Friday, January 26, 2007
Personal Background
I was born in New Hartford, New York and lived there until I headed off to SUNY Albany for college. After college, I couldn't take the cold anymore so I saved up some money and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina to go to graduate school in English. I lived in Wilmington for 4 years and then moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to work at NCSU and go get my MLS degree. I lived in Raleigh, for yet another four years, and then when I graduated from NCCU, I interviewed and got a job at the University of Georgia. I lived in Athens from September 1999 to September 2006. Yes, I moved there for the music scene. However, in 2006 I decided to come back to the Tar Heel State for a little while. So, I moved back to North Carolina in September 2006 and worked at UNC-Chapel Hill until September 2008. September 2008 saw me move back to work at the University of Georgia. I am the Data Services & Business Reference Librarian for UGA and I love living in Athens, Georgia. Go Dawgs!
Curriculum Vitae
Employment History
Data Services & Business Reference Librarian
Years Employed 2008-
The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA
Providing general reference service by participating in staffing the Reference Department’s reference desk approximately 10-12 hours per week, and by developing and maintaining knowledge of electronic and print information resources and services within the Libraries, on campus, and beyond. Providing public access to U.S. Census data by consulting and advising patrons about the availability of data, by instructing patrons in the use of publicly available resources, and by retrieving information from data sets on behalf of patrons as needed. Providing consultations in the subject coverage, availability, accessibility, and setup of datasets from ICPSR, Roper Center, and other sources by assisting with technical documentation, importing data into one or more statistical analysis software packages, and conducting basic dataset manipulation.
Adjunct Lecturer
Year Employed 2008
School of Information and Library Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Team taught one section INLS 501: Information Resources and Services for the MLS program with a university colleague.
MBA Career Resource Center Manager
Years Employed 2006-2008
Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Managed a Special Library and Information Center within the MBA program at Kenan-Flagler and supervising a staff of fifteen MBA students.
Adjunct Lecturer
Years Employed 2004-2007
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC
Taught Selection and Use of Information Sources, Social Sciences Resources and Services and Humanities Resources and Services for the MLS Distance Education program. Courses included a heavy emphasis on searching print and online sources.
Reference Librarian/Bibliographer for Journalism and Media Studies
Years Employed 1999-2006
The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA.
Promoted use of electronic and print resources by providing a variety of reference and instructional services to the university community and the general public, which included both general and in-depth reference assistance. Built strong client-centered relationships by actively cultivating and promoting interactions with faculty and students through working with faculty to develop instructional technology and by communicating the availability of library resources and services. Developed and managed the collection in assigned subject areas by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current publishing and research trends in relevant disciplines; selected appropriate resources; identified and assessed new technologies and electronic products; monitored approval plans, firm orders, and standing orders; evaluated assigned areas of the collection; and formulated collection policies.
Adjunct Lecturer
Year Employed 1999
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC. Team-taught a Social Sciences Resources and Services class with a faculty member. Course included a heavy emphasis on searching print and online sources.
Cataloging / Reference Librarian
Years Employed 1998-1999
Peace College Library Raleigh, NC.
Served as a cataloger for Peace College and created documentation and library policy related to the organization of information, as well as cataloging items in various formats, disciplines and languages. Staffed the reference desk and supervised staff in Public and Technical Services.
Library Technical Assistant I and Graduate Assistant
Years Employed 1996-1999
North Carolina State University Libraries Cataloging Department and Research and Information Services Department, Raleigh, NC.
As a Library Technical Assistant cataloged incoming items for the entire NCSU Libraries system that included monographs, serials, computer files, electronic databases and electronic journals according to USMARC and AACR2 format. Cataloged rare books for the NCSU Libraries Special Collections Department. Managed the receipt of materials incoming to Cataloging Department and served as liaison between Cataloging, Acquisitions and Preservation Departments. In addition, supervised staff responsible for distribution of materials. As a Graduate Assistant provided research and information services at a fast paced, technologically advanced academic reference desk.
