Jeffrey T. Zarate
"To love what you do and feel that it matters--how could anything be more fun?"
- Katharine Graham Source
Summary of Qualifications
I have a strong desire to learn more about digitization, and combined with my love of history, wish to secure a career that involves both. I pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain courteous and professional written and oral communication skills. I am proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, bibliographic software, Adobe Photoshop, HTML editors such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, and internet applications. I enjoy using computers and am eager to learn new applications. I have experience digitizing historical documents using book scanners, microfilm readers/copiers, and editing metadata. I am familiar with many archival and library systems. Spring semester 2008 I completed a Digital Imaging Workshop, and Summer 2008 an Archival Description Workshop at Kent State University. I am an outstanding student and enjoy the learning process. I maintain an enthusiastic attitude and I enjoy helping people and being part of the team. I take pleasure in solving problems quickly and efficiently.
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"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
- Vincent Van Gogh Source
Current Status
Current GPA - 3.93
Expected Graduation - December 2009
Fall 2009 Courses
Summer 2009 Courses
Spring 2009 Courses
Fall 2008 Courses
Summer 2008 courses:
Spring 2008 Courses:
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Information Technology for Library & Information Science Professionals
Example of Work (Jeff's Civil War Monument Page)
Final Project (Web Presentation, best viewed with Internet Explorer)
2005-2007
2000-2004
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Associate of Arts
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Graduated Magna cum Laude
Document (CSCC Newsletter profile)
Library/Archives/History Related Experience (return)
"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."
- Buddha Source
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Assisted the Archivist in responding to patron requests
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Scanned images for input into the database
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Research for exhibit development
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Ohio State University Libraries, Knowledge Bank
September 2008 - February 2009
Metadata Inteoperability Project Volunteer
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Analyzed Knowledgebank metadata for interoperability according to OAI-PMH protocol
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Scanned historic postcards for digital project
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Government document deaccession
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Created phase boxes for fragile books
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Public record research/email research - 2006
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City directory inventory summer 2005
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Public records search (death certificates) - summer 2005
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ODNR slide collection archiving - summer 2005
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Ohio Supreme Justice court research project - December 2005
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State History Day exhibit judge - May 2005, March 2006, May 2006
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American Originals exhibit docent - September, 2002
Ohio Historical Society June 2007
Curatorial Assistant - Outreach Projects
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Researched archive collections for primary source materials related to thematic seminars for Teaching American History/U.S. Department of Education Grants
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Scanned selected primary source material from microfilm, photographs, serials, books, manuscripts, letters, ephemera; entered metadata into database according to required standards and benchmarks per Ohio Deptartment of Education
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Quality assurance of html files before burning to CD, Ohio History Day miscellaneous duties, created HTML pages with Macromedia Dreamweaver, compilation of source lists, bibliographies, and Ohio Memory Project online scrapbooks
Example of Work (Joint school/work project)
Letter of Recommendation
Intern - Ohio Memory Project 2007
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Scanned five Ohio Civil War Commission Battlefield Reports, the Ohio Hundred Year Book, two Ohio Adjutant General photograph collections, Henry Otis Dwight Four Years Relic.
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Scanned and edited Ohio Governor State of the State Address images and metadata.
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Scanned items for digital projects, entered metadata on items into the database, coordinated with library research services to identify Ohio history related material, quality assurance for online materials, administrative tasks.
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Supervised the computer lab, made copies, answered phones, technical support and customer service for students and instructors, open/closed the lab.
11/7/2007 - 11/30/2007
Grader
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Shipped packages nationwide using Clippership software, UPS.com, Elite and Premier couriers.
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Picked, packed, received, shelved, and delivered home medical supplies.
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Coordinated with various departments to ensure customer service and satisfaction.
Courier
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Two time Dorothy Kroeger Endowed Scholarship recipient
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Two time Scarlet and Grey, OSU Trustees scholarship recipient
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History, reading, life-long learning, performing live music, drums, sports, computers and the internet.
Strong computer literacy, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, PC/Mac. Working knowledge of HTML, Library and Web 2.0. Ability to learn new applications quickly. Excellent research, communication, analytical, problem solving and customer service skills. Intermediate Spanish Language.
References available upon request
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