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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Providing legal research and reference services to firm lawyers, students and internal departments. - Conducting research and retrieving information quickly and cost-effectively. - Docketing time for work performed for charge back to client file.- Guiding researchers with search strategies, and choosing and using online and print information resources and technology for maximal benefits.- Contributing to the design and execution of teaching, training and orientation regarding… Show more - Providing legal research and reference services to firm lawyers, students and internal departments. - Conducting research and retrieving information quickly and cost-effectively. - Docketing time for work performed for charge back to client file.- Guiding researchers with search strategies, and choosing and using online and print information resources and technology for maximal benefits.- Contributing to the design and execution of teaching, training and orientation regarding research methodology and resources for students and lawyers.- Staying abreast of cutting-edge information resources and technology. - Identifying, examining and evaluating publications and electronic resources for their usage in the provision of a wide variety of library services.- Providing a broad spectrum of firm-wide current awareness services to internal clients (alerts, newsletters). - Collecting, maintaining and delivering information to achieve a competitive edge.- Working collaboratively with other researcher specialists on mandates and project-related work as a member of the firm-wide research team.- Mentoring and onboarding library team members and law students, where applicable, in research methodologies and resources. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Leads library orientation and information literacy training to students, staff and legal professionals, including planning and presenting internal training sessions, coordinating external training sessions, and organizing onboarding materials, while coordinating with several internal departments;- Manages administrator accounts for several databases and tools and troubleshoot technical and user issues; - Leads department marketing initiatives and internal website maintenance to… Show more - Leads library orientation and information literacy training to students, staff and legal professionals, including planning and presenting internal training sessions, coordinating external training sessions, and organizing onboarding materials, while coordinating with several internal departments;- Manages administrator accounts for several databases and tools and troubleshoot technical and user issues; - Leads department marketing initiatives and internal website maintenance to promote the use of library resources and services;- Leads legislative update service by regularly monitoring legislation and using Legislative PULSE to advise lawyers of recent developments, along with other current awareness services;- Supervise library co-op and practicum students on placement, including providing training, feedback, delegating tasks and creating training materials;- Trains new library colleagues and provides support for new team members, including the development of a thorough department manual and best practice guide using Excel and OneNote;- Provides high-quality, complex and timely legal and business research services to lawyers, students and staff using databases including WestlawEdge, DisclosureNet, Bloomberg Law, ProView, Practical Law Canada, HeinOnline, CanLII, and ICLR.3), using excellent customer service skills;- Understands legal subject areas and all available research tools in order to recommend resources and research strategy/methodology to lawyers and students;- Evaluate and recommend new research tools and resources, including digital resources, online research platforms, research apps and other mobile technology; participate in the overall development and management of the library’s digital and print collections.- Participate in the overall development and management of the library’s digital and print collections; Show less

London, Canada Area

- Lead library assistant team meetings, including setting agendas and reporting to library team- Lead library marketing strategies through creation of print materials, engaging displays, and publication in in-house electronic newsletters- Provide front-line interaction with patrons, including answering reference, circulation, readers advisory, and directional questions- Manage document delivery and interlibrary loan (ILL) for hospital site, including DOCLINE management- Instruct… Show more - Lead library assistant team meetings, including setting agendas and reporting to library team- Lead library marketing strategies through creation of print materials, engaging displays, and publication in in-house electronic newsletters- Provide front-line interaction with patrons, including answering reference, circulation, readers advisory, and directional questions- Manage document delivery and interlibrary loan (ILL) for hospital site, including DOCLINE management- Instruct patrons in using databases, eBook collections and other electronic resources - Answer simple search requests and assist in literature searching- Work with the librarian on collection management and development tasks- Instruct patrons on using library resources and technology- Use Microsoft Office Suite including Excel to create meaningful data reports- Manage updates of library website using LibGuides- Coach patrons on using library's catalogue, online databases and linked resources- Act as an ambassador for the library in the hospital community through engagement sessions, general meetings and events- Access Western Libraries resources on behalf of hospital staff members affiliated with Western- Share innovative process, program, service, library space and general improvements with library leadership team Show less

