Research and Education Librarian

• Feb 2020 - Present

Leads outreach initiatives through the Personal Librarian Program Serving as the primary librarian for the Yale School of Medicine (UME) Students Triage incoming reference questions Development of synchronous and asynchronous teaching resources and services for library users Collaborating with other librarians to support our library and university goals Supporting students and community members that have been historically marginalized or made vulnerable Leads outreach initiatives through the Personal Librarian Program Serving as the primary librarian for the Yale School of Medicine (UME) Students Triage incoming reference questions Development of synchronous and asynchronous teaching resources and services for library users Collaborating with other librarians to support our library and university goals Supporting students and community members that have been historically marginalized or made vulnerable

Visiting Oral History Librarian

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

Library Technician

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

Supervises student employees and maintains the service desk schedule Manages the use and reservation of library spacesAssists medical students in successfully navigating library resources (PubMed, ClinicalKey, Medline, etc)Performs advanced circulation functions Develops effective recruitment, hiring, orientation and training for new student employees Maintains library website, calendars, and reservationsEstablish stronger technology resources for the purposes of research and education Show less

Project Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Scanned and formatted artwork with various scanning and editing software (VueScan, Readiris Pro 16, Windows Scan, etc.) Generated digital scans, editing of proofs, and finalizing layouts true to artist's ideas Negotiated with publishers to slash budgets, secured orders, and upkeep records and reports Scanned and formatted artwork with various scanning and editing software (VueScan, Readiris Pro 16, Windows Scan, etc.) Generated digital scans, editing of proofs, and finalizing layouts true to artist's ideas Negotiated with publishers to slash budgets, secured orders, and upkeep records and reports

Visitor Team Member

• Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

Inspired and informed visitors to create a welcoming and inclusive environment Cultivated knowledge of museum, current exhibitions and its collections Fielded information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services. Inspired and informed visitors to create a welcoming and inclusive environment Cultivated knowledge of museum, current exhibitions and its collections Fielded information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.

Volunteer

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Creates detailed instructions for digitizing materials Demonstrates proper handling of rare materials Scans photographs, postcards, and other ephemera to be used for online access Maintains file naming standards Works with various scanning and editing software Creates detailed instructions for digitizing materials Demonstrates proper handling of rare materials Scans photographs, postcards, and other ephemera to be used for online access Maintains file naming standards Works with various scanning and editing software

Digitizing Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Built digital images using Canon large format flatbed scanner and Canon DSLR photo standProduced file naming standards naming files and correcting images to best represent the physical objectAbility to multitask (batch imaging, image system management details, records progress, etc.)Daily use of Microsoft Access, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge (Mac and PC).

Cataloging Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Organized, processed, and housed comic book collections. Close attention to detail when labeling envelopes for comics. Regulated comic book database on Microsoft Access.

Reference Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

Demonstrated proper handling of materials and setup material supports for patronsSupervised use of materials in Reading Room and provided in-depth instruction in the use of library equipmentExercised decision making skills, while escalated more complex problems to appropriate staff members

Conservation Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

Strong use of hand skills to handle rare, fragile items. Constructs custom enclosures for books, puzzles, and other manuscript materials (phase box, corrugated box, clamshell). Installs and deinstalls exhibits in the main gallery. Maintains the conservation log for materials in need of repairs. Basic paper treatments (japanese paper repairs, tip-ins, basic book binding skills).

Public Services Intern

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Conducted library instruction and presentations to university classes to support curriculum Registered new patrons, instructed use of the Reading Room, and provided reference interviewsConsulted patrons in the selection of the collection materials using Library of Congress ClassificationsDesigned and assembled exhibition on the cultural history of Shakespeare

Exhibition Intern

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

Organized and regulated item lists to supports the development of the exhibition Proofread for exhibition catalogs and labels (Chicago Manual Style) Collaborated with exhibit curators to maintain accurate exhibition information Organized and regulated item lists to supports the development of the exhibition Proofread for exhibition catalogs and labels (Chicago Manual Style) Collaborated with exhibit curators to maintain accurate exhibition information

Collection Development/Management Assistant

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

Formulated electronic usage statistics and entering them into university records Measured files on Workflows to identify materials held at Indiana University Consolidated costs by eliminated duplicate, unnecessary, or expired subscriptions Formulated electronic usage statistics and entering them into university records Measured files on Workflows to identify materials held at Indiana University Consolidated costs by eliminated duplicate, unnecessary, or expired subscriptions