Librarian/information professional with a strong background in local history, genealogy, and special collections. Skills in leadership, technology, project management, communication, creativity. My experience includes technical services, general reference, and genealogy reference. Pre-library experience includes editorial work, a publications assistantship, two semesters teaching and tutoring undergraduate English composition, and one summer assisting with a local ethnic heritage research project. Thorough knowledge of local history resources and research methods. Excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, listening, teaching, leading groups and assisting patrons. Extensive local-history reference experience; general reference experience. Database and Web searching skills. Knowledge of library digitization.Knowledge of HTML. Transitioning from technical services to public service/administration.
Listed skills include Local History, Genealogy Reference, Genealogy Research, Special Collections, and 46 others.