Library Technician
Years Employed 1994-1996
US Army Corps of Engineers Technical Library, Wilmington, NC.
Implemented restructuring of a Technical Library with the Head Librarian. Overhauled database for 20,000 government maps. Provided Internet research to district staff. Instituted an online catalog. Created programming that increased customer usage. Managed Technical Services operations including Acquisitions, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan and Preservation.
English Instructor
Year Employed 1994
Miller-Motte Business College, Wilmington, NC.
Taught English class to business students in Health Sciences field. Course work covered included business writing and communication and reading comprehension.
Research Assistant
Year Employed 1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington English Department, Wilmington, NC.
Compiled several bibliographies used in undergraduate English classes. Worked with faculty to create course work for graduate English classes.
Research Assistant
Year Employed 1993
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, School of Education, Wilmington, NC.
Trained Learning Resources Center staff in the planning and administration of the Center including collection development, organization of resources, software upgrades and financial planning.
Library Clerk
Years Employed 1992-1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Library, Wilmington, NC.
Delivered reference information to customers. Inventoried large acquisition shipments on a daily basis.
Writing Consultant
Years Employed 1992-1996
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Writing Center, Wilmington, NC.
Provided peer review of writing for undergraduate and graduate students of the University enrolled in both Arts and Sciences programs.
Library Clerk
Year Employed 1991
New Hartford Public Library, New Hartford, NY.
Provided reference services to customers. Maintained circulation system and the administration of the library's collection.
Library Clerk III
Years Employed 1988-1991
University at Albany Libraries, Albany, NY.
Assisted in reference services, circulation, and interlibrary loan departments. Compiled research for faculty and graduate students. Inventoried large acquisitions shipments on a daily basis.
Education
Masters in Library Science, Magna Cum Laude
Years Attended 1997-1999
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC
Vice President -- NCCU Special Libraries Association Student Group
SLA Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Leadership in a Student Group
SLA Annual Conference 1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Masters of Arts in English
Years Attended 1992-1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Psychology
Years Attended 1987-1991
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
Public Relations Intern, Albany Chapter of the American Red Cross
Editorial Intern, Metroland Magazine
Current Memberships:
American Library Association
Association of College & Research Libraries
Beta Phi Mu
Reference & User Services Association
Special Libraries Association
Data Services & Business Reference Librarian
Years Employed 2008-
The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA
Providing general reference service by participating in staffing the Reference Department’s reference desk approximately 10-12 hours per week, and by developing and maintaining knowledge of electronic and print information resources and services within the Libraries, on campus, and beyond. Providing public access to U.S. Census data by consulting and advising patrons about the availability of data, by instructing patrons in the use of publicly available resources, and by retrieving information from data sets on behalf of patrons as needed. Providing consultations in the subject coverage, availability, accessibility, and setup of datasets from ICPSR, Roper Center, and other sources by assisting with technical documentation, importing data into one or more statistical analysis software packages, and conducting basic dataset manipulation.
Adjunct Lecturer
Year Employed 2008
School of Information and Library Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Team taught one section INLS 501: Information Resources and Services for the MLS program with a university colleague.
MBA Career Resource Center Manager
Years Employed 2006-2008
Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Managed a Special Library and Information Center within the MBA program at Kenan-Flagler and supervising a staff of fifteen MBA students.
Adjunct Lecturer
Years Employed 2004-2007
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC
Taught Selection and Use of Information Sources, Social Sciences Resources and Services and Humanities Resources and Services for the MLS Distance Education program. Courses included a heavy emphasis on searching print and online sources.
Reference Librarian/Bibliographer for Journalism and Media Studies
Years Employed 1999-2006
The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA.
