Tara Mcdonell-Gordon, Ba, Mlis Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto

* Perform conflict searches including review analysis and research to ensure lawyers are provided with appropriate information.* Assist lawyers and legal assistants to expedite the process of completing new client and matter requests and ensure accurateness and accordance with firm policies.* Open new clients and matters within definite time frames to provide lawyers and assistants with access.* Update the conflicts database including client, matter and related party data.* Respond to telephone and email inquiries.* Facilitate workshops in a class and one-on-one setting to train Legal Assistants on how to generate a conflicts and new matter opening requests.

* Provided research and reference services to scientists, policy analysts, legal personnel, etc.* Provided instructional presentations on library services, research tutorials/assistance and email management.* Contributed to the creation of the Library's Copyright Guide.* Member of the Environment Canada Library system's virtual reference team (Virtual Centre of Excellence for Information Research). * Prepared and reviewed progress reports, in accordance with Environment Canada policies and procedures, on all projects and responsibilities. * Collection management projects including a library move, weeding of the collection, acquisitions.

London, Ontario

* Managed the Information Services Desk and ensured the provision of excellent research and technical and customer service support. * Provided research services and assistance for students and faculty.* Created detailed Legal Research and Government Information, Google Scholar, and Find Data Research Guides within LibGuides software. * Collaborated on New Titles guide. * Fully responsible for operations of the library, including all opening procedures.

* Managed the Reference/Research Desk* Provided Research help and Reference Services for students and professors.* Assisted Librarians with Collection Development activities.* Collaborated on LibGuides software to produce Research Guides.* Provided technology services and assistance.* Responsible for opening and securely closing the library.

* Collaborated on the creation and implementation of a Client’s Needs Assessment Plan and Client Outreach. * Collaborated on creation of a new Copyright Policy. * Independently created an Environmental Law and Policy Research Guide. * Provided Research help and Reference Services for Environment Canada scientists, Policy Analysts, other Environment Canada employees. * Created Library Services Instructional Presentation for Emergencies Science and Technology Division (ESTD) of Environment Canada. * Additional library tasks: Research Guide creation, Inter-library loans, Collection Development and Management, Digitization Project.

Various Locations Around London

* Provided a safe fun camp experience for children deemed ‘high risk’ in London’s Housing Units.* Taught children 10 basic social skills. * Walked the children from their housing complex to camp location, usually a school.* Supervised children on trips across London.

* Responsibilities included using Millennium/Sierra program to sign resources in and out to patrons.* Assisted students and professors with research, printers, photocopiers, finding books. * Cash, credit and debit transactions on register.

* Hockey’s Greatest Stars: Legends and Young Lions (Third Edition), Chris McDonell Firefly Books, 2011. * Researched select NHL player profile information for popular non-fiction hockey book. * Compiled complete statistical data for all players.* Shooting from the Lip (Second Edition), Chris McDonell, Firefly Books, 2014.* Researched and compiled list of updated quotes from current players.

* Researched organizations and individuals involved in litigation claims. * Worked with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.* Used Snag It software.

Master Of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)

Master of Library and Information Science

Bachelor Of Arts Honors (B.A.), Honors Specialization In History

Activities and Societies: J.M.S. Careless History Society- 2008-2012, Executive Member- 2011-2012. King's Residence Council- 2008-2009.