Resume
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Education:
Kent State University June 2009 – August 2010
Degree: Masters in Library and Information Science, GPA: 4.0
Case Western Reserve University August 2004 – May 2008
Degree: Physics, B.A.; English, B.A. (Journalism concentration), GPA: 3.4
LIS Coursework:
Organization of Information; Access to Information; Foundations of Library and Information Science; Management of Libraries and Information Centers; Information Technology for Library Professionals; Cataloging and Classification I; Library Materials and Services to Adults; Information Sources and Reference Services; Research Methods; Library Services to Young Adults; Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials (Course Catalog)
Library Experience:
Reference/Instruction Librarian for Florida State College at Jacksonville
January 2012 – present
• Preparing and teaching lessons on the use of library resources (print and electronic)
• Aiding in collection development for new programs of study
Copy Cataloger for Jacksonville Public Library
June 2011 – present
• Using OCLC and Sirsi WorkFlows to obtain catalog records and modify them to fit library standards
Processor for Jacksonville Public Library
January 2011 – June 2011
• Preparing newly received books for library use by adding labels, stamps, and barcodes
Volunteer for Jacksonville Public Library, Southeast Branch
September 2010 – January 2011
• Odd tasks including shelving and retrieving and processing holds
Graduate Assistant for Kent School of Library and Information Science
January 2010 – August 2010
• Performed literature reviews on the topics of FRBR and OPAC usability
• Analyzed and interpreted data for use in FRBRization of Library of Congress bibliographic records
Practicum Student for Twinsburg Public Library
May 2010 – July 2010
• Created pathfinders for college students about general research and nursing resources and database access
• Designed and hosted a family geocaching program
• Peformed general reference duties and spent time in youth services, technical services, and circulation
Reference volunteer for Twinsburg Public Library
September 2009 – April 2010
• Creating bibliographies for monthly mystery displays
• Odd tasks including shelf-reading, weeding, and bookmark creation
Other Work Experience (* indicates teaching/instructional experience):
Reporting Intern for The Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Ohio
June 2008 – January 2009
• Wrote community page articles highlighting each town in Lorain County
• Picked up general assignments on a daily basis
News Editor for The Observer, CWRU
April 2006 – April 2008
• Managed five staff reporters and various contributing reporters
• Edited 5-9 articles per week
• Researched and conducted interviews for 1-3 articles per week
*Teaching Assistant for Center for Science and Mathematics Education
January 2008 – March 2008
• Engaged 10-20 students in after-school biology activities at the Shaker Lakes Nature Center
*Peer Tutor for Educational Services for Students, CWRU
August 2006 – December 2006
• Tutored one-on-one for 9 classes in 4 subject areas
*Supplemental Instructor for Educational Services for Students, CWRU
August 2005 – May 2006
• Lead weekly review sessions for freshman-level physics course (class size=180)
• Collaborated with other SIs to organize a final exam review event for 6 physics courses
Copy Editor for The Observer, CWRU
April 2005 – April 2006
• Updated Observer style manual for use by section editors
• Edited 25-30 articles per week
Computer Skills:
Operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X
Applications: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Web authoring: HTML, CSS
Social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogger, WordPress
Memberships:
ALA
Florida Library Association
