Erin Gavin
Collections Assistant at Science History Institute- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Latin Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Science History Institute
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collections Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Princeton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Collections Assistant
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
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Housing Survey Assistant
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
Surveyed the collections of the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology for items with conservation concerns in preparation of a temporary collection move.Housed items of concern into custom boxes or fit items into bags to protect them during the move and for their time in storage.Conducted cleanliness survey and used a HEPA vacuum to clean areas of heavy dust buildup.
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Backstage Library Works
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Metadata Cataloger
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
Lead physical processor on a project for a rare book library, retrofitting four-flap enclosures to books and measuring oversize books for custom clamshell boxes. Recorded metadata utilizing AACR2 and RDA cataloging standards for various projects and subjects. Used database programs such as OCLC Connexion and Voyager to catalog items. Physically processed books by applying book plates, property stamps, security devices and spine labels. Lead physical processor on a project for a rare book library, retrofitting four-flap enclosures to books and measuring oversize books for custom clamshell boxes. Recorded metadata utilizing AACR2 and RDA cataloging standards for various projects and subjects. Used database programs such as OCLC Connexion and Voyager to catalog items. Physically processed books by applying book plates, property stamps, security devices and spine labels.
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The Strong
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Intern for the International Center for the History of Electronic Games. Cataloged new acquisitions in the Argus database system. Researched various games for the purpose of writing descriptive essays for museum website. Researched potential contacts for the Women in Gaming initiative. Intern for the International Center for the History of Electronic Games. Cataloged new acquisitions in the Argus database system. Researched various games for the purpose of writing descriptive essays for museum website. Researched potential contacts for the Women in Gaming initiative.
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Spencer's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
Created a fun, party atmosphere by enthusiastically greeting guests. Rang up customer purchases quickly and efficiently. Ensured customer satisfaction and answered any questions. Created a fun, party atmosphere by enthusiastically greeting guests. Rang up customer purchases quickly and efficiently. Ensured customer satisfaction and answered any questions.
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conservation Intern
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Assembled custom fit boxes for historic bound volumes.Performed basic paper and book conservation treatments.Familiarity with the workings of an historic library.
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Volunteer
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Assembled custom fit boxes to to protect bound volumes in a collection in the library.
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Party City
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
Answered phones in a timely manner to take phone orders. Rang up customer purchases quickly and efficiently. Ensured customer satisfaction and answered any questions. Answered phones in a timely manner to take phone orders. Rang up customer purchases quickly and efficiently. Ensured customer satisfaction and answered any questions.
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Education
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University of Rochester
Master of Arts (M.A.), Photographic Preservation and Collections Management -
Studio Arts College International
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Art Conservation -
Lycoming College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History