Experience

St. Cloud State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copy Cataloger - Library Technician

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Copy catalog monographs, video recordings, and theses using RDA cataloging rules and MARC standards in Alma. • Import and update bibliographic records from OCLC. • Create and update holding and item records in Alma database. • Derive records for monographs in OCLC using RDA cataloging rules and MARC standards. • Participate in projects affecting the collections and the library catalog. • Write procedures, run queries, set workflows, and field questions for catalog projects. • Withdraw library materials as needed. Show less



Stearns History Museum

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

• Archivist

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2022

  • Facilitates pubic access to the archival collections by ensuring they are properly cataloged, indexed, and stored • Answers archival and library correspondence • Maintains client services and research duties • Accepts and accessions archival collections according to the needs and policies of the Stearns History Museum • Locates, accessions, processes, catalogs, and houses microfilm, print, and manuscript materials • Assists in writing grants for the Research Center • Seeks collaborations with other research centers, archives, and libraries to further enhance the Stearns History Museum Research Center programs and projects • Assists in the selection of records, collections, and photographs for publication or exhibition as needed • Copy editor for Crossings magazine • Responsible for special projects and duties as assigned Show less



Blinn College

• Bryan/College Station, Texas

• Reference and Instruction Librarian

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Promoted information literacy by teaching students the knowledge and skills to access and evaluate information effectively, using current technologies in a classroom setting. • Provided reference and research services to students, faculty, and other library users using electronic and print tools and resources. • Participated in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective library instructional programs. • Designed and developed library instructional materials and guides in print and electronic forms. • Participated in management and configuration of the library integrated software, website, and electronic databases. • Collaborated with faculty regarding library assignments, instruction, collection development, etc. • Participated in library planning and the development of policies and procedures. • Participated in evaluation and development of the library collection. • Responsible for the Blinn College Library's social media presence. • Member of the: Reference and Instruction Committee; Cataloging Committee; Virtua/Chamo Committee; Center for Teaching and Learning Committee. Show less



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Associate I

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2013

  • Copy catalog monographs, sound recordings, electronic theses and dissertations, and curriculum materials using AACR2 cataloging rules and MARC standards in Voyager Cataloging database. • Import and update bibliographic records for monographs from OCLC. • Create and update monographic holding and item records in Voyager database. • Work closely with the music cataloger to derive records for sound recordings in OCLC using AACR2 cataloging rules and MARC standards. • Communicate with library departments, other libraries on campus, and selectors to ensure the collection and the catalog is properly maintained. • Distribute items to the TAMU remote storage facility. • Participate in projects affecting the collections and library catalog. * Encyclopedia Project: ran an Access query to create a pull list, delegated pull list to student assistants, relocated or withdrew materials from the catalog based on Collection Development Operations and Acquisition Services decisions. * Default Monographs project: communicated with the Head of Cataloging, cataloging librarians, and selectors to decide how to best resolve monographic items that currently maintained a default status. Then worked with a coworker to update the library catalog accordingly. • Supervise 3-9 Catalog Record Support student workers. • Perform evaluations of student workers. • Responsible for hiring, scheduling, promoting, training, and nominating student workers for awards. • Write procedures, run Access queries, set workflows, and field questions for student projects. • Withdraw and properly dispose of library materials. Update withdrawal procedures and lead withdrawal projects as needed. • Relocate library materials per selector requests. • Liaison for TAMU Library in Qatar. Copy catalog Qatar library materials. Collaborate with Qatar library to troubleshoot and fix any problems with MARC records and to maintain the current catalog. Show less



Great River Regional Library

• St. Cloud, Minnesota

• Library Assistant II

  • Aug 2006 - May 2008

  • Circulated and distributed library materials to the 32 GRRL branches. • Conducted database searches. • Assisted patrons in checking out library materials and with library account issues. • Updated patron information in the Horizon database. • Indirectly supervised Aides and volunteers. • Circulated and distributed library materials to the 32 GRRL branches. • Conducted database searches. • Assisted patrons in checking out library materials and with library account issues. • Updated patron information in the Horizon database. • Indirectly supervised Aides and volunteers.



St. Cloud State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Periodicals Aide

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2007

  • Processed new serials and periodicals. • Shelved periodicals and government documents. • Assisted patrons in locating materials and using microfilm and microfiche. • Processed new serials and periodicals. • Shelved periodicals and government documents. • Assisted patrons in locating materials and using microfilm and microfiche.