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New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

• Researching literary and historic manuscripts, and other unique bibliographic items.• Creating collection and item level catalog records in accordance with customary library cataloging standards, (MARC21, RDA, DCRM, LCSH and other vocabularies) using Connexion and Voyager.• Assigning accession numbers, and attending to the rehousing and conservation needs of the materials.• Analyzing bibliographic and metadata problems, recommending policies, developing processes and best practices, and creating documentation.• Researching, planning, and executing special projects.

• Providing in-person and virtual reference services• Teaching information literacy classes and related workshops• Creating and maintaining research tools, such as LibGuides and various instructional videos• Assisting with collection development, outreach, and other special projects

• Creating original bibliographic records for new materials (including books and journal articles), employing accepted standards and controlled vocabularies (MARC21, RDA, LCSH, etc.), and assigning call numbers• Enhancing existing records with detailed metadata, including comprehensive resource descriptions and subject headings, while correcting errors resulting from prior inaccurate copy cataloging• Assisting with collection maintenance (including weeding based on MUSTIE guidelines)• Providing reference and research assistance to patrons and supporting the circulation of collection materials

New York, New York, United States

• Assisted patrons with their research and other information needs by providing reference services and facilitating the use of special collections items• Ensured the regular execution of basic library functions, including circulation, request a PDF, and Interlibrary Loan services• Supported outreach and special projects, including the creation of LibGuides covering everything from Pratt’s Sculpture Garden to the school’s DEI initiatives

New York, New York, United States

• Performed a comprehensive audit of all electronic databases, with a particular emphasize on Open Access resources• Collaborated with a team to evaluate various database subscription options, analyzing their key features, benefits, and costs• Processed e-resource subscription renewals using EBSCO admin• Spearheaded the redesign of the library’s Open Access LibGuide, making the information more comprehensive and the guide more user-friendly

Toronto, Canada Area

• Monitored the Easyke e-learning platform, processing educator payments, responding to customer complaints, and scheduling live tutorial sessions with more than 1100 remote educators• Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of over 300 remote educators• Regularly analyzed user usage data (Mode Analytics, Google Analytics) to improve services

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Created detailed educational resources for post-secondary students, including roughly 70 study guides per school year. These resources covered a diverse array of disciplines, though I focused primarily on the humanities• Developed course curricula and designed accompanying modular lesson plans• Assisted in the design and development of a comprehensive knowledge bank, including subject-specific course notes and extensive practice questions• Compiled quarterly reports tracking expenses and project progress• Reviewed, optimized, and documented project workflows• Regularly used project management and issue-tracking software including Confluence and Jira

Toronto

• Partnered with various publishers (including SAGE Publishing) and institutions to create bespoke print and video resources• Filmed nearly 90 interviews with renowned academics throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe. Subject matter covered a wide array of topics in the sciences and humanities, ranging from physics to philosophy, cognitive science to international relations, and beyond. Guests included such notable individuals as Roger Penrose, Philip Zimbardo, Angie Hobbs, and many others• Created approximately 90 feature-length, interview-style format videos; roughly 40 compilation videos; in excess of 300 shorter clips; and numerous promotional videos• Oversaw and participated directly in the production of roughly 90 eBooks. This spanned every stage of production, from transcription (of the interviews mentioned above), to copyediting, proofreading, and formatting using InDesign.• Coordinated a team of transcribers, designers, and video editors to meet an ambitious production schedule• Organized travel, accommodation, and other logistics related to production• Ideas Roadshow was the recipient of “The Educational Learning Resources Award” at the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in sales and promotion, building a client base of universities (including LSE, Harvard, Princeton, and others), and airlines (including British Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and others)• Regularly attended international conferences and trade shows (including the ALA AnnualConference & Exhibition), as a representing of IR

Masters Of Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Arts, Specialization In English Language And Literature

Electives in Psychology, Philosophy, and Art History • Dean’s list (cumulative average greater than 80%).

International Baccalaureate Diploma, Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Prefect, Community Service Representative, Key Club, Junior Varsity Rugby Captain