Curious Child's Library Wanderings

Education

Master of Library and Information Science
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
Major Coursework:  Professional and Social Aspects of Information Services, Collection Management, Library Automation and Information Ethics

Master of Arts, History
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 2004
Major Coursework:  American History, Women’s History, Recent U.S. History:  1960 to the Present and Research Methods in History

Bachelor of Arts, History
Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2001
Major Coursework:  American History, History of England, Cultural Minorities and Research Methods in History

Associate of Science, Education
Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA, 1999
Major Coursework:  Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Business Law and Early Childhood Education

Professional Experience

Adjunct History Instructor
Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
August 2008 – Present

• Facilitate adult learning, non-traditional teaching and course training.
• Provide classroom training.
• Evaluate and critique papers and class presentations.
• Create course syllabi for American History to 1865 and American History from 1865 to the present with a focus on cultural, economic and political diversity.
• Use social networking to enhance in-class discussions.

Archivist/Reference Librarian
Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
March 2008 – July 2009

• Maintained the archival collections of Misericordia University, the Back Mountain Historical Association and The Center for Nursing History.
• Responsible for updating collections in the Online Public Access Catalog.
• Increased the visibility of and access to materials in the University Archives through the use of various social media.
• Provided in-person and remote reference assistance to students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Served as liaison to the History Department.
• Managed student workers.

Automated Services Coordinator
Luzerne County Library System, Wilkes-Barre, PA
June 2006 – March 2008

• Managed the computer systems for ten main libraries and five branch libraries.
• Responsible for performing upgrades of Circulation, Cataloging, Acquisitions and Management modules for the Innovative Interfaces Integrated Library System.
• Maintained electronic resources such as POWER Library, Live Homework Help and Learning Express.
• Acted as liaison between library staff and computer hardware/software vendors.
• Participated in technology outreach projects and trained peers in the use of new technology.

Archivist’s Assistant/Public Services Reference Librarian
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
May 2004 – June 2006

• Responsible for archiving documents generated by faculty and staff for the Archives and Special Collections Office.
• Processed, created MARC records for and set up an exhibit of The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, PA.
• Provided online reference services via the American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Virtual Reference Service.
• Assisted students in conducting research and locating relevant resources.

Supervisor, Post Mailroom
United States Army, Fort Polk, LA
October 1993 – July 1996

• Trained and supervised twenty soldiers in the day-to-day operations of the Unit Mailroom which served over three hundred soldiers.
• Conducted monthly training sessions for supervisors.
• Established standard training operating procedures for the Unit Mailroom and ensured that the Mailroom passed all required postal inspections.
• Set up mail delivery service for soldiers who were in the field.

Ammunition Specialist, HHC/USAG
United States Army, Fort Polk, LA
June 1993 – October 1993

• Performed routine office duties.
• Assisted in the receipt, storage, issue and maintenance of explosive material.
• Performed ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures.
• Assisted in the preparation of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives.

Office Manager, Dining Facility
United States Army, Camp Eagle, Korea
November 1992 – June 1993

• Assisted in the management and training of military and civilian personnel.
• Kept records of incoming and outgoing expenses for the Post Dining Facility which served over a hundred people.
• Maintained routine correspondence for the Post Dining Facility.
• Planned meals for soldiers in garrison and in the field.

Other Library and Academic Experience

• Graduate Assistant, Archives and Special Collection’s Office, The University of Scranton, August 2001 – May 2004

Professional Competencies

• Computer literate with Windows and handheld operating systems.  Proficient use of internet and office applications.
• Skilled in research and teaching use of online reference resources, indexes and other research tools such as citation managers, etc.
• Possess a broad understanding of Integrated Library Software systems, including cataloging, circulation, OPAC and serials function.  Systems used include products from Sirsi and Innovative Interfaces Inc.
• Ability to create and maintain course content using Blackboard Course Management System.
• Continually updating skill set with emerging technology applications including social networking sites and online communication technologies.

Professional Involvement

• Society of American Archivists, Member, 2008 – 2009
• Back Mountain Historical Association, Board Member, 2008 – 2009
• American Library Association, Member, 2004 – 2009
• Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association, Archivist, 2004 – 2006

Presentations and Publications

• Write and maintain professional blog Curious Child’s Library Wanderings at https://curiouschild.wordpress.com
• Write and maintain personal blog Living Outside the Stacks at http://livingoutsidethestacks.com/
• “Archives 2.0:  Connecting the Past to the Future”, May 2009, NEPA Library Camp.  http://www.slideshare.net/curiouschild/nepa-library-camp-09-archives
• “What’s in the Archives”, Book Marks, Misericordia University, Spring 2009.
• “Social Networking:  Micro-Blogging”, Book Marks, Misericordia University, Spring 2009.
• “Seymour and Kathy Brotman”, March 2006, The University of Scranton.  http://academic.scranton.edu/department/wml/brotmanfinding.html
• “International Correspondence Schools of Scranton”, May 2005, The University of Scranton.  http://academic.scranton.edu/department/wml/icsfinding.htm

Areas of Research Interest

• The Social Web
• Information Literacy
• American History
• Social/Cultural History

Library Service

• Library Management Team, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2008 – 2009
• Library Marketing Committee, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2008 – 2009

University Service

• Records Retention Committee, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2008 – 2009
• Office of Equity and Diversity, Volunteer, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 2005 – 2006
• Search Committee for Vice President of Academic Affairs, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2001

Community Service

• Project Linus, 2010
• Red Pump Project Blogger, 2010
• Dallas Rotary, Member, 2008 – 2009

Honors and Awards

• Sigma Chapter, Beta Phi Mu, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
• Eugene Garfield Minority Scholarship, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
• Diversity Award, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 2005
• Dean’s List, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA, Spring 1999
• Second Place, Soldier of the Month, U.S. Army, Camp Eagle, Korea, 1992