Justin Benton Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

(Remote)

Oversees Candid’s Issue Lab, a knowledge management platform that includes a digital library where we collect knowledge assets that are funded and/or produced by social sector organizations. General Responsibilities- Oversee content curation and data quality, continuing to build the Issue Lab repository and distribute its contents via other digital catalogues. - Help develop and execute the strategic content plan that supports Candid’s mission and objectives.- Oversee Issue Lab's content approval process.- Create and maintain hosted repositories and special collections.- Guide technical enhancements to the platform and monitor platform functionality flagging any recurring data or technical problems.

(Remote)

- Collection development and cataloging for Issue Lab digital open-access repository- Approve submissions and maintain content for use in digital library and hosted repositories- Serve as first point of contact for end user inquiries and support- Perform regular maintenance of Issue Lab to ensure platform functionality (WordPress updates, Metadata cleanup, DOI stats, OAI-PMH feeds)- Assist with data importing projects- Update technical and administrative documentation as needed.

(Remote)

- Collection development and cataloging for Candid IssueLab digital repository.- Researched and catalogued more than 500 unique born-digital open-access resources to special collections focusing on Immigration and US Democracy.- Manually coded approximately 600 IssueLab resources with subject headings from Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) to improve PCS auto-coding methods.- Cataloguing and metadata tagging of collection materials.- Editing descriptions and ensuring accurate object information and copyright compliance.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Records management utilizing multiple programs and systems.- Database administration of more than 25,000 client and object files.- Physical record archiving- Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure project completion and organization.- Research and cataloguing of paintings, ancient art, and historical objects.- Managed incoming/outgoing object records and shipping logistics.- Oversee reference library and research materials; assist with research inquiries.- Responsible for client relations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As part of my graduate program, I participated in a practicum through The Chicago History Museum's research center. Projects included a subject guide to Chicago’s community areas and neighborhoods for the Chicago Collections Consortium Explore Chicago Collections resource, an analysis of archival collection usage spanning 2013 to 2020, and a member presentation on the history of Chicago residential architecture styles.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Chicago History Museum's Research Center provides access to the museum's archives, photos, published materials and more. As a reference librarian my main duties involved assisting visitors with reference inquiries and utilizing the museum’s archives and collections for research. I also promoted the museum’s materials and services through public engagement and member events.

New York, Ny

- Managed ecommerce department that averaged more than $20,000 in monthly sales.- Researched and catalogued art and design objects dating from the 18th to 20th century.- Wrote and published accurate object information online; edited object descriptions of team members to ensure accuracy.- Managed incoming/outgoing objects including records and shipping logistics.- Planned and oversaw monthly department workflows and deadlines.- Responsible for client relations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyStudies focused on special collections and archives, including the use.

Bachelors, Art History, Summa Cum Laude

Coursework focused on ancient art and culture, including Mediterranean, Mesopotamian, Asian, and Mesoamerican cultures. Supplementary.