Assemgul Temirkhanova
Librarian IB, Head Of The Academic Library
Astana
Summary
Experienced librarian and library manager with a proven track record of achieving company objectives through the implementation of consistent and efficient practices. Demonstrates high-level organizational and communication abilities that ensure seamless coordination and effective collaboration within the team. Successfully builds school and university libraries from the ground up, implementing comprehensive library management systems and overseeing the acquisition and organization of information.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Librarian IB, Head of IB Library
Riviera International School
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Assisted with the development of strategic plans for library growth and improvement, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations
- Successfully participated in the school IB accreditation
Head
NU Library
08.2011 - Current
- Coordination of the Office business processes, including:
- Planning of the annual budget, Procurement of Books and other library resources, Coordination of the Agreements with vendors, Cooperation and communication with other Library and University Departments
Acting Library Director
Nazarbayev University
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Nazarbayev University Library Management, including:
- Budget issues, Staff management, Strategy and Policies development, Communication with University Schools and Departments, Coordinating the Library projects and initiatives
Senior manager
Nazarbayev University
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Development of the Library from scratch and preparation of the Library concepts in cooperation with the Head of the Department, Preparing the plans for the Library collection and Services development, analyzing the market of the Library vendors and library services market, Hiring the Library staff and communication with administrative departments
Intern
United Nations Headquarters
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Department of the Peacekeeping operations
- Assistance in Peace Operations Intranet developing; assistance in editing and developing the Peacekeeping Guidance Database; assistance in editing and developing the Peacekeeping Glossary
- Department of the Peacekeeping operations
Assistant
St. John's University
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: Division of Library and Information Science
- Assistance to Professors of the Division in their researches and teaching activities, reference help
- Division of Library and Information Science
Librarian, E-resources Service
National Academic Library
09.2005 - 07.2008
- Professional information search and reference help, assisting at Inter-library loan service, participation in a conference organization, participation in the projects “Human rights digital library” (UNESCO), “Oil and Gas resource room” (Tengiz Shevroil); “Information Development Center” (WorldBank and Asian Development Bank resource center)
Education
Non-degree Fellowship Program At Graduate School - Library and information science
St. John's University
New York, USA 04.2001 - 05.2009
Teacher - Teacher of History, Basics of economy and law
Eurasia National University
09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Information sources
Team collaboration
Electronic resources
Information literacy
Organizational skills
Budget administration
Event planning
Collection development
Acquisitions management
Social media
Library management systems
Analytical thinking
Certification
Child-on-Child Abuse for International Schools, TES
Sport
Jiu Jitsu, Purple Belt
Timeline
Child-on-Child Abuse for International Schools, TES
06-2024
Promoting SEND Inclusion for International Schools, TES
06-2024
Child Protection Basics for International Schools, TES
03-2024
MYP - Introductory - Developing the MYP, IB Global Centre
10-2023
IB DP Programme Workshop, Category Cat1, Librarians, IBICUS Ltd
09-2023
Librarian IB, Head of IB Library
Riviera International School
08.2023 - Current
Lean Six Sigma
09-2022
Data Analytics Basics for Executives, NU
11-2020
Acting Library Director
Nazarbayev University
08.2017 - 08.2021
Head
NU Library
08.2011 - Current
Intern
United Nations Headquarters
05.2009 - 08.2009
Assistant
St. John's University
09.2008 - 05.2009
Senior manager
Nazarbayev University
07.2007 - 08.2011
Librarian, E-resources Service
National Academic Library
09.2005 - 07.2008
Teacher - Teacher of History, Basics of economy and law
Eurasia National University
09.2001 - 06.2005
Non-degree Fellowship Program At Graduate School - Library and information science
St. John's University
04.2001 - 05.2009
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