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Nicholas Rowlands

Nicholas Rowlands

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Policy Analyst

  • Education

    • The University of British Columbia

      2012 - 2014
      Master's degree Library and Information Studies

    • University of Washington

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History

  • Experience

    • University of Washington Libraries

      Sept 2008 - Jun 2010
      Student Technician

      - Provided prompt, efficient service searching and retrieving book requests from off-site auxiliary book stacks- Liaised with co-workers, patrons, and other libraries via email, phone, and in-person

    • Capilano Golf and Country Club

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2016
      Archival Assistant

      - Organizing and describing archival collections - Digitizing archival materials for online access- Accessioning new archival materials

    • Coquitlam Public Library

      Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
      Library Page

      - Assisted patrons using the library computers, printers, and audio listening devices- Helped patrons navigate the OPAC and physical library- Maintained and organized the library space

    • Commonwealth of Learning

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
      DOER Intern

      - Identified resources for selection and de-selection from online directory- Catalogued 485 open education resources to online directory- Edited and developed subject tagging system for online resources

    • The University of British Columbia

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Technical Service and Reference Assistant

      - Provided reference services to faculty, student, and community patrons- Catalogued library materials using Voyager software- Identified and assessed materials for selection and de-selection from the library’s collections- Planned and facilitated a library collection development workshop for UBC students - Promoted library services by organizing and leading tours and instructional sessions- Co-facilitated a UBC class on the cataloging and classification of library materials- Assisted and taught patrons effective use of library technologies such as e-books, tablets, computers, printers, scanners, and presentation software and hardware- Highlighted library materials and services by constructing engaging, audience targeted visual displays- Created and edited online library subject guides using the LibGuides software- Provided excellent customer service in the circulation department Show less

    • New Westminster Public Library

      May 2015 - Jan 2018
      Librarian

    • Courthouse Libraries BC

      Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
      Librarian

    • Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia

      Nov 2021 - now
      Policy Analyst

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

      Global Village Vancouver
      Oct 2011