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Columbia, SC, US

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Teach courses at the iSchool. Summer 2023 & 2024: ISCI 742 The Curricular Role of the School Librarian

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Since 2021 I've been a Research Assistant for Dr. Freeburg. Our current research is the Public Library Routines Project. I participate in data collection and analysis, contribute to articles and presentations, and help with writing proposals and planning for future studies.From F2022-F24 I was a graduate course assistant for several courses..

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as reviewer for FY 2022 and FY 2023 for the Open Textbooks Pilot program. Read, commented on, and scored grant applications. Participated on panel to align feedback to grant applicants.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Developed new school library program, space, and collection for middle-high school. Taught Skills Workshop to middle school students, and helped students in grades 5-12 with research skills. Oversaw library strategic planning and budget. Organized Scholastic Book Fairs. Performed reader’s advisory and circulation. Built and maintained LibGuides of OER and.

Built AmeriCorps Resource Library for Volunteer Maine in MS Teams. Migrated documents from ASC Basecamp, updated templates, and found and brought in useful resources in the CNCS Knowledge Network. Set up organized repository of resources for Maine AmeriCorps grantees.

Naples, Maine

Supported the teachers and students at LRHS. Taught library skills (finding and evaluating sources, academic honesty, search strategies, the research process, etc.). Developed the collection by evaluating holdings, removing outdated works, and purchasing new items. Helped teachers find resources for lessons or units. Spoke with students about reading.

Westbrook, Maine

Assisted patrons at Reference, Lending, and Youth Services desks. At Reference and Youth Services I helped patrons to locate books and movies, use computers and online resources, and find answers to questions. At Lending I circulated materials, signed patrons up for library cards, and accepted overdue fines. Regularly covered the Reference desk on Saturday.

Westbrook, Maine

For this national nonprofit, I managed the Rides In Sight project sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hired, trained, and supervised 3 researchers for the project. Worked with coders, marketing team, and sponsor to build and launch the program. In 2013 Rides In Sight debuted a national toll-free hotline and in 2014 a searchable online database for.

Augusta, Maine

Served at the Maine Commission for Community Service (now Volunteer Maine) as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader. Helped support 20 VISTA members, and recruited members throughout the year. Helped to organize an annual conference. As a VISTA leader I performed the following roles to build capacity for the Maine VISTA Project: ambassador, facilitator/educator.

Tappahannock, VA

As solo librarian at SMS boarding school I ran the library and participated in many aspects of school life. Major library responsibilities included: collection development, reference, library instruction, cataloging, and periodical and electronic resource management. Other roles in the school during my tenure included: advisor, writing lab instructor.

Westbrook, Maine

Served as AmeriCorps VISTA with ITNAmerica. That year the organization began the national rollout, replicating the Portland ITN model in other cities across the country. Organized a summit meeting about senior transportation, and supported the new ITN affiliates as they planned and started service. Built capacity, so the new affiliates could provide.

Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: CIC Research & Scholarship Advisory Council, School Library and Literacy Committee, MLIS CommitteeDissertation.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA), Graduate Student AssociationCourses: Organizing.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Milestone Yearbook, Women's Issues Organization, Phelps ScholarsTook a liberal arts curriculum with a major in.