, promoted reading culture amongst patrons.
• Organised weekly story sessions for children, enhancing their interest in literature.
• Handled customer queries effectively to improve overall user experience.
• Managed book cataloguing and classification tasks, facilitating easy accessibility.
• Helped customers to successfully use library computers and equipment.
• Sorted and arranged books by category in shelves.
• Inspected book conditions to identify damaged items.
• Assisted patrons with information retrieval tasks.

Library clerk - Piramal Healthcare LTD - Sakinaka, India

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

• Sorted returned books into appropriate categories for easy retrieval.
• Processed inter-library loan requests facilitated access to wider range of materials.
• Collaborated closely with other staff members for smooth daily operations.
• Fostered a quiet and respectful environment through enforcement of library rules.
• Guided visitors around the library premises during open days or events.
• Initiated repairs or replacements for damaged books, maintained the quality of resources.

Masters - Library information science - University of Mumbai (2011-06 - 2013-04)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - University of Mumbai (2008-06 - 2011-04)