Education:
Kent State University June 2009 – August 2010Degree: 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 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 standardsProcessor for Jacksonville Public Library
January 2011 - June 2011
• Preparing newly received books for library use by adding labels, stamps, and barcodesVolunteer for Jacksonville Public Library, Southeast Branch
September 2010 January 2011
• Odd tasks including shelving and retrieving and processing holdsGraduate 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 XApplications: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Web authoring: HTML, CSS
Social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogger
Memberships:
ALA Student Chapter: Publicity Committee 2009-2010ALA: Student Member
Florida Library Association: Member