Experience

Kansas Geological Survey

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Library and Core Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Manage operations of KGS Library and Archive, Drill Core Library, Data Resources Library, and Publication Sales

• Associate Archivist and Core Facility Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2022

  Lawrence, Kansas Area Develop and manage the KGS library of earth science information, including periodicals, monographs, and maps. Collect, catalog, and organize library materials. Coordinate and manage library projects. Develop policies for use of library materials and oversee loaning of materials to KGS staff and the public. Manage and curate the KGS Drill Core Library, which includes a repository of rock core samples from Kansas and surrounding borders and a digital database… Show more Develop and manage the KGS library of earth science information, including periodicals, monographs, and maps. Collect, catalog, and organize library materials. Coordinate and manage library projects. Develop policies for use of library materials and oversee loaning of materials to KGS staff and the public. Manage and curate the KGS Drill Core Library, which includes a repository of rock core samples from Kansas and surrounding borders and a digital database https://www.kgs.ku.edu/Magellan/Qualified/index.html. Develop a comprehensive, online bibliography relating to Kansas geology and similar fields. http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Magellan/Bib/index.html Maintain the KGS collection of archival materials, including photographs, original maps, field notes, manuscripts, research section files, aerial photographs, and underground mine maps. Collect, inventory, and organize materials. Coordinate and manage archive projects. Develop policies for use of archive materials; oversee the use of archive materials by KGS staff and the public. Coordinate research and services needs with managers of Computer Services, Data Resources Library, Business Office, Editing, and Publication Sales as well as other state agencies and the public.



The University of Kansas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor, athletics

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2017

  Lawrence, Kansas Area



Johnson County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2014 - 2017



University of Kansas Libraries

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Lawrence, Kansas Area Work on an IMLS granted funded project, Lifecycle Management of Research Data project with joint efforts from the Greater Western Library Association, the Great Plain Network, and the University of Kansas. The purpose of the grant is to leverage collective strengths and create a proposal for a scalable and federated approach to the life-cycle management of research data based on the needs of member institutions. Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule which includes… Show more Work on an IMLS granted funded project, Lifecycle Management of Research Data project with joint efforts from the Greater Western Library Association, the Great Plain Network, and the University of Kansas. The purpose of the grant is to leverage collective strengths and create a proposal for a scalable and federated approach to the life-cycle management of research data based on the needs of member institutions. Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks and all sites involved in the project. Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, presentations, tables and reports. Help coordinate a two-day workshop for the university research, library, and technology communities focused on understanding challenges and solutions in managing, sharing, and preserving research data. Create and maintain a website for the project. http://imls.gwla.org/ Show less



Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan

• Information Services Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Ann Arbor, Michigan



Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics

• Archive Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Lawrence, Kansas Area Processed the Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities collection.



Taubman Health Sciences Library

• Library Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Ann Arbor, MI