Sean Queenan

Background

About Sean Queenan

Information industries professional with a background in academic libraries and post-secondary education- 5+ years of work experience operating within user services-centered job roles in academic and public libraries. Key personal qualities, strengths, skills, and abilities include- Excellent interpersonal skills in communication and interaction with the University faculty, staff, students, library colleagues, affiliated stakeholders, and the general public- Working knowledge and awareness of copyright laws and the “Fair Dealing Guidelines” as they apply to the items held within UTL’s catalogue- A vigorous adherence to professionalism, tact, and a “team-player” attitude- Ability to quickly learn on the job and adapt to new work environments- Competency working within library fulfillment/service software (ex. LSP platforms such as ALMA, PRIMO, and SIRSI Workflows), as well as databases (such as the University of Toronto authoritative database, “UTORauth”)- Familiarity and working knowledge utilizing archival technical software and databases to complete routine tasks (ex. Inmagic DB/TextWorks, AtoM, Discover Archives, AEON, etc)- Ability to perform troubleshooting on technical computer systems (whether Windows or Mac based)- Strong working knowledge and experience in utilizing the Microsoft 365 Office suite in the workplace (ex. Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Exchange, etc.)- Demonstrated ability to perform important work that requires minimal supervision, initiative, time management, multitasking, efficiency, flexibility, attention to detail, and coordination of conflicting demands- Strong drive towards taking the initiative and continual professional growth through taking on new roles in the workplace as well as staying up-to-date with relevant professional skills and theory that are applicable to my workplace- A demonstrable commitment to learning, understanding, and implementing principles of inclusivity and accessibility in my day-to-day work and interactions with students, staff, faculty, colleagues, and library visitors- A friendly, approachable, and easy-going personality with a natural orientation towards helping others.