Liana Wijetunga

Assistant Museum Librarian at Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Easton, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Museum Librarian
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      Catalog library collection. Verify historical and organizational information using library materials and card catalogs. Research local history for exhibit purposes. Handle archival books, documents and artifacts. Catalog library collection. Verify historical and organizational information using library materials and card catalogs. Research local history for exhibit purposes. Handle archival books, documents and artifacts.

    • Assistant Researcher
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Investigate microplastics in nationwide beach sand samples. Test grain sizes of sand. Handle lab equipment. Organize results according to researcher’s standards. Collaborate with research leaders. Compile findings for presentation at GSA Section Conference."Comparing Microplastic Accumulation in Beach Sands from Lacustrine and Coastal Marine Systems: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH and Sandy Hook, NJ," Dave Sunderlin, Olivia Najjar, Liana Wijetunga

    • Paleontological Outreach Assistant
      • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

      Aided professor in multiple outreach events to local libraries and schools. Facilitated educational activities to encourage student curiosity. Simplified complex topics for elementary student understanding. Demonstrated paleontological models and techniques.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Led Activity Mentoring Leader
      • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

      Mentor students throughout freshman year. Lead team building exercises. Promote community building in a younger group setting. Collaborate with co-leaders to create weekly plans. Establish positive and influential relationships with students.

    • Student Council Representative
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

      Collaborate with peers and administrators. Draft bills. Present to student body. Advocate for student needs. Work in committees to plan events.

Education

  • Lafayette College
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Geology/Earth Science, General
    2022 - 2026
  • South Burlington High School
    2018 - 2022

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