Promoted use of electronic and print resources by providing a variety of reference and instructional services to the university community and the general public, which included both general and in-depth reference assistance. Built strong client-centered relationships by actively cultivating and promoting interactions with faculty and students through working with faculty to develop instructional technology and by communicating the availability of library resources and services. Developed and managed the collection in assigned subject areas by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current publishing and research trends in relevant disciplines; selected appropriate resources; identified and assessed new technologies and electronic products; monitored approval plans, firm orders, and standing orders; evaluated assigned areas of the collection; and formulated collection policies.
Adjunct Lecturer
Year Employed 1999
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC. Team-taught a Social Sciences Resources and Services class with a faculty member. Course included a heavy emphasis on searching print and online sources.
Cataloging / Reference Librarian
Years Employed 1998-1999
Peace College Library Raleigh, NC.
Served as a cataloger for Peace College and created documentation and library policy related to the organization of information, as well as cataloging items in various formats, disciplines and languages. Staffed the reference desk and supervised staff in Public and Technical Services.
Library Technical Assistant I and Graduate Assistant
Years Employed 1996-1999
North Carolina State University Libraries Cataloging Department and Research and Information Services Department, Raleigh, NC.
As a Library Technical Assistant cataloged incoming items for the entire NCSU Libraries system that included monographs, serials, computer files, electronic databases and electronic journals according to USMARC and AACR2 format. Cataloged rare books for the NCSU Libraries Special Collections Department. Managed the receipt of materials incoming to Cataloging Department and served as liaison between Cataloging, Acquisitions and Preservation Departments. In addition, supervised staff responsible for distribution of materials. As a Graduate Assistant provided research and information services at a fast paced, technologically advanced academic reference desk.
Library Technician
Years Employed 1994-1996
US Army Corps of Engineers Technical Library, Wilmington, NC.
Implemented restructuring of a Technical Library with the Head Librarian. Overhauled database for 20,000 government maps. Provided Internet research to district staff. Instituted an online catalog. Created programming that increased customer usage. Managed Technical Services operations including Acquisitions, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan and Preservation.
English Instructor
Year Employed 1994
Miller-Motte Business College, Wilmington, NC.
Taught English class to business students in Health Sciences field. Course work covered included business writing and communication and reading comprehension.
Research Assistant
Year Employed 1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington English Department, Wilmington, NC.
Compiled several bibliographies used in undergraduate English classes. Worked with faculty to create course work for graduate English classes.
Research Assistant
Year Employed 1993
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, School of Education, Wilmington, NC.
Trained Learning Resources Center staff in the planning and administration of the Center including collection development, organization of resources, software upgrades and financial planning.
Library Clerk
Years Employed 1992-1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Library, Wilmington, NC.
Delivered reference information to customers. Inventoried large acquisition shipments on a daily basis.
Writing Consultant
Years Employed 1992-1996
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Writing Center, Wilmington, NC.
Provided peer review of writing for undergraduate and graduate students of the University enrolled in both Arts and Sciences programs.
Library Clerk
Year Employed 1991
New Hartford Public Library, New Hartford, NY.
Provided reference services to customers. Maintained circulation system and the administration of the library's collection.
Library Clerk III
Years Employed 1988-1991
University at Albany Libraries, Albany, NY.
Assisted in reference services, circulation, and interlibrary loan departments. Compiled research for faculty and graduate students. Inventoried large acquisitions shipments on a daily basis.
Education
Masters in Library Science, Magna Cum Laude
Years Attended 1997-1999
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences, Durham, NC
Vice President -- NCCU Special Libraries Association Student Group
SLA Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Leadership in a Student Group
SLA Annual Conference 1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Masters of Arts in English
Years Attended 1992-1994
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Psychology
Years Attended 1987-1991
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
Public Relations Intern, Albany Chapter of the American Red Cross
Editorial Intern, Metroland Magazine
Current Memberships:
American Library Association
Association of College & Research Libraries
Beta Phi Mu
Reference & User Services Association
Special Libraries Association
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