Curious Child's Library Wanderings

Education

2004-2006  Masters of Library and Information Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

2001-2004 Masters of Art, History
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

1999-2001 Bachelors of Art, History
College Misericordia
Dallas, PA

1996-1999 Associate of Science, Education
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA

Employment

2008 to Present  Adjunct History Instructor
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

• Taught History 103 United States History to 1865
• Taught History 104 United States History Since 1865

2008 to 2009 Archivist/Reference Librarian
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

• Maintained the University Archives
• Created and maintained the Sister Mary Carmel McGarigle Archives Blog
• Increased visibility of and access to materials in the archives through flickr
• Solicited materials from alumni for the archives
• Developed relationships with members of the Back Mountain community
• Provided reference assistance to students, faculty and staff
• Served as liaison to the History Department

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

• Managed the computer resources for 10 main libraries and 5 branches
• Acted as liaison between library staff and computer hardware/software vendors
• Trained staff in the use of various library equipment, databases and other electronic resources
• Created and maintained the Luzerne County Library System
• Created and maintained the Luzerne County Library System Blog

2001-2006 Archivist’s Assistant/Public Services Reference Librarian
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

• Archived documents generated by faculty and staff for the University of Scranton Archives and Special Collections Office
• Cataloged the papers of former Congressman Joseph McDade
• Processed, created MARC records for and set up an exhibit of The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, PA
• Provided reference services via the American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Virtual Reference Service
• Assisted students in conducting research and locating relevant resource materials

1993-1996 Supervisor, Unit Mailroom
United States Army
FT Polk, LA

• Trained and supervised approximately twenty soldiers in the day-to-day operations of the Unit Mailroom which served over 300 soldiers
• Conducted monthly training sessions for supervisors
• Established standard operating procedures for the Unit Mailroom
• Performed all the necessary administrative and operational duties to ensure the mailroom passed all required inspections
• Ensured mail was delivered or redirected according to United States Postal Codes

1992-1993 Administrative Assistant, Post Dining Facility
United States Army
Camp Eagle, Korea

• 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 100 soldiers
• Maintained routine correspondence for the Post Dining Facility
• Planned the meals
• Organized meal details for soldiers who were training in the field

Continuing Education

2008 Metadata for CONTENTdm
PALINET Educational Program

2008 Preparing for Digitization Projects
PALINET Educational Program

2007 Advanced WebOPAC Workshop
Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

2007 System Administration and Statistical Reporting Workshop
Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

2007 Basic WebOPAC Workshop
Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

2007 Web 2.0: Connecting with the Community Using Social Software
InfoPeople Project

2007  Library Technology 101
InfoPeople Project

2007 FrontPage 2003 Levels 1 and 2
New Horizons Computer Learning Center

2006 “Show Me the Money”: Grant Writing for Libraries
Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association

2005 “Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going”
Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association

“Taking Time…for Yourself”
Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association

“Be a Star for Your Library”: Presenting Powerful Presentations
Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association

Associations

2008 to 2009 – Dallas Rotary

2008 to 2009 – Back Mountain Historical Association

2004 to 2009  American Library Association

2004-2006 Archivist
Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Library Association

Honors

2006 Sigma Chapter, Beta Phi Mu
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

2006 Eugene Garfield Minority Scholarship
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

2005 Diversity Award
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

2001-2005 Graduate Assistant, History Department
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

2001 Search Committee for the Vice President of Academic Affairs
College Misericordia
Dallas, PA

Spring 1999 Dean’s List
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA

1992 Second Place, Soldier of the Month
United States Army
Camp Eagle, Korea