Work:
Chatham University
Jennie King Mellon Library, Reference Associate
Duquesne University
Gumberg Library, ETD Coordinator & Reference
University of Pittsburgh
Field and Work Experience
University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Conservation Dept., Volunteer
University of Pittsburgh
Engineering Library, Librarian Assistant
Duquesne University
Office of the Registrar, Administrative Assistant
Education:
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
MLIS
Duquesne University
MA
Westminster College
BA
Skills:
LIBRARY RELATED Instruction: Conducted instruction sessions alone and in collaborative teams on ETD process and English resources Marketing/Promotion: Use of Facebook to promote digital collections, book displays, and programs Scholarly Communication: Help students in final stage of thesis/dissertation preparation Preservation/Special Collection: Particular interest in primary materials for use in person and digitally TECHNOLOGY Metadata: Use of oXygen software to create XML records and use XSLT crosswalk for MODS 3.5 to Dublin Core Cataloging: Theoretical working knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC Collection Development: Use of GOBI to help with expanding English Literature and gender-focused collection COMMUNICATION Interpersonal Connections: First-rate communication skills in handling customer queries both in person and over the phone; excellent communicator with co-workers, in-person and online