Besides running my own craft business, I’m entering the job market. I’ve just graduated from grad school with an MLS. Below you’ll find my extended resume, with relevant links.
Education
Indiana University – School of Library and Information Science, 2009-2011
Masters in Library Science
Oberlin College, 2004 – 2008
B.A. in Art History, Minors in History, English
Interdisciplinary focus in Medieval Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.4, Major GPA: 3.8
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), 2007
Focus in European Culture and History
Library Experience
GLBT Student Support Services, Indiana University
Library Coordinator, August 2010 – Present
Maintain day-to-day operations of a small special library. Coordinate volunteers. Process and catalog new donations. Select new materials and remain informed on current GLBT issues and information needs. Facilitated the transfer of the library catalog to new software. Implemented stricter standards for cataloging and subject access. Increased library visibility through social networking and programming. Trained employees and interns on basic library upkeep and circulation. Organized the moving of the library to storage and alternative spaces for major office renovation.
Herman B. Wells Library, Indiana University
Database Management/Authority Assistant, June 2010 – December 2010
Imported authority records from OCLC. Corrected consistency errors in IUCAT. Updated authority files as needed.
Lilly Library, Indiana University
Cataloging Assistant, November 2009 – October 2010
Measured books for phase boxes and off-site storage. Retrospectively converted the card catalog. Processed the Uslan comic book collection for off-site storage. Cataloged and prepared Mystery Writer’s of America collection for off-site storage. Prepared unprocessed manuscripts for transfer from the Willis building to secure storage. Other duties as assigned by the head of Technical Services.
Herman B. Wells Library, Indiana University
ALF Cataloging Assistant, August 2009 – January 2010
Pulled selected books from library shelves. Processed and changed barcodes for books to move to off-site storage facility. Error checked each book for issues.
Other Work Experience
Purple Hippo Stitches
Owner/Crafter, August 2009 – Present
Managing all aspects of a small craft business. Cross-stitching and hand embroidering pieces for sale. Selling pieces online via Etsy, in various brick and mortar stores, and indie craft shows. Maintaining an online presence through personal website, blog, Twitter, and Facebook.
Rose of York/Cittie of Yorke Pubs, Samuel Smith’s Brewery, London UK
Barmaid, December 2008-April 2009
Served and properly IDed customers for alcoholic drinks and food in a busy inner city pub. Housekeeping and cleaning of the pub and small attached hotel. Catered to large tour groups and maintained knowledge of Samuel Smith’s beers.
Conference Services Assistant, Summer 2007-2008
Conferences Services, Oberlin College
Answered phones and helped find answers to conference groups needs. Worked independently on a number of special projects. Met with conference groups to coordinate housing needs. Inspected dorms for safety and maintenance
Head Filing Assistant, January 2006-August 2007
Office of Development, Oberlin College
Organize and maintain the file room. Trained new student employees. Trained in Excel, Word, and The Raisor’s Edge. Working Convocation events as needed.
Additional Volunteer and Internship Experience
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH
Student Docent, January 2007 – July 2008
Completed one-month intensive museum training course. Gave public talks as well as personalized tours based on curriculum to school groups.
Oberlin Heritage Center (Historical Society), Oberlin, OH
Winter Term Intern, January 2008
Organized and updated docent training materials. Used local archives and census records to obtain new information about former inhabitants of local historical buildings. Shadowed meetings and tour groups.
