Lori Williamson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Welcomes and assists visitors to the Study Room interested in exploring Mia’s collections - Plays a key role in caring for Mia’s 40,000 prints, drawings, and illustrated books- Works with colleagues in the departments of American, European, and Global Contemporary Art to make holdings accessible

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Finds and analyses vetted, credible scholarly research• Writes key points, summaries, and infographics based on collected research • Develops actionable takeaways for young people, parents, and educators to be aware of and cultivate Digital Wellbeing• Organizes both research library and internal drive based on best information practices• Contributes to web site redesign• Writes other content as necessary

• Managing reopening of the Library after COVID-19 lockdown• Managing Library Innovation Project• Creating digital content for web and social media• Triaging incoming donation offers• Completing transfer of appropriate Hill Library materials

* Promotes internal collaboration between departments with diverse needs including Education, Collections Management, and Exhibits* Edits, posts, and manages departmental blog, one of the new outreach initiatives. Writes some entries. http://www.mnhs.org/collectionsupcloseReadership of the blog has increased to over 8,000 views a month; over 200,000 since 2009* Heads up a number of specific project teams to make resources available online, including pages focusing on the Hill… Show more * Promotes internal collaboration between departments with diverse needs including Education, Collections Management, and Exhibits* Edits, posts, and manages departmental blog, one of the new outreach initiatives. Writes some entries. http://www.mnhs.org/collectionsupcloseReadership of the blog has increased to over 8,000 views a month; over 200,000 since 2009* Heads up a number of specific project teams to make resources available online, including pages focusing on the Hill Family, Walter Mondale, and Minnesota Authors* Manages team to plan and implement the Civil War Daybook project, including research materials to include, digitize, and post www.mnhs.org/civilwardaybook* Creates monthly reports aggregating web statistics* Provides behind-the-scenes tours for groups of various sizes and interests, including teachers, social groups, legislators, and corporate executives* Produces, edits, and promotes video podcasts highlighting collection items and work of the department.* Leads committee to redesign the Collections-Reference web page* Organizes outreach to the legislature annually by organizing a display of rare artifacts, documents, and books to promote the work of the department as part of the Society's lobbying efforts* Staffs reference desk on a weekly shift Show less

* Develops and installs Library Lobby Exhibits, integrating multiple types of material and providing contextual information.Averages six a year on topics such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, the history of ice skating, maps, Minnesota's relationship with Canada, and the Civil WarTimed to complement visiting exhibitions, new release by the MHS Press, or events in the community such as the Republican National Convention in 2006* Key player in the development and use of the Collection… Show more * Develops and installs Library Lobby Exhibits, integrating multiple types of material and providing contextual information.Averages six a year on topics such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, the history of ice skating, maps, Minnesota's relationship with Canada, and the Civil WarTimed to complement visiting exhibitions, new release by the MHS Press, or events in the community such as the Republican National Convention in 2006* Key player in the development and use of the Collection Management System (CMS), an institution-wide database system to track collection items as well as donor/vendor information. http://collections.mnhs.org/cms/* Works to develop Library Collection through research of available materials for purchase or donation as well as existing collection* Works with a variety of donors, dealers, and publications* Manages several purchasing budgets.* Documents work of Acquisitions Committee* Organizes annual Collections Up Close events for the public and members; typically 300 attendees. Show less

* Meets with donors* Answers questions by email, phone, mail, or walk-inFields between 10 - 20 per week* Tracks purchases* Supervises volunteers for the department

* Conducted academic research on legal issues and worked with others to develop this research into coherent programs.* Evaluated program design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal and external programs.* Assisted coordination of high school programs such as "We the People" for the state of Illinois; served as liaison to national network.* Worked on fundraising activities such as grant and prospect research, proposal preparation, and organizing budget for annual benefit.

* Duties included proofreading, editing, and fact checking college publications such as the college course catalogue and recruitment literature.* Organized and maintained accuracy of various office archives, including photography, samples, and job files.

M.A., History, Social Sciences

Concretrating on American History and Research Methodology

B.A., Philosophy, History Of Mathematics

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Education record