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Noirin Gannon

CASTLEBAR
Noirin Gannon

Summary

Librarian with extensive experience at Mayo County Library, specializing in collection development and information retrieval. Successfully curated diverse materials aligned with community needs, enhancing patron engagement. Streamlined library operations to improve resource management and accessibility.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Mayo county Library Castlebar
WESTPORT

Librarian
09.2006 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Sourced and issued books to public members while managing all library operations independently.
  • Curated diverse collection of materials, including books and digital resources, to fulfill community needs.
  • Stocked shelves with latest publications to ensure accessibility for patrons.
  • Maintained organization of library inventory for efficient resource management.

Woodvile Trust LTD
CASTLEBAR

Teaching
09.2007 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Instructed secondary-level students in Irish, including teenagers from first year to leaving certificate.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create innovative teaching materials that enhanced learning outcomes.

Failte Ireland
Achill

Tourist Advisor
06.2000 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Managed tourist office operations, resolving complex issues efficiently.
    Booked accommodations for visitors, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
    Shared extensive knowledge of local history and current events with tourists.

Education

U. C. C.
Cork

M.A from Medieval Irish literature
05.2007

G.M.I.T
Castlebar

B.A. Honors from Humanities (Honors)
06.2005

G.M.I.T

Certificate from Access foundation (Pass)
06.2000

G.M.I.T

Diploma from History Local (Pass)
05.1999

N.U.I.G

Diploma from Rural Development (Distinction)

Skills

  • Library management and cataloging
  • Collection development and digital resources
  • Information retrieval and customer service

Accomplishments

  • I have written three books on history and three books of poetry
  • I also have a CD of songs to my credit, all folk
  • I won the cultural award in college in 2005
  • I received my honors degree in 2005 in the humanities
  • I have auditioned for Britain's Got Talent and Ireland's Talent, which for me was the highlight of my life to date
  • i sing the local choir and have done soloist on many occasions

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/10/64

Languages

Irish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching

Woodvile Trust LTD
09.2007 - 06.2010

Librarian

Mayo county Library Castlebar
09.2006 - 05.2025

Tourist Advisor

Failte Ireland
06.2000 - 09.2007

U. C. C.

M.A from Medieval Irish literature

G.M.I.T

B.A. Honors from Humanities (Honors)

G.M.I.T

Certificate from Access foundation (Pass)

G.M.I.T

Diploma from History Local (Pass)

N.U.I.G

Diploma from Rural Development (Distinction)

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