Catherine Van Camp, Research Librarian Email & Phone Number

Dexter, Michigan, United States

Information Specialist with expertise in managing research and conducting searches in a technical environment. Dedicated hard-worker creating innovative solutions for information retrieval and dissemination. Expertise in searching numerous business and specialized databases including Compendex/Engineering Village, Scopus, STN, Factiva, TechStreet, InterRegs and Innography.* Organized information systems and requests in a corporate library. * Tailored research requests for scientific research professionals, business professionals and executives.• Designed research reports and patent analysis as part of a team including legal professionals to support technology planning for six areas.• Evaluated seven patent databases and made recommendations to legal team for corporate use.• Developed over 30 patent alerts for specific requests to support engineers’ awareness of new technology developments.• Led reference desk and search staff and handled business, engineering and technology requests worldwide.

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Agency Employee at Ford Motor Managed information systems and handled requests in corporate library with ~75% of users sending back positive feedback. Executed personalized research requests for technical groups and engineering research professionals.• Created database for improving collection development process with time saving of 10%.• Distributed current awareness scans update on a weekly basis evaluating usage metrics to include more valuable content.• Designed a consumer research methodology improved understanding of consumer needs and coached three coworkers on how to conduct these searches.• Presented to peers on government regulation bodies and standards and preserved in a three-page document to increase knowledge competencies.

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Managed information systems and created databases for the corporate library. Conducted customized research requests for executives, technical groups and market research professionals.• Initiated worldwide standards access system for company compliance on ISO/TS 16949 requirements.• Created methodology to obtain government regulations and customer standards.• Developed and distributed environmental scans update on a daily basis.• Compiled research data into a customized electronic research report for various user groups.

Master Of Information And Library Services

Bachelor Of Science - Bs