York Beeslaar

I love researching new and exciting things, and I always love to learn and test my knowledge and understanding of things. I love researching and finding new resources and topics. 

I work well with people but also work well by myself. I like to create a good environment with people so that they feel comfortable. I can be a very easy going person but also understand the importance of getting down and doing the work. 

My goal is to become a Librarian/Archivist and hope to find a position that will allow me to gain experience in the profession while saving up and working my way to a full degree.

I worked in retail at a bookstore, which duties consisted of: 
- Assisting customers in locating a book within our store or other branches. If unable to assist, due to out-of-print, it being a rarer book or smaller publishing, then I would help find other methods of getting the book. 
- Assisting with opening and closing the store along with cash-ups
- Keeping the store inventory up to date on the system. 
- Keeping the store and books neat and in order

Admin/receptionist at a law firm:
- Handling the calls coming into the business, typing out dictation and keeping diary dates.
- Running errands too and from court
- Filing and arching files, keeping contents in correct order and up to date.
- looking after original documents, keeping track of the documents and keeping them in a safe location

I have completed 1 year of a BA General which included subjects such as English, Journalism, and Sociology. I was unable to complete the degree due to financial reasons. I do wish to get a degree but at the moment I am trying to further my knowledge with free resources available.