This position involved researching and collecting data on literacy rates both provincially and in Timmins specifically; advocating for access to services for those in need, and providing office administration when necessary.

As Reference Desk staff, I assisted patrons in sourcing books or documents, including but not limited to genealogical research and government documents. I also hosted computer tutorials for seniors, proofread assignments and drafted book reviews for circulation.

I worked extensively with Dr. Helen Smith, Associate Professor of History and Women's Studies, on a variety of projects. As a graduate student during the 2004-05 year, I was Dr. Smith's teaching assistant and and facilitated small group discussions once a week for a third year history course, European Women in Historical Perspective. During the 2005-06 academic year I was again her assistant and this time marked two hundred first year essays. Dr. Smith would say that I was noted in the… Show more I worked extensively with Dr. Helen Smith, Associate Professor of History and Women's Studies, on a variety of projects. As a graduate student during the 2004-05 year, I was Dr. Smith's teaching assistant and and facilitated small group discussions once a week for a third year history course, European Women in Historical Perspective. During the 2005-06 academic year I was again her assistant and this time marked two hundred first year essays. Dr. Smith would say that I was noted in the History Department to be a fair-minded and conscientious teaching assistant. I was also employed by Dr. Patricia Jasen, Department of History, as a research assistant in medical history. I have extensive experience with databases like PubMed and Quicklaw. Show less