Phoenix Alexander Email & Phone Number

Riverside, Ca, Us

Riverside County, California, United States

I curate the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy: one of the world's largest research collections of genre texts. Specific responsibilities include:- Serving as subject specialist for science fiction, fantasy, horror and other forms of speculative fiction.- Acquiring special collections manuscript and print resources for the UCR Library in accordance with collection development policies.- Working with the Associate University Librarian for Content & Discovery, the Director of Distinctive Collections, subject selectors, faculty and other stakeholders to identify collecting priorities and new areas for collections development.- Seeking out multi-disciplinary collaborations with colleagues, faculty, students, researchers, current and potential donors and the Speculative Fiction community at large.- Establishing professional and ethical working relationships with antiquarian book dealers and other providers of subject and genre related materials pertinent for inclusion into the Eaton Collection. - Collaborating and coordinating with appropriate members of the Special Collections & University Archives team and Metadata Services to ensure the Eaton is processed, described and discoverable according to current best practices guidelines and national standards.• Coordinating and collaborating with Special Collections & University Archives team members to develop and implement an Eaton collection management review process, stacks maintenance tasks, inventory legacy collections and a preservation assessment.- Providing advanced level reference service to assist researchers, students, faculty, staff and the community in identifying and using Special Collections and other library materials as indicated or requested.- Developing and providing a program of public services outreach to members of the UCR campus and Riverside community at large.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

I curate the largest collection of catalogued science fiction in Europe, including the archive of the Science Fiction Foundation. My work involves:• Developing, promoting and conserving the Science Fiction collections as a research and teaching resource within the University and beyond, ensuring they are accessible to the broadest possible audience.• Actively maintaining awareness of teaching and research needs in the University through liaison with Faculty members in order to identify and promote the use of material in the collections. This also includes creating syllabi, teaching postgraduate seminars and supervising doctoral candidates.• Producing guides to the collections and specialised listings, including the development and dissemination of digitised content.• Promoting the collection across the University and beyond, including use of social media, and delivery and support of public engagement activities.• Delivering information literacy sessions as required by Faculty staff.• Developing the collections by identifying appropriate acquisitions in line with the SCA Collection Development & Management Policy, as well as the Science Fiction Foundation and academic stakeholders, and to manage and develop relations with donors and potential donors.• Cataloguing printed acquisitions to RDA standard, using MARC21 format and Library of Congress subject headings, and liaising with Archivist colleagues on the determining of priorities for the cataloguing of archival collections.• Delivering specialist knowledge of relevant subject areas to answer enquiries about the collections.• Assisting with the development of bids for external funding.• Collaborating with other institutions to increase their awareness of the collections.• Staffing the SCA reading room when necessary.

New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, English Language And Literature/Letters

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Language And Literature/Letters

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters