Malachai Darling
Technical Services Librarian at Florida College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Florida College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Services Librarian
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Aug 2021 - Present
Cataloging both original and copy records to add books to library collections Manage Institutional Repository (PALMS) to aid in the preservation of Florida College history and scholarship Contributing to team growth and productivity through significant library renovations Mentor students as faculty sponsor for on campus greek society Cataloging both original and copy records to add books to library collections Manage Institutional Repository (PALMS) to aid in the preservation of Florida College history and scholarship Contributing to team growth and productivity through significant library renovations Mentor students as faculty sponsor for on campus greek society
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Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Archivist
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Jun 2020 - Present
Edit and transcribe oral histories for accuracy and usability Attaching metadata and research to transcripts to enhance usability and research value Research Columbus, Indiana architectural history to ensure accuracy and increase shared knowledge of materials being used Providing access to oral histories Indexing oral histories through OHMS (Oral History Metadata Synchronizer), primarily teaching myself how to use and optimize productivity with this product Motivate and self start my work with little direct supervision
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South Florida Collections Management Center
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Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida
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Archival Intern
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
Processed multiple archival collections meeting institutional and professional standards. Maintained attention to detail in all aspects of my work. Learned preservation techniques to insure long-term quality of materials. Processed multiple archival collections meeting institutional and professional standards. Maintained attention to detail in all aspects of my work. Learned preservation techniques to insure long-term quality of materials.
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Indiana University, Bloomington
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Univeristy Archives
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Archives student worker
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Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
● Input metadata for born digital material into the University’s Archives of Institutional Memory ● Work on reference desk assisting researchers in working with professional archivists as well as other clerical duties ● Processing physical material of institutional information, which was previously improperly preserved and breaking institutional policies ● Oversaw archive’s reading room, ensuring patrons were properly checked in and informed of institutional policies and procedures ● Create instructional videos for Indiana University records retention schedule database
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Business and O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Library, Research assistant
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
● Utilize several different reference resources to aid business and public affairs students in very specialized research● Instruct multiple students per shift in accessing, utilizing, and understanding library resources● Deliver excellent customer service while conducting reference interviews with students of varying ability
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Wells Library Learning Commons , Research Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2020
● Assisting students of varying abilities, and at varying levels of the research process through reference work● Use great customer service ability● Teaching students how to better research, and to collect better research material● Participate in several continued learning events to aid in professional development
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Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
● Scanned, digitized, and uploaded over 1,000 photographs to the archive’s online repository ● Crafted captions, biographical information, and metadata for public use of the photographs ● Processed collections, including appraising, arranging, and describing materials ● Worked with fragile photographs to ensure their proper preservation ● Demonstrated archival knowledge in describing materials for the use of future patrons by creating finding aids ● Collaborated with supervisor to catalog and arrange irregular sized photo collection. ● Demonstrated knowledge of searching archival materials with collections management system ● Promoted United States Marine Corps archival collections by maintaining a blog over the course of the summer and crafting social media posts.
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Florida College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Library Supervisor
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Aug 2016 - May 2018
● Supervised the circulation desk while professional libraries were not around. ● Performed basic circulation desk duties with fantastic ability. ● Instructed students in using library services making them better library users. ● Supervised the circulation desk while professional libraries were not around. ● Performed basic circulation desk duties with fantastic ability. ● Instructed students in using library services making them better library users.
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Education
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Indiana University Bloomington
Master’s of Library Science (MLS), Archives and Records Managment -
Florida College
Bachelor's degree, History and Biblical Studies