Jennifer Mcdevitt Email & Phone Number

• Planned, promoted, delivered, and evaluated creative and engaging adult-oriented programs aligned with the library’s strategic direction.
• Developed and maintained the adult non-fiction print and digital collections, and provided input into budget allocations for collections and database licences.
• Resolved customer issues and provided reference service, reader’s advisory, and tech support to patrons and staff.
• Built relationships with local organizations and participated in… Show more
• Built relationships with local organizations and participated in outreach events to share information and make connections. Show less

• Provided leadership and direction to a team of 25 staff, including direct supervision of the Library Manager and Programmers
• Developed a person-first, goals-oriented performance (p)review process and maintained an open-door, supportive management style
• Managed change effectively throughout the implementation of new HR/payroll software and renovations of the library space
• Established understanding and a positive image of the library by building and maintaining relationships with… Show more
• Established understanding and a positive image of the library by building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and stakeholders
• Advised the Board on political actions and advocacy, budget, policies, and services Show less

• Managed all aspects of an Open Educational Resources repository and service
• Created and updated action plan, collected success metrics, and monitored key performance indicators
• Coordinated and oversaw three working groups, setting priorities and assigning tasks in order to achieve the project's strategic goals
• Provided user support and training for PressbooksEDU
• Developed and delivered OER education and awareness program and created marketing and advocacy campaigns for… Show more
• Developed and delivered OER education and awareness program and created marketing and advocacy campaigns for AtlanticOER Show less

• Collaborated with community partners to bring library services to a diverse range of youth outside of the library
• Mentored a council of teen volunteers in the process of designing, facilitating, and evaluating teen-led programming
• Found creative ways to promote teen programming and foster community connections remotely
• Curated, maintained, and oversaw the budget for the young adult collection

• With Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell of Digital Humanities & Philosophy (January 2020 - August 2021)
• Served as UAlberta’s metadata point person for the SSHRC-funded SpokenWeb project
• Created crosswalks and recommendation reports for the recording of descriptive and structural metadata for digitized reel-to-reel tapes to enable a streamlined ingest process across three separate databases
• Designed, and trained English & Film Studies students on, instructional documents for the recording of… Show more With Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell of Digital Humanities & Philosophy (January 2020 - August 2021)
• Designed, and trained English & Film Studies students on, instructional documents for the recording of descriptive and structural metadataWith Dr. Brenda Reyes Ayala of the School for LIS (September 2019 - April 2020)
• Ran and edited Python scripts on Compute Canada for a project researching quality assurance in web archiving

Camrose, AB

• Designed and conducted research into patron satisfaction via surveys and face-to-face interaction.
• Worked within a team to support Summer Reading Club, Book Bike, and Intergenerational programming.
• Promoted the library's programs and services on Facebook and Instagram.

Camrose, AB

• Created and implemented a social media editorial calendar and wrote content to promote the library's events, programs, and services.
• Assisted with writing and designing a five-year Plan of Service for the library, including Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Worked with a team to plan, market, and run the annual tea party to kick-off summer programming. We planned for 300 and were delighted with an attendance of 785 people.

Lac La Biche, AB

• Developed and implemented action plan to redesign museum website, which increased the average session duration by over 400% and return visitors by over 40% in the first month
• Created tailored tour programming based on the Alberta curriculum for Grades K-3
• Used existing exhibit policy to develop an exhibit strategic plan and researched and designed new exhibits
• Accessioned incoming artifacts and archival material according to museum best practice

Saint John, NB

• Aided students with multimedia equipment (3D printer, Adobe Creative Suite, and video cameras)
• Worked IT help desk shifts and responded to software installation tickets in the Student Technology Centre

Camrose, AB

• Oversaw the cataloguing of artifacts and successfully implemented a new organizational system
• Designed educational programs for children & adults
• Contributed to the planning and marketing of museum events attended by upwards of 100 people

Saint John, NB

• Designed brochures and posters for library services, programs, and events
• Created content for all social media platforms, including website pages and promotional video
• Assisted patrons with research and technology inquiries

Camrose, AB

• Oversaw the cataloguing of artifacts and successfully implemented a new organizational system
• Designed educational programs for children & adults
• Contributed to the planning and marketing of museum events attended by upwards of 100 people

Wainwright, AB

• Provided client service (both by telephone and in person)
• Performed data entry efficiently
• Worked within a team to maintain and create streamlined office protocols

Hardisty, AB

• Helped patrons to use the computers and to locate books & information
• Organized inventory and processed interlibrary loans

Ma/Mlis, Digital Humanities & Library And Information Studies, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom, Digital Humanities Student Association, The Landing: Society for.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Honours English & Double Major In Information And Communication Studies, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society Thesis: Staying Bubbly: Constructions of Adolescent Identity and.