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Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, CA

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Developed a comprehensive strategy for the eCampusOntario Open Library mediated deposit pilot project with the collections development team and acted as the metadata lead to facilitate ongoing library development and.
• Served as the primary contact point for the mediated deposit of curricular resources into the Open Library's DSpace repository, while actively sourcing and depositing new open education resources (OER).
• Developed an enhanced metadata application profile (MAP) for the Open Library based on domain-specific standards (ex. OAI-PMH) and user needs (ex. enhanced discoverability & interoperability through element.
• Engaged with the greater Ontario open education community and supported their open initiatives.
• Shared ongoing project updates and Open Library additions through community webinars, newsletters, and social channels.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Initiated and designed a comprehensive assessment strategy and documentation framework for the University of Toronto's Carpentries project, funded by the 2019-2020 Chief Librarian Innovation Grant. This included.
• Determined key areas of need throughout the pilot project's development to create responsive strategic plans and initiatives to inform the building of an open technologies-driven community of practice and its.
• Analyzed existed quantitative data measures and engaged in extended qualitative research to determine the project's outputs & outcomes assessment measures.
• Facilitated the sharing of key stakeholder perspectives across a complex, decentralized organization to inform and guide ongoing institutional decision-making.
• Created planning and procedural documents to support the sustainable development of the project.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted patrons with research and service inquires, as well as developed and designed research-based services to proactively support patrons’ library needs. Assisted in the creation of documents and procedures for.
• Provided internal research support and services for Library teams.
• Supported development of project proposal for data project.
• Provided resources and expertise for the creation and updating of documentation formats and procedures to increase efficiency and better provide metrics for performance.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Produced daily media monitoring publications and news coverage reports of key topics for MPPs and their staff on a strict deadline. Provided ongoing specialized subject research content for library clients using.
• Provided key support and guidance during the switch to digital content sourcing and publication on an accelerated timeline, as well as provided technical troubleshooting for any related issues.
• Regularly volunteered to assist with special projects across the department.
• Created new and updated existing documentation formats and procedures to increase efficiency and better provide metrics for performance.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked in conjunction with multiple teams to convey and support the mission of the Sustainability Office by engaging in independent media projects and providing support to others’ projects. Consistently ensured projects fulfilled the needs of multiple stakeholders. Responsible for the creation and curation of outward-facing content exemplifying the mission.

Oshawa, ON

Managed a staff of 25-35 student journalists in the writing, editing, and production of a bi-weekly print and web publication, after being promoted from amongst peers. Reduced publication errors by focussing on editing and proofing practices. Implemented additional preliminary checks to lessen demand on the editor-in-chief and increase process efficiency..

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

Activities and Societies: Information Systems (Data Modelling Design, Evaluation, Request for Proposals, Metadata Application Profile &.

Ontario College Diploma, Print Journalism

Activities and Societies: Production of the Durham College Chronicle newspaper

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Religion, Buddhist Mental Health