Experience

I spent 2012 working fulltime on my dissertation while living abroad. I am now living in New York, NY.

My teaching experience is listed on a separate page.

Professional Experience

Government Documents Dept. Head, 2010 – 2011
Government Documents Department, Willis Library
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Primary duties:

• Supervised 1 professional librarian, 5 full-time staff, & 7-10 student assistants
• Helped plan library’s strategic vision, developed department goals to support plan
• Created division policies with other members of the Public Services Management Team
• Managed $135,000 budget for government documents, legal, and political science materials
• Managed and coordinated specialized reference and checkout desk
• Federal and state depository library coordinator
• Subject librarian for Political Science
• Provided reference & instruction as requested
• Organized outreach events

Notable Accomplishments:

• Oversaw a department renovation that resulted in a larger staff area, more work space for sorting and digitization projects, and moving the reference desk to a higher-traffic area
• Oversaw the acquisition, bibliographic management, and digitization of +700,000 documents

Librarian for Digital Collections, 2006 – 2010
Government Documents Department, Willis Library
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Primary duties:

• Digitized print documents, archived born-digital materials, reported usage statistics
• Managed digital archive partnership with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and Government Printing Office (GPO)
• Supervised and trained graduate students in creating metadata records, scanning documents, archiving born-digital documents, and creating document abstracts; reviewed work for accuracy
• Increased UNT’s Congressional Research Service Reports Archive to over 10,000 reports
• Trained library staff in use of wikis, blogs, presentation software
• Provided reference assistance, bibliographic instruction, and reference by appointment as liaison
• Planned and moderated conference programs for the 2009 Texas Library Association Conference
• Coordinated and hosted presentations by experts from LexisNexis, ProQuest, Economic Census, National Archives and Records and Administration, etc., attended by librarians around the state

Related Graduate-Level Work Experience

Graduate Library Reference Assistant, 2005 – 2006
Research & Instruction Services, Willis Library
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Answered questions at the general reference desk and online
• Presented bibliographic instruction sessions for various courses
• Created, edited, and maintained library webpages

Graduate Library Research Assistant, 2005 – 2005
Digital Projects Unit, Willis Library
University of North Texas Libraries, Denton, Texas

• Transcribed scans of historic documents in Spanish

Graduate Research Assistant, 2004 – 2006
Center for Distributed Learning (now CLEAR)
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Created and updated catalog entries describing distance learning courses
• Created FAQ webpage for distance-learning students
• Helped redesign department website to focus on services for faculty and distance learners
• Researched higher education teaching and learning centers at peer universities
• Surveyed and synthesized relevant research into concise literature reviews

Graduate Assistant, Database and Design, 2003
Department of Learning Technology
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Created comprehensive online guide to the program for distance learners
• Analyzed department’s print and online sources for relevant information

Freelance Muralist, 2002 – 2006
Snazzy Decor (self-owned business)
McKinney, Texas

Teaching Assistant, 2000 – 2001
Department of Art History, College of Visual Arts & Design
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Graded essay tests and calculated semester grades for 20 – 100 students per class
• Lectured for class of 300 students
• Prepared slides and other materials for tests
• Tutored students individually and led group review sessions

Graduate Tutor, Technical Writing Computer Lab, 1999 – 2000
English Department
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Trained students in MS Powerpoint, Word, and WordPerfect
• Helped students create professional-quality slideshows, brochures, and publications
• Troubleshot technical issues with computer software