Interim director of the university library, overseeing four full-time faculty librarians and two professional staff, while also holding the appointment of Collections Management & Digital Resources Librarian. Responsible for the support and guidance for all service areas and programs of the library, including reporting and assessment.

Providing collection development and management for the university’s print, online, and archival collections, including management of library collections budgets, selection of all print and electronic materials for all campus departments and units, as well as oversee all stacks and cataloging maintenance. Administer all bibliographic databases, electronic resources, library websites and other online resources, and the integrated library system and online catalog, powered by Koha. Supervise two… Show more Providing collection development and management for the university’s print, online, and archival collections, including management of library collections budgets, selection of all print and electronic materials for all campus departments and units, as well as oversee all stacks and cataloging maintenance. Administer all bibliographic databases, electronic resources, library websites and other online resources, and the integrated library system and online catalog, powered by Koha. Supervise two library access staff who are responsible for cataloging, serials, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and the University Archive. Liaise with various campus constituents, including Information Technology, Facilities, Enrollment Management, University Relations, and the University Art Gallery, as well as continue to work with the departments of Visual & Performing Arts and Media & Communication, providing information literacy instruction, research consultations, and course and collection development. Courses:FY103 Expose Yourself: Defining and Defending (and Creating) Art - Fall 2016; 2017; 2018FA270 Digital Imaging 1 - Spring 2016US292 The Sociology of The Simpsons - Spring 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019 Show less

Chief administrator for the university’s institutional repository, ScholarWorks@Arcadia, powered by Digital Commons (bepress), and charged with growing the repository’s holdings while researching and launching a Center for Scholarly Communication to serve the Arcadia University community in all its research, writing, data management, and copyright efforts. Contributions included further customization of the platform and repository workflows and policies, performing a needs assessment for… Show more Chief administrator for the university’s institutional repository, ScholarWorks@Arcadia, powered by Digital Commons (bepress), and charged with growing the repository’s holdings while researching and launching a Center for Scholarly Communication to serve the Arcadia University community in all its research, writing, data management, and copyright efforts. Contributions included further customization of the platform and repository workflows and policies, performing a needs assessment for archiving graduate works, and developing and launching an informational web portal. Additionally, liaise to the departments of Visual & Performing Arts and Media & Communication, including providing information literacy instruction, research consultations, and course and collection development.Courses:FY103 Expose Yourself: Defining and Defending (and Creating) Art - Fall 2015FA270 Digital Imaging 1 - Fall 2015 Show less

Principal manager for the Guggenheim Digital Media Archive, the Foundation’s repository of digital collections (DAMS), powered by MediaBeacon, including further implementation, customization, and upgrade of the entire system. Overall improved, documented and deployed all digital asset management workflows, policies and best practices on the departmental and institutional level. Activities included designing and implementing several custom metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, and general… Show more Principal manager for the Guggenheim Digital Media Archive, the Foundation’s repository of digital collections (DAMS), powered by MediaBeacon, including further implementation, customization, and upgrade of the entire system. Overall improved, documented and deployed all digital asset management workflows, policies and best practices on the departmental and institutional level. Activities included designing and implementing several custom metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, and general usage, cataloging, and copyright guidelines adhering to media and cultural heritage standards. Working across all departments, grew the repository’s holdings over 35% in one year, and increased general institutional usage threefold while integrating the DAM with other institution systems. Show less

Art librarian fellowship awarded to one individual each year with a focus on public services, special collections, and digital resources in art and museum libraries. In addition to several major fellowship projects, responsibilities included leading information literacy sessions, individual student research consultations, as well as staffing the services desk, training and managing of student workers, and aiding in daily activities at the Haas Family Arts Library, Arts Library Special… Show more Art librarian fellowship awarded to one individual each year with a focus on public services, special collections, and digital resources in art and museum libraries. In addition to several major fellowship projects, responsibilities included leading information literacy sessions, individual student research consultations, as well as staffing the services desk, training and managing of student workers, and aiding in daily activities at the Haas Family Arts Library, Arts Library Special Collections, and the Yale Center for British Art.Publications- Bruce Davidson photographs collection at the Yale Center for British Art / a compilation of articles and bibliographies, Yale Center for British Art, Yale University, April 2012Projects- E-Books for the Visual Arts, a library guide, Yale University, 2012- Yale School of Art Master of Fine Art Theses in Photography Collection, EAD finding aid, Yale University, 2012Presentations- Searching for EBooks by Discipline: A Teaching Tool for EBook Interfaces, Yale Standing Committee on Professional Awareness (SCOPA) lecture, Yale University, April 2012 Show less

Taught all levels of film and digital photography courses for the School of Art to undergraduates and graduates, as well as advised students, and managed wet and digital photo labs. Developed the inaugural Digital Printing Lab manual for users and lab managers, as well as assisted with the daily activities for the Photo Department and the College.Courses taught:ART2995 Basic PhotographyART2996 Intermediate PhotographyART3992 Introduction to Digital PhotographyART3996… Show more Taught all levels of film and digital photography courses for the School of Art to undergraduates and graduates, as well as advised students, and managed wet and digital photo labs. Developed the inaugural Digital Printing Lab manual for users and lab managers, as well as assisted with the daily activities for the Photo Department and the College.Courses taught:ART2995 Basic PhotographyART2996 Intermediate PhotographyART3992 Introduction to Digital PhotographyART3996 Color Photography IART4941 Special Studies in PhotographyART4992 Advanced Digital PhotographyART4996 Large Format PhotographyART4997 Alternative Processes Show less

Processed and cataloged Government Printing Office documents, microforms and serials, creating original and updating existing MARC bibliographic records using Symphony ILS by SirsiDynix and OCLC Connexion. Managed the information and circulation desk, interlibrary loan, student workers, performed general stacks and database maintenance, and supported the department in daily activities and research initiatives.

Managed a grant-funded project to digitize 35,000 color transparencies of the ocean floor of the Gulf of Mexico. Developed standards and workflows, trained and managed student workers, and assisted with grant research. Additionally, performed scanning and cataloging, managed hardware and software, and preserved original media.

Digital library technician capturing oversized 2-D materials using a 4x5 view camera with a PhaseOne and BetterLight digital scan-back for materials ranging from modern and historic maps, fine art prints and paintings, and other special collections ephemera of all types. Edited and cataloged digital assets, and assisted in developing online digital library collections using CONTENTdm, Drupal, and other technologies. Maintained camera, lighting and studio equipment, established standards and… Show more Digital library technician capturing oversized 2-D materials using a 4x5 view camera with a PhaseOne and BetterLight digital scan-back for materials ranging from modern and historic maps, fine art prints and paintings, and other special collections ephemera of all types. Edited and cataloged digital assets, and assisted in developing online digital library collections using CONTENTdm, Drupal, and other technologies. Maintained camera, lighting and studio equipment, established standards and workflows, trained library staff and students, and supported collection projects and library exhibitions. Show less

Served as a part-time on-air announcer and control board operator for Baton Rouge’s public radio station, which carries NPR and local programming. Duties included producing and hosting programs, recording public service announcements, archiving and podcasting local programs, and participating in annual fund drives.