London, Canada Area

- First-line contact for site users and partnering organizations and individuals- Project management and contribution for mid-scale projects with multiple team partners- Problem-solved data problems with partnering agencies to ensure standards were met- Maintained data for over 4,000 records using quality standards and through editing and classifying data- Collected, wrote, edit and organized information for online use- Indexed using AIRS and internal classification… Show more - First-line contact for site users and partnering organizations and individuals- Project management and contribution for mid-scale projects with multiple team partners- Problem-solved data problems with partnering agencies to ensure standards were met- Maintained data for over 4,000 records using quality standards and through editing and classifying data- Collected, wrote, edit and organized information for online use- Indexed using AIRS and internal classification schemes- Ensured quality information standards are maintained and developed processes and procedures as required- Used health literacy knowledge to make online information digestible for various audiences- Attended and kept minutes for various team meetings- Temporarily managed main office phone line Show less

London, Ontario

- Worked closely with confidential documents in an ethical manner, with attention to legislation- Digitized and embedded metadata in photos and documents using Adobe Photoshop and OSS- Arranged and described records using RAD standards in Archeion database and physical storage - Thoroughly researched, edited and fact checked for 2016 publication - Shadowed Archivist in appraisal, accessioning, reference, and outreach duties- Completed archival description team project to… Show more - Worked closely with confidential documents in an ethical manner, with attention to legislation- Digitized and embedded metadata in photos and documents using Adobe Photoshop and OSS- Arranged and described records using RAD standards in Archeion database and physical storage - Thoroughly researched, edited and fact checked for 2016 publication - Shadowed Archivist in appraisal, accessioning, reference, and outreach duties- Completed archival description team project to arrange, describe and publish finding aids for two sous-fonds and one series, exhibiting problem solving and communication skills Show less

- Managed daily store operations in a fast-paced environment using time management skills - Directed team of cashiers and merchandisers to achieve targets, ensuring customer satisfaction- Prepared and filed daily account paperwork and bank deposits with an attention to detail- Resolved customer conflicts in a respectful, friendly and empathetic manner

- Completed project research, development and implementation tasks effectively in a team (example: http://ojen.ca/wp-content/uploads/In-Brief__Careers-in-Justice.pdf)- Presented curriculum-based resources within high school classrooms using public speaking skills in an organized and engaging manner - Event planning tasks including contacting speakers, arranging programs, and activity planning- Acted as liaison between Hamilton OJEN Committee and organization headquarters -… Show more - Completed project research, development and implementation tasks effectively in a team (example: http://ojen.ca/wp-content/uploads/In-Brief__Careers-in-Justice.pdf)- Presented curriculum-based resources within high school classrooms using public speaking skills in an organized and engaging manner - Event planning tasks including contacting speakers, arranging programs, and activity planning- Acted as liaison between Hamilton OJEN Committee and organization headquarters - Transcribed meeting minutes effectively, building written communication skills- Researched and contacted local non-profit organizations to create network on social justice issues and partnerships for upcoming programs - Managed web pages using organization skills to ensure information was available to targeted audiences Show less

Eastgate Square

Managing POS system, counting cash, assisting customers with products, sharing product knowledge, retrieving items in warehouse, facing and stocking, cleaning washrooms and work areas, performing carry-outs

Hamilton, Ontario

- Engaged youth in Summer Reading Club program by being friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing to ensure service delivery and return patrons for the branch- Assisted library staff in developing and implementing creative library programs for youth to further captivate patrons within the library - Organized library collection with initiative and minimal supervision- Personalized library experience for patrons of all ages through book recommendations, catalogue instruction and a… Show more - Engaged youth in Summer Reading Club program by being friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing to ensure service delivery and return patrons for the branch- Assisted library staff in developing and implementing creative library programs for youth to further captivate patrons within the library - Organized library collection with initiative and minimal supervision- Personalized library experience for patrons of all ages through book recommendations, catalogue instruction and a determination to meet customer service expectations Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, History And English, Dean'S Honours List

Gathered information regarding Canadian History, Environmental History, Building a Historiography, Accessing Library and Archive.

Master’S Degree, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: Chair and Communications Officer for Librarians Without Borders, Progressive Librarians Guild - General Member.

Introduction To Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, 98

This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications.