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
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
University of Cape Coast Principal Library Assistant 2011
Duties and Responsibilities
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
| TITLE OF SEMINAR | VENUE | YEAR | PRICE
| Conflict & change management | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2022 | Participant
| Artificial Intelligence | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2020 | Participant
| Emergency and First Acid | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2020 | Participant
| Stress Management | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2020 | Participant
| Customer Service | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2020 | Participant
| Marketing of Library & Information Services | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2020 | Participant
| Securing Your Retirement & Administrative Issues in Human Resource/Promotion | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2019 | Participant
| E-resource Tools for the Next Generation Librarians | Sam Jonah Library, UCC | 2017 | Participant
| Retreat to discuss review of Library strategic plan | Busia Beach Resort | 2016 | Participant
| Reading for Development | Errata Hotel Accra | 2007 | Participant
| The right to information Bill and how it effects the library profession in Ghana | Errata Hotel, Accra | 2005 | Participant
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.
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Microsoft Office Suite
· Using the Internet for literature searches
HOBBIES / INTEREST
Reading, football, gospel music
REFERENCES
Mr. C.K. Filson
Sam Jonah Library
University of Cape Coast
0243563981
Mr. Kwame A. Boohene
Sam Jonah Library
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
0208622138
Prof. Paulina Kwafoa
Sam Jonah Library
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
0246468904
CERTIFICATION
I, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, that this CV correctly describes me, my qualification and work experiences.