Mr. Jacob Arthur

CURRICULUM VITAE

JACOB ARTHUR

STAFF NO: 7837

Name: Jacob Arthur

Date of Birth: 28th February, 1965

Gender : Male

Nationality: Ghanaian

Religion: Christian

Marital Status: Married

Postal Address : University of Cape Coast

Sam Jonah Library

Cape Coast

Mobile No.: 0246387286

E-mail: jarthur@ucc.edu.gh

Language Spoken: English and Fante

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I wish to attain a more challenging and higher position in the Information Industry and to build a very strong and Professional career in Library for my skills to be effectively utilized in the direction of contributing efficiently to the vision and mission of the Library and the University.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PERIOD OF EDUCATIONAL YEARS

University of Ghana Diploma in Librarianship 1998 – 2000

St. Augustine’s College GCE O’ LEVEL 1979 – 1984

INTERNSHIP – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Accra 2000.

WORK SCHEDULE

· Reference duties

· Cataloguing of books

Filling of acquisition forms

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

University of Cape Coast Principal Library Assistant 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide assistance to Library users on Literature Searches.

Assist patrons with ready-reference questions

Process new materials (cataloguing and classification), established procedures and returned them to shelves or other designated storage areas.

Perform circulation desk procedures such as checking in and checking out of materials.

Shelving and shelve reading materials.

Provide supervisory roles

Assist plan and participate in special library events including reading clinics, library week.

Perform any other duties assigned by my superiors.

University of Cape Coast Senior Library Assistant 2001

Duties and Responsibilities

v Shelving of library books

v Sorting books, publication and other items according to established procedures and returned them to the shelves or other designated storage areas.

v Catalogued and classified library materials

v Assisted patrons with ready-reference questions and reader advisory and database searching.

v Performed circulation desk procedures such as checking in and checking out materials and registered patrons.

v Assisted with library programs and exhibitions.

v Assisted in library orientation for freshman.

v Performed other related and additional duties as when necessary.

University of Cape Coast Junior Library Assistant 1988

Duties and responsibilities

§ Shelve library books

§ Engaged in shelf reading

§ Maintained conducive Library environment

§ Maintained statistics of Library collections

§ Located Library materials for patrons

§ Performed circulation desk duties including charging and discharging of book to patrons.

§ Inspected returned books condition and due-date status and computed any applicable fires.

§ Answered routine queries and referred patrons in needs of professional assistance to Librarians.

§ Performed other related duties required.

PART-TIME DEMONSTRATOR INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS 2020-2022

BINDERY UNIT 2021 – TO DATE PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT HEAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE 2010 PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT HEAD.

TRAINING AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Professional Association

· Ghana Library Association (GLA), 2010

· Member, Senior Staff Association UCC, Cape Coast, 2001

| COMMITTEES SERVED | |
| Sam Jonah Library Management Committee, Member | 2018 | 2022
| Sam Jonah Library Welfare Election Committee, Chairperson | 2023 |
| Sam Jonah Library Welfare Election Committee, Member | 2019 | 2023
| Sam Jonah Library Business Committee, Member | 2019 | 2020
| Sam Jonah Library Welfare Grievance Committee, Chairperson | 2018 | 2020
| Sam Jonah Library Welfare Grievance Committee, Member | 2014 | 2018

ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS

| ACHIEVEMENT | DATE
| Distinguish Library Staff (Senior Staff category) 4th UCC Staff Reward and Recognition | 2019
| Technical Team Coach for Sam Jonah Library that won three (3) Trophies in three (3) disciplines and the overall best team for the 2022 60th Anniversary Staff games | 2022

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

§ Ability to work with little or no supervision

§ Hardworking, willingness to learn and adaptable to change.

§ Highly motivated and committed to duty

§ Punctuality at work

§ Posses a high level of integrity and honesty

§ An efficient and team player with good analytical and innovative skills.