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Resume

Metadata Specialist
Verizon Du Bois Digitization Grant
Special Collections and University Archives,
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst
May 2008 – Current

  • Encode MODS records for manuscripts in XML
  • Perform quality control for scanned images
  • Develop project based best practices for bringing large manuscript collections to the web
  • Implement content standards such as a local subject authority, AACR2, DACS, AAT, and LCSH

Library Assistant
Goodwin Memorial Library, Hadley MA
September 2008 – Current

  • Staff main desk for circulation and reference
  • Cataloging for automation with C/W MARS consortium; retrospective projects and new materials
  • Installation and instruction of III Millennium ILS software
  • Assisting library director with administrative duties

Cataloging Assistant
Jones Library Inc., Amherst MA
February 2008 – September 2008

  • Catalog incoming new materials using Innovative Millennium software
  • Check records in C/W MARS and OCLC databases
  • Supervise student workers and volunteers with physical processing of materials

Student Assistant
Special Collections and University Archives,
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst
February 2008 – May 2008

  • Staff Reading Room help desk
  • Processing incoming university materials
  • Preparing material requests
  • Photocopying archival documents

Fundraiser
Annual Fund, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA
August 2006 – March 2008

  • Support UMass Amherst philanthropy in a team environment
  • Phone experience speaking on behalf of UMass Amherst
  • Raised over $100,000 as of January 2008 personally

Assistant Merchandiser
A.J. Hastings, Inc., Amherst, MA
April 2005 – May 2006

  • Amherst College and UMass Amherst program
  • Merchandising, purchasing, floor displays, inventory, and customer service
  • Website maintenance

Clerical Assistant
Holyoke Community College Bookstore, Holyoke, MA
August 2003 – April 2005

  • Textbook adoption entry, ordering, receiving and returns
  • Sales, product merchandising, website development and internet sales
  • Supervision of registers, store opening and closing

Technology Skills

  • Experienced on Mac and Windows operating systems, including Windows 7
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and Open Office suites
  • Familiarity with HTML, XHTML, XML, and CSS
  • Practiced in standards such as AAT, MARC, MODS, DACS, EAD, AACR2, and LCSH.
  • Proficient in data entry and database maintenance, including familiarity with MySQL and PH
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Macromedia Suite, and Mozilla Firefox

Education

  • Simmons College, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Boston MA
    • M.S., Library Information Science, Archives Management concentration
    • Projected graduation date: February 2010;  GPA 3.8
    • Co-Vice President of the GSLIS West Student Association, Fall 2009
    • Studies focused on access, use and preservation of digital materials in an academic archives setting
  • Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
    • A.A., Communication – June 2005; GPA 3.7
    • Member of Phi Theta Kappa;    HCC Green Key Honor Society
    • The Phoenix Press, Managing Editor
    • Pulp City Art and Literary Magazine, Contributing writer, Literary Editor 03–04

Internships

  • Keene State College, Mason Library Special Collections
    Keene Normal School Digital Exhibit
  • UMass Amherst, W. E. B. Du Bois Library,
    Special Collections and University Archives
    Evaluated processed collection for web exhibit
  • Northampton Independent Film Festival
    Film Archivist, Volunteer Coordinator, 2007 Festival

Volunteer experience

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