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Oversees the staff and operations of the archives and rare book collections. Maintains the facilities and resources to ensure the preservation of all collection materials.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed preservation and access to the library's special collections, including rare books, audiovisual materials, photographs, artwork, institutional records, personal papers, and digital materials.• Worked with current and potential donors to facilitate collection donations and processing.• Collaborated with donors to enhance collection metadata and descriptions.• Managed the storage and preservation of audiovisual materials in the archives.• Supervised the Archive Assistants, interns, and volunteers.• Developed the McGovern Historical Center Volunteer Program.• Prepared exhibits and provided information and materials from the collection for special events. • Processed and arranged collections according to DACS, creating online finding aids.• Maintained the McGovern Historical Center’s website.• Contributed regularly to The Black Bag Blog to publicize the Library’s historical collections.

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed website information architecture redesign and content updates• Developed website policies and procedures.• Worked to integrate all web-based services, including Spingshare platforms and ILLiad.• Installed, updated, and maintained content managements systems: MODx, WordPress, Omeka.• Implemented a Google Analytics strategy to monitor website success and goal conversion.• Created an image gallery to showcase digital collection.• Collaborated with archivists to establish metadata standards for digital collection.• Redesigned website for John P. McGovern Historical Collection and Research Center.• Performed usability and user experience research.• Trained staff in using content management systems.• Worked with IT Department to install SSL certificates on web servers.• Performed general Linux server administration.• Wrote PHP web applications for internal use.• Designed web graphics and logos as needed.

Houston, Texas Area

• Developed instructional online tutorials, handouts, and classes to help patrons use library tools and resources.• Restructured web content for easier access to reference information for patrons.• Created standard library orientation and classes to be used throughout the Reference & Outreach Department.• Performed outreach and orientation at health expos, conventions, and institutions throughout the Texas Medical Center.• Created webpages and content for the library website using MODx content management system.• Developed templates for library colleagues to submit standardized content for the website.• Provided reference assistance to patrons.

Houston, Texas Area

• Established the SWAMP Video Archive Project to preserve and provide access to the organization's extensive collection of media art and related records.• Composed a project summary to communicate the project's goals and objectives.• Drafted a metadata schema based on PBCore for inventorying the collection.• Consulted with storage solution expert to maximize storage space for collection.

Austin, Texas Area

• Coordinated the preliminary phase of the digitization project for The Queen (1968).• Organized materials with a color-coded system for efficient workflow.• Wrote a project manual.• Trained volunteers in best practices for handling, repairing, and splicing film.• Processed 35mm and 16mm film collections.

Austin, Texas Area

• Digitized maps, architectural drawings, and other large format materials using the i2S Digibook.• Trained and advised staff on digitization equipment and best practices.• Wrote procedural and training manuals for the department.• Standardized workflow and integrated a work log to quantify department productivity.• Supervised student workers.• Performed quality control of images and batch processed output files.

Austin, Texas Area

• Digitized rare books and published digital books for the Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) using the i2S DigiBook scanner and Book Restorer software.• Documented procedures and best practices on the ECCO project Wiki.• Trained new staff on equipment and project workflow.

Austin, Texas Area

• Produced video tutorials for creating archive-quality digital images and derivative files.• Developed and taught short courses on Adobe inDesign and Illustrator.• Instructed students in class, answering technical and procedural questions.• Provided technical support and reference assistance for students, faculty, and staff.• Organized archival materials for in-class digitization projects.

Austin, Texas Area

• Traveled around the state with the Texas Film Round-up program, performing community outreach, film preservation education, and film digitization demonstrations.• Digitized 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film collections using telecine equipment.• Cataloged film collections for the online library.

Houston, Texas Area

• Digitally restored 16mm digital clips for the final cut of the feature-length documentary, Inside the Octagon 2 (2008), using Adobe After Effects.• Designed graphics for video productions and promotional printed materials.• Co-produced ADDY award-winning video podcast series, Twilight Evolution.• Coordinated video productions.• Captured video footage and edited productions using Final Cut Pro.

Houston, Texas Area

• Supervised the digitization of over 100 images for the museum exhibit, Developing Houston: Photographic Treasures from the Cecil Thomson Collection.• Processed and arranged manuscript collections, creating finding aids.• Photographed library and museum items for documentation and publication.• Built preservation housings and display structures for books, manuscripts, and artifacts.• Coordinated legal notifications for loan conversion project.• Provided reference assistance to researchers.

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Processed photograph collections• Inventoried photographic items• Wrote finding aids for researcher discovery• Rehoused photograph prints and negatives

Msis, Information Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Telecommunications And History