Experience

Science History Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Library Services

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Senior Technical Services Librarian

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States


Presbyterian Historical Society
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2021


Albright-Knox Art Gallery

• Acting Head of Research Resources / Fine Art Collection Cataloger

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

• Fine Art Collection Cataloger

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Responsible for enhanced cataloging of all records (object, people, exhibitions, etc.) in the collection database. Develop and maintain data content and values standards for all record types. Work closely with record creators/editors to ensure compliance with protocols and standards for data entry. Work with record creators and system users to identify and implement changes in database functionality that improve efficiency and user satisfaction. Developed a suite of… Show more Responsible for enhanced cataloging of all records (object, people, exhibitions, etc.) in the collection database. Develop and maintain data content and values standards for all record types. Work closely with record creators/editors to ensure compliance with protocols and standards for data entry. Work with record creators and system users to identify and implement changes in database functionality that improve efficiency and user satisfaction. Developed a suite of saved searches based on common user queries. Assist with, or perform, complex queries against the database. Train new hires in the use of MIMSY and Crystal Reports.

• Art Cataloger / Project Manager, IMLS Museums for America Grant

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Project Manager for Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) art cataloging project, an innovative effort that brought an information science perspective to bear on the challenge of increasing access to an art museum’s collections information. Led project team, including Associate Cataloger and interns, in enhancement of art collection database records through addition of new information and verification/amplification of existing information in accordance with data content, value, and… Show more Project Manager for Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) art cataloging project, an innovative effort that brought an information science perspective to bear on the challenge of increasing access to an art museum’s collections information. Led project team, including Associate Cataloger and interns, in enhancement of art collection database records through addition of new information and verification/amplification of existing information in accordance with data content, value, and structure standards.

• Technical Services Librarian, G. Robert Strauss, Jr. Memorial Library

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

  Performed all technical service duties, including original- and copy-cataloging in all formats; database maintenance; serials check-in; and preservation and bindery activities. Fulfilled interlibrary loan (ILL) borrowing and lending requests. Documented all technical service and ILL policies and procedures. Provided reference and research services using the library collection and the Gallery archives. Wrote manual documenting new collection information management… Show more Performed all technical service duties, including original- and copy-cataloging in all formats; database maintenance; serials check-in; and preservation and bindery activities. Fulfilled interlibrary loan (ILL) borrowing and lending requests. Documented all technical service and ILL policies and procedures. Provided reference and research services using the library collection and the Gallery archives. Wrote manual documenting new collection information management policies, work flows, and data standards. Assisted with special projects including drafting the Gallery’s record retention policy, performing bibliographical research for Gallery publications, and creating exhibitions drawn from library and archival holdings.



Chemical Heritage Foundation

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Library Assistant (Feb-Dec 2005); Assistant Librarian (Jan-Jun 2006), Othmer Library

  • Feb 2005 - Jun 2006

  Greater Philadelphia Area Staffed information desk, providing reference assistance to patrons and retrieving materials from secure monograph and rare book stacks. Performed all circulation activities. Maintained stacks. Fulfilled ILL borrowing and lending requests Processed serials, including check-in, claiming, and ongoing maintenance of holdings information in OPAC. Maintained ILL and circulation policies and procedures manuals. Identified and documented new serials maintenance… Show more Staffed information desk, providing reference assistance to patrons and retrieving materials from secure monograph and rare book stacks. Performed all circulation activities. Maintained stacks. Fulfilled ILL borrowing and lending requests Processed serials, including check-in, claiming, and ongoing maintenance of holdings information in OPAC. Maintained ILL and circulation policies and procedures manuals. Identified and documented new serials maintenance procedures. Processed rare books. Documented policies and procedures for rare book processing. Show less



Temple University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reference and Instructional Services Intern, Samuel Paley Library

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

  Greater Philadelphia Area Served patrons from a variety of academic disciplines at the reference desk and through the library’s virtual reference program. Developed and taught user education sessions for two undergraduate classes and one graduate class. Participated in development of promotional materials and strategy for the virtual reference program. Served on committee to update reference and instructional services brochure. Contributed resources to online English literature research… Show more Served patrons from a variety of academic disciplines at the reference desk and through the library’s virtual reference program. Developed and taught user education sessions for two undergraduate classes and one graduate class. Participated in development of promotional materials and strategy for the virtual reference program. Served on committee to update reference and instructional services brochure. Contributed resources to online English literature research guide. Show less



College of Physicians of Philadelphia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to Director of the College Library and Historical Services

  • 2001 - 2003

  Greater Philadelphia Area Ordered, copy-cataloged, and processed new monographic acquisitions. Created acquisitions and copy-cataloging manuals. Provided coverage for reference desk. Maintained library’s web pages.