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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:

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

Memberships:

ALA Student Chapter: Publicity Committee 2009-2010
ALA: Student Member
Florida Library Association